Meet High Tech High

You’ve probably heard of High Tech High (HTH), a charter school in San Diego, and you probably know that admission is by lottery. You may know that HTH began as a single high school and is now made up of a group of schools that teach students in grades from kindergarten through twelfth grade. And you might even know that HTH currently has three campuses around San Diego County: Point Loma, Chula Vista and...

January 2010 Admission Events

The private school admission season is in full swing around San Diego, and many schools have scheduled events for prospective families during January 2010. These events give families the opportunity to learn more about a school’s program, meet administrators, teachers and current parents, and get a feel for the campus and facilities. Now is the time to RSVP for events coming up in January 2010. Be aware that...

The Waiting (List) Game

You’ve applied to your private school – or schools – of choice and are anxiously awaiting letters from the admissions offices. Receiving a yes or no letter gives you a definitive answer. But what if your child is placed on a waitlist? What does that mean? We answer some common questions about how waitlists are used in the admissions process at private and independent schools. How do schools decide...