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PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSIONTO THE TAFT SCHOOLInterview and Campus TourCandidates and their families are encouragedto visit Taft, and appointments should bearranged well in advance. Admissions Officeinterviews may be scheduled Mondaythrough Saturday. Appointments onWednesday and Saturday are available onlyin the morning. If finances or distance makesuch a visit impossible, let us know, and wewill try to arrange a Skype interview or aninterview with an Alumni Representative inyour area.ApplicationThese forms should be completed and returnedto the Admissions Office by January 15.A self-addressed envelope is enclosed.Application FeeAll application forms including schooland teacher recommendations should becompleted and returned to the AdmissionsOffice by January 15. A non-refundable feeof $50.00 must accompany each application.A fee of $100.00 for those students livingoutside of the United States should be paidin U.S. Dollars drawn on a U.S. Bank or atraveler’s check.Financial AidIf you indicate on your application that youare a candidate for financial assistance, youshould apply online after November 1 atwww.sss.nais.org. We will not consider afinancial aid request until we receive all yourinformation from this website. Financial Aidinformation is due on February 1, 2012.School ReportThis form should be given to the Principal orGuidance Counselor at the candidate’s presentschool, but not before November 15. Thisform should be returned by January 15.The transcript should include the gradesfor the first quarter or the first semester ofthe current year. We request that you orthe school send the grades of later majormarking periods as they become availablemid-year or second trimester.Teacher RecommendationsRecommendations from the candidate’scurrent English and mathematics teachersare required. These forms should bereturned by January 15.Writing SampleWe want to hear directly from the candidatein the form of two handwritten essays.A form is enclosed.Secondary SchoolAdmission TestTaft requires that all candidates for 9th, 10th,& 11th grade sit for the SSAT, and 12thgrade candidates should take the PSAT orSAT. The SSAT is given in most areas onOctober 15, 2011, November 12, 2011,December 10, 2011 and January 7, 2012.We prefer that you use one of these dates.If necessary, the SSAT can be taken onFebruary 4, 2012, but this may delay theadmissions decision. In order to ensure thatwe receive the results of the test, please besure you know the Taft code (7600) and listit on the day of the test.Application Deadline—January 15Candidates who fail to complete theirapplications by this date cannot beguaranteed full consideration in our firstwave of decisions.Notification DateLetters of decision will be mailed onMarch 10 to candidates who havecompleted the application process.Parents’ Reply DateCandidates whose applications have beenapproved must notify the AdmissionsOffice of their decision no later thanApril 10, 2012.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONPlease return to:Director of AdmissionsThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7808 (Fax)Biographical InformationName________________________________________________________________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLE PREFERRED FIRST NAMEPermanent/Home Address__________________________________________________________________________________________NUMBER STREET APT. NUMBER____________________________________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE/PROVINCE COUNTRY ZIP/POSTAL CODEHome Telephone_______________________________________Student E-mail________________________________________PLEASE PRINT CLEARLYStudent Cell Phone (if any)_____________________________________Parent E-mail_______________________________________________PLEASE PRINT CLEARLYDate of Birth______/______/______ Birthplace___________________________________ Native Language_______________________MONTH/DAY/YEARCITY/STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRYGender h Male h Female Date of Proposed Entrance: September, 20____________________________________Current Grade____________ Applying for Grade____________ Residential Status h Day Student h Boarding StudentCitizenship h U.S. citizen h Dual U.S. citizen; please specify other country of citizenship______________________________________h U.S. permanent resident visa; citizen of________________________Alien registration number_______________________h Other citizenship ________________________________________________________________________________COUNTRY(IES)VISA TYPE (IF APPLICABLE)Will the student require a Form I-20 for an F-1 Visa to enter the United States? h Yes h NoIf you have dual citizenship, which citizenship should be listed on the Form I-20?________________________________________Optional Background InformationPlease check all that apply:h African American, Blackh African (country of family’s origin___________________________________)h Asian American (country of family’s origin___________________________________)h Asian, including Indian Subcontinent (country of family’s origin___________________________________)h Hispanic, Latino/a (country of family’s origin___________________________________)h Mexican American, Chicano/ah Middle Easternh Native American, Alaska Native (date enrolled__________________________, tribal affiliation___________________________________)h Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanderh Puerto Ricanh White or Caucasian (country of family’s origin___________________________________)h Other (please specify)___________________________________h Prefer not to respondAP1

