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We are excited that you are considering The Albany Academies for your child’s education, and look forward to working with you throughout the admissions process. To request an admission packet which includes an application, please contact the Admissions Office by calling (518) 429-2300 or email the Admissions Office.
The mission of the Admissions Office is to create classes of talented, eager and responsible citizens whose skills and interests will enhance and strengthen the school community. We value students who will contribute in a variety of areas, including athletics, the arts, leadership and service.
APPLICATION DATES
We encourage parents to begin the application process in the fall prior to enrolling. Applications, including all required testing and the student visit/interview, must be completed by February 15. After that date, any remaining openings will be filled by rolling admission on a space available basis.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. School Tour
We ask all prospective students and their parents to come to the school for a campus tour, which will allow a family to see our students in action, observe our engaged faculty, view our amazing facilities, and meet with our Admissions team to learn more about The Albany Academies.
It also provides the Admissions team the opportunity to get to know the applicant and his/her family, and answer any questions the family may have about our programs or the application process. Tours are given throughout the year, but we encourage you to visit the campuses while classes are in session.
To arrange a tour, please contact the Admissions Office at (518) 429-2300 or click here.
2. Application Forms
LOWER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 1
GRADES 2 THROUGH 4
MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (applying to Grades 9-12)
GRADES 9 THROUGH 12
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT
Applicants for Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old by August 31. Applicants for Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 31.
3. Student Visit
Once a student has filled out an application, the Admissions Office will call to arrange a student visit. The student visit allows the applicant an opportunity to experience a day at The Albany Academies first hand – meeting our faculty and getting to know our students. All student assessments and interviews will take place during the student visit. Student visit days are scheduled on Wednesdays throughout the academic year. For convenience, student visit days are also scheduled during local public school vacations.
Preschool – Grade 1: Student visits are held during the morning from 8-10:30 a.m. Families will be greeted by a member of the Admissions team and the prospective student will be walked down to the classroom where they will spend the morning in the classroom, interacting with students and meeting the teacher. Casual or school attire is appropriate.
Grades 2 – 4: Prospective Students should plan to spend the whole day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Families will be greeted by a member of the Admissions team and the prospective student will be walked down to the classroom where they will spend the day attending classes, eating lunch in the cafeteria, interacting with students and meeting the teachers. School attire is appropriate.
Grades 5 – 12: Prospective Students should plan to spend the whole day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Families will be greeted by a member of the Admissions team, and a student ambassador will act as a host for the day. During their visit, prospective students will shadow the student ambassador, attend classes, enjoy lunch in the cafeteria and meet Academies students and faculty. The Admissions Office will schedule a time during the visit to meet with the prospective student for a student interview. School attire is appropriate.
4. Required Testing and Evaluations
- Preschool – Grade 1: Evaluations will be done during the child’s morning visit to the school.
- Grades 2 – 4: Students will be tested during their student visit to the school.
- Grades 5 – 12: An entrance exam is required for all students entering Grades 5 – 12. The entrance exam will be administered on campus by the Admissions team. If the SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test), ISSEE (Independent School Entrance Exam), PSAT, SAT, or ACT has already been taken, please have the scores sent to the Admissions Office.
ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT
Application files are reviewed by the Admissions Committee once they have been completed. Upon acceptance, students will be sent an acceptance packet and an Enrollment Contract; the Enrollment Contract and a deposit of $1,000 are due within three weeks of receipt of the Enrollment Contract. This deposit will reserve your child’s space at The Albany Academies and will be applied toward tuition.
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