APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASS OF 2030

Apply To Abbott

The Application Process

1

Completed Online Application

Application must be completed online through the form. Applications due December 16, 2026.

2

Submit Attendance and grades

• (Counselor) Grade 6 Attendance and Grades

• (Counselor) Grade 7 Attendance and Grades

• (Counselor) Grade 8 Attendance and Grades

3

STEM and Humanities Teacher Recommendations

Teachers will receive these forms from us once you provide their email addresses on the application.

4

ALA Entrance Exam (non-LPS students)

Non-LPS students must register and sit for the ALA entrance exam. This exam must be completed in person at ALA. Please contact your school counselor or high school placement coordinator to register.

Application Short Answer

Short Answer – All responses are limited to 1,000 characters.

  1. Why do you want to attend ALA? What are you most excited about and why? Please provide specific examples that pertain to ALA in your response.
  2. In ALA, our courses are fast-paced and require students to think deeply and critically about the material they are learning. If you were accepted into ALA, there may be times throughout the year where you will feel challenged and frustrated. Please explain a time where you were challenged (in an academic or nonacademic setting) and how you responded.
  3. Describe a project or activity (does not have to be school related) that you are passionate about. What have you learned from your involvement?
  4. At ALA students work closely with their peers and our staff. Please provide a specific example of a time that you worked with a partner, team, or group. Describe what you have learned from this experience.

When To Apply?

Class of 2031 Applications are now live!

All application materials due December 16, 2026.

When is the entrance exam?

November 7, 2026 – Entrance Exam for non-LPS Students

checklist

Application Checklist

• Completed Online Application

• (Counselor) Grade 6 Attendance and Grades

• (Counselor) Grade 7 Attendance and Grades

• (Counselor) Grade 8 Attendance and Grades

• STEM and Humanities Teacher Recommendations

• ALA Entrance Exam in person