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONCandidate Name______________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEDate of Birth______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEAREducational BackgroundName of present school_____________________________________________________________________________________________Number of years attended_________________________________Present school ends after grade___________________________________Type of School (check all that apply): h Public h Private h Parochial h Charter h Home School h Boarding h DaySchool Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE COUNTRY ZIP/POSTAL CODEList the names and addresses of any other school you have attended since sixth grade:Year(s) Attended School Name School City/State/Province/Country__________________ _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________________________________________Have you previously applied to a boarding school? h No h Yes h If yes, for what year?_____________________________________________Standardized Testing InformationApplicants for grades 9 or 10 submit either the SSAT or ISEE.Applicants for grade 11 submit one of the following: SSAT, ISEE, SAT Reasoning Test, or PSAT.Applicants for grade 12 or a postgraduate (PG) year submit one of the following: PSAT, SAT Reasoning Test, or ACT.Test(s) Taken: h SSAT Date of Test______/______/______ If submitting an SSAT, the SSAT writing sample must be included.MONTH/DAY/YEARh ISEE Date of Test______/______/______ h PSAT Date of Test______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEARMONTH/DAY/YEARh SAT Date of Test______/______/______ h ACT Date of Test______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEARMONTH/DAY/YEARIf English is not your first language, we suggest you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).Date of TOEFL______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEARThe TOEFL, SSAT, or ISEE must be completed during the academic yearin which an application is submitted.AP2

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONCandidate Name______________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEDate of Birth______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEARInterests & AchievementsPlease share with us any academic or personal achievements of which you are especially proud. Please also describe any academic honors received.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Extracurricular Activities/Special InterestsIn the grid below, please note your interests and activities in order of importance to you in areas such as music, drama, art, community service, debate, writing,athletics, employment, or hobbies. We understand that some candidates have more opportunities for organized activities than others, but we are interested inhow you spend your time outside of the classroom. Please indicate in the right-hand column those activities that you hope to continue.ActivityYears ofexperienceHoursper weekLevel of involvement (such asfirst chair, junior varsity, travel team)Positions held;awards, honors, leadershipWill youcontinue thisactivity?AP3

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONCandidate Name______________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEDate of Birth______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEARFamily InformationParents’ Marital Status (relative to each other) h Married h Single h Separated h Divorced h WidowedIf divorced, please indicate which parent(s) have legal custody of the applicant: h Parent 1 h Parent 2 h JointIf parents are living apart, with whom does the applicant live? h Parent 1 h Parent 2 h Other_________________________________________PLEASE SPECIFYParent 1h Father h Mother h Partner h Guardianh Dr. h Mr. h Mrs. h Ms.Parent 2h Father h Mother h Partner h Guardianh Dr. h Mr. h Mrs. h Ms.h Livingh Deceasedh Livingh DeceasedName________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEPermanent/Home Address (if different from candidate’s)____________________________________________________Home Phone (if different from candidate’s)____________________________________________________Occupation/Title________________________________________Company/Institution______________________________________Business Address_________________________________________Daytime Phone__________________________________________Cell Phone_____________________________________________E-mail________________________________________________Fax (if any)_____________________________________________Parent’s Birthplace________________________________________College(s) attended, if any, and degree(s) earned________________________________________________________________________________________________________Secondary school attended____________________________________________________Name________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEPermanent/Home Address (if different from candidate’s)____________________________________________________Home Phone (if different from candidate’s)____________________________________________________Occupation/Title________________________________________Company/Institution______________________________________Business Address_________________________________________Daytime Phone__________________________________________Cell Phone_____________________________________________E-mail________________________________________________Fax (if any)_____________________________________________Parent’s Birthplace________________________________________College(s) attended, if any, and degree(s) earned________________________________________________________________________________________________________Secondary school attendedAP____________________________________________________4

