APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASS OF 2028

Apply To Abbott

The Application Process

1

Completed Online Application

Application must be completed online through the form. Applications due January 9, 2024.

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 in person

Exam must be completed in person at LHS. Please look for upcoming entrance exam dates.

Application Short Answer

Short Answer – There will be space provided on the application for your answers.

  1. 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.
  2. At ALA, our students are involved in many extra-curricular activities. What do you do in your free time when you are not in school?
  3. 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.
  4. What is a specific book, movie, album, or video game that has influenced you? Explain why you selected this book, movie, album, or video game and how it influenced you. 
  5. What are you most proud of and why? Please be sure you include important details and reasoning in your response.

When To Apply?

Class of 2028 Applications are now live!

All application materials due January 9, 2024

When are the entrance Exams?

November 4th, 2023 – Entrance Exam for LPS Students

November 18th, 2023 – Entrance Exam for non-LPS students

December 2nd, 2023 – Entrance Exam for non-LPS students and LPS Students with Accommodations

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