Admission Guidelines

Mounds Park Academy is a college preparatory school that maintains a standard of academic excellence. The school will admit those students who show ability to master the curriculum, who evidence enthusiasm for learning, who can contribute to the student body with unique talents, and who support the mission of MPA. Students, parents and the school must have a mutuality of interests in the program and environment offered by the school. The following guidelines are taken into consideration when reviewing candidates.

COMPLETED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Candidates will be considered for admission after completion and submission of the application form and application fee, all supporting documents including prior school records, test scores, recommendation forms, and a personal interview, visit, and assessment.

EVIDENCE OF ACADEMIC POTENTIAL
Mounds Park Academy requires supporting materials in order to assess an applicant's likely success at MPA. This evidence includes prior school records (including grades and standardized test scores), teacher recommendation forms, and an evaluated campus visit. Individually administered intelligence tests are not routinely required, though individual readiness assessments are administered by MPA for Lower School admission. Middle and Upper School students must complete a writing sample.

MOTIVATION
Mounds Park Academy recognizes that intellectual ability alone does not necessarily determine academic success. Interest in MPA and its curriculum as well as motivation to attend may often be the determining factors of a student’s performance. Accordingly, the admission committee will be considering recommendation forms and the student’s own statements as evidence of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.