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONCandidate Name______________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEDate of Birth______/______/______MONTH/DAY/YEARStepparent 1Name________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEOccupation/Title________________________________________Company/Institution______________________________________Business Address_________________________________________Daytime Phone__________________________________________Cell Phone_____________________________________________E-mail________________________________________________Fax (if any)_____________________________________________Stepparent’s Birthplace_____________________________________College(s) attended, if any, and degree(s) earned________________________________________________________________________________________________________Secondary school attended____________________________________________________Stepparent 2Name________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLEOccupation/Title________________________________________Company/Institution______________________________________Business Address_________________________________________Daytime Phone__________________________________________Cell Phone_____________________________________________E-mail________________________________________________Fax (if any)_____________________________________________Stepparent’s Birthplace_____________________________________College(s) attended, if any, and degree(s) earned________________________________________________________________________________________________________Secondary school attended____________________________________________________Siblings: Please list all siblings, if any. Attach separate page if necessary.Sibling 1_______________________________________ Age_____ h M h F School or College Attending______________________LAST FIRST MIDDLESibling 2_______________________________________ Age_____ h M h F School or College Attending______________________Sibling 3_______________________________________ Age_____ h M h F School or College Attending______________________Sibling 4_______________________________________ Age_____ h M h F School or College Attending______________________Please list family members who have attended a boarding school, if any:Name Relationship to Candidate School Class Year____________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ ___________AP5

The Common Recommendation FormTo The Teacher: In an effort to simplify the application process, and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort The Association of Boarding Schoolshas developed common recommendation forms. This form may be completed only once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that accept the commonrecommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped, addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Useof the common recommendation forms will in no way compromise the student’s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, butif you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Mail a copy ofthis form to Taft postmarked by January 15, 2012, or return the sealed envelope to the student to be included with her/his application.Admissions OfficeThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7700860-945-7808 (Fax)SCHOOL REPORT The Common Recommendation FormTo the Student: Please print your name, address and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to your head of school,principal, or guidance counselor.Student’s Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT GRADEStudent’s Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRYCurrent School ________________________________________ Previous School Attended________________________________________To the School Official: The student named above is a candidate for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academicand personal qualifications of each student. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses.Please complete this form and return it in the envelope provided.How well do you know the student academically?______________________________As a person?___________________________________Please attach:h Final or mid-semester grades for fall term (must be included)h Grades since 6th grade, if availableh Standardized test scoresh Recent teacher reports, if anyh A school profile, if availableSchool serves grades__________ to __________In what month does your school year begin?__________Number of students in entire school:__________end?__________Please explain your school’s grading system. What is the passing mark?__________What percent of your students receive which grades?__________Does your school rank? h Yes h No Is your rank: h Approximate h ExactHow many students are in the entire grade?__________Does your school use a block scheduling system? h Yes h NoThis candidate ranks__________ out of__________.Are students placed in sections according to ability? h Yes h NoHonors mark?____________________other students share this rank.If yes, please tell us in which level the applicant is placed for each subject.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If the student’s attendance record is not listed on the transcript, please indicate the number of days he or she has been absent or tardy each year while at your school.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If the student is not, or has not been, in good academic standing, please explain.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Has the student ever been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation, or received other serious disciplinary sanction? h Yes h NoHas he or she withdrawn from school voluntarily for an extended period of time for reasons other than health? h Yes h NoIf the answer to either or both of these questions is yes, please provide a full explanation on a separate piece of paper.RE1

The Taft SchoolThe Taft School is a four-year, coeducational college preparatory school located on 224-acres in Watertown, Connecticut.The 580 students come from all regions of the United States and from 30 countries. 37% of students receivefinancial aid from a budget of $6,760,000. Students are chosen on the basis of academic merit, contribution to community,involvement in extracurricular activities, and ability to prosper in a diverse boarding community. AdvancedPlacement courses are offered in every discipline. Admission is very selective, as the academic program is rigorousand should be undertaken by students who are intellectually curious and highly motivated.The Taft School actively seeks andadmits students of any race to all itsrights, privileges, programs and activitiesand does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,or national origin in the administration ofits policies and programs.SCHOOL REPORTPlease place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taughtor advised. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so.One of the TopFew I Have EverEncounteredExcellent(top 10% this year)Good(above average)AverageBelow AverageNo Basis forJudgementAcademic PotentialAcademic AchievementIntellectual CuriosityEffort/DeterminationAbility to Work IndependentlyOrganizationCreativityWillingness to Take Intellectual RisksConcern for OthersHonesty/IntegritySelf-esteemMaturity (relative to age)ResponsibilityRespect Accorded by FacultyRespect Accorded by PeersEmotional StabilityOverall Evaluation as a PersonOverall Evaluation as a StudentIf the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please comment on this student’s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the candidate’s application.All information you provide will be held in confidence and disclosed only to the Admission Committee and others deemed necessary by the director of admission.__________________________________________________SIGNATURE DATE SCHOOL ADDRESS__________________________________________________PRINTED NAME__________________________________________________TITLE________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________TELEPHONERE2

The Common Recommendation FormTo The Teacher: In an effort to simplify the application process, and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort The Association of Boarding Schoolshas developed common recommendation forms. This form may be completed only once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that accept the commonrecommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped, addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Useof the common recommendation forms will in no way compromise the student’s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, butif you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Mail a copy ofthis form to Taft postmarked by January 15, 2012, or return the sealed envelope to the student to be included with her/his application.Admissions OfficeThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7700860-945-7808 (Fax)CURRENT ENGLISH TEACHER The Common Recommendation FormTo the Student:Please print your name, address and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to your current English teacher.Student’s Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT GRADEStudent’s Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRYCurrent School ________________________________________ Previous School Attended________________________________________To the English Teacher: The student named above is a candidate for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academicand personal qualifications of each student. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses.Please complete this form and return it in the envelope provided.How well do you know the student academically?___________________________________ As a person?________________________________In what years did you teach the student? _________________________________________ How large is the class? _________________________What course(s)?_________________________________________________________ Is the student on block schedule?__________________Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course? h yes h noBriefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How accurately does the student read and understand what he or she has read?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How well does the student write in comparison with other students you have taught? Please be specific about areas of strength and weakness.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How well does the student accept advice or criticism?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EN1

The Taft SchoolThe Taft School is a four-year, coeducational college preparatory school located on 224-acres in Watertown, Connecticut.The 580 students come from all regions of the United States and from 30 countries. 37% of students receivefinancial aid from a budget of $6,760,000. Students are chosen on the basis of academic merit, contribution to community,involvement in extracurricular activities, and ability to prosper in a diverse boarding community. AdvancedPlacement courses are offered in every discipline. Admission is very selective, as the academic program is rigorousand should be undertaken by students who are intellectually curious and highly motivated.The Taft School actively seeks andadmits students of any race to all itsrights, privileges, programs and activitiesand does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,or national origin in the administration ofits policies and programs.CURRENT ENGLISH TEACHERPlease place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taughtor advised. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so.One of the TopFew I Have EverEncounteredExcellent(top 10% this year)Good(above average)AverageBelow AverageNo Basis forJudgementAcademic PotentialAcademic AchievementIntellectual CuriosityEffort/DeterminationAbility to Work IndependentlyOrganizationCreativityWillingness to Take Intellectual RisksConcern for OthersHonesty/IntegritySelf-esteemMaturity (relative to age)ResponsibilityRespect Accorded by FacultyRespect Accorded by PeersEmotional StabilityOverall Evaluation as a PersonOverall Evaluation as a StudentIf the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please comment on this student’s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the candidate’s application.All information you provide will be held in confidence and disclosed only to the Admission Committee and others deemed necessary by the director of admission.__________________________________________________SIGNATURE DATE SCHOOL ADDRESS__________________________________________________PRINTED NAME__________________________________________________TITLE________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________TELEPHONEEN2

The Common Recommendation FormTo The Teacher: In an effort to simplify the application process, and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort The Association of Boarding Schoolshas developed common recommendation forms. This form may be completed only once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that accept the commonrecommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped, addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Useof the common recommendation forms will in no way compromise the student’s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, butif you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Mail a copy ofthis form to Taft postmarked by January 15, 2012, or return the sealed envelope to the student to be included with her/his application.Admissions OfficeThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7700860-945-7808 (Fax)CURRENT MATHEMATICS TEACHER The Common Recommendation FormTo the Student:Please print your name, address and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to your current mathematics teacher.Student’s Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT GRADEStudent’s Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRYCurrent School ________________________________________ Previous School Attended________________________________________To the Mathematics Teacher: The student named above is a candidate for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academicand personal qualifications of each student. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses.Please complete this form and return it in the envelope provided.How well do you know the student academically?___________________________________ As a person?________________________________In what years did you teach the student? _________________________________________ How large is the class? _________________________What course(s)?_________________________________________________________ Is the student on block schedule?__________________Next year, what math course would be the most appropriate placement for the student?__________________________________________________Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course? h Yes h NoStudent’s Mathematical Background: The courses listed below suggest a sequence typical of the mathematics curriculum in many American secondaryschools. Please check those courses or list others which the student will have completed by the end of the current school year.h Basic First Year Algebra (Does Not Include Extensive Study of Rational Expressions, Irrational Numbers, and Quadratic Equations)h First Year Algebra (A Thorough Course Which Included Quadratics)h Geometryh Second Year Algebra (Not Including Trigonometry)h Second Year Algebra (Includes Numerical Trigonometry through the Laws of Sine and Cosine)h Pre-Calculus (Including Analytical Trigonometry)h Calculus (An Introduction)h Calculus (Advanced Placement AB)h Calculus (Advanced Placement BC)Please evaluate the candidate in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught. Please check the appropriate box for each item below.One of the TopFew I Have EverEncounteredExcellent(top 10% thisyear)Good(above average)AverageBelowAverageNo Basis forJudgementKnowledge of Basic SkillsAccuracy in the Use of Basic SkillsProblem Solving AbilityReasoning AbilityUnderstanding of and Appreciation for theUnderlying Ideas and ConceptsEffortOverall PerformanceWillingness to Accept the Challenge of theMore Difficult Problems and ExercisesCommand of Mathematics When Comparedto Other Students Whom You Have TaughtMA1

The Taft SchoolThe Taft School is a four-year, coeducational college preparatory school located on 224-acres in Watertown, Connecticut.The 580 students come from all regions of the United States and from 30 countries. 37% of students receivefinancial aid from a budget of $6,760,000. Students are chosen on the basis of academic merit, contribution to community,involvement in extracurricular activities, and ability to prosper in a diverse boarding community. AdvancedPlacement courses are offered in every discipline. Admission is very selective, as the academic program is rigorousand should be undertaken by students who are intellectually curious and highly motivated.The Taft School actively seeks andadmits students of any race to all itsrights, privileges, programs and activitiesand does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,or national origin in the administration ofits policies and programs.CURRENT MATHEMATICS TEACHERPlease place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taughtor advised. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so.One of the TopFew I Have EverEncounteredExcellent(top 10% this year)Good(above average)AverageBelow AverageNo Basis forJudgementAcademic PotentialAcademic AchievementIntellectual CuriosityEffort/DeterminationAbility to Work IndependentlyOrganizationCreativityWillingness to Take Intellectual RisksConcern for OthersHonesty/IntegritySelf-esteemMaturity (relative to age)ResponsibilityRespect Accorded by FacultyRespect Accorded by PeersEmotional StabilityOverall Evaluation as a PersonOverall Evaluation as a StudentIf the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please comment on this student’s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the candidate’s application.All information you provide will be held in confidence and disclosed only to the Admission Committee and others deemed necessary by the director of admission.__________________________________________________SIGNATURE DATE SCHOOL ADDRESS__________________________________________________PRINTED NAME__________________________________________________TITLE________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________TELEPHONEMA2

WRITING SAMPLEPlease return to:Director of AdmissionsThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7808 (Fax)Name of Candidate_______________________________________________________________________________________________LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT GRADEIn reading your application, we hope to gain as complete a picture of you as possible, but our knowledge is necessarily limited to the information provided us.Please respond to two of the following four topics. Indicate which you have answered, and please answer honestly and in your own handwriting. You may use theback and front of this form, and, if needed, attach an additional sheet of paper.A. Describe an obstacle that you have faced in your life and how you believe your experience in either rising to meet, or failing to overcome the challenge,has shaped who you are today.B. What do you do best? What does it mean to you?C. Describe your family and the role you play in it.D. Why do you want to come to Taft?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Photograph(optional)Please attach a recentphotograph with your namewritten on the back.WR1

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CANDIDATE’SCHECKLISThApplication and fee sent to TaftDate___________________hEnglish Teacher’s RecommendationDate___________________hInterview and campus tourDate___________________h SSAT taken October 15, November 12,December 10, or January 7 and results sentto Taft (code # 7600)Date___________________hSchool Report given to GuidanceCounselor or Principal after November 15Date___________________hhhMathematics Teacher’s RecommendationDate___________________Writing Sample sent to TaftDate___________________Financial Aid Candidates: PFS filled out atwww.sss.nais.org by February 1Date___________________TAFTSCHOOL.ORGImportant Phone NumbersAdmissions and Financial Aid Office860-945-7700Admissions and Financial Aid Fax860-945-7808E-mail: Admissions@TaftSchool.orgSSAT Registration609-683-4440www.ssat.orgSchool and Student Service for Financial Aid800-344-8328www.sss.nais.orgWebsite: www.TaftSchool.orgThe Taft School110 Woodbury RoadWatertown, CT 06795-2100860-945-7700Admissions@TaftSchool.orgTaftSchool.orgThe Taft School actively seeks and admits students of any race to all its rights, privileges, programsand activities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,or national origin in the administration of its policies and programs.