Transfer Application

Short Answer – These are the questions that appear on the online application form.

1. Open Response Question Number One: Why do you want to transfer to Abbott Lawrence Academy? Responses should be typed below (do not insert a document link) and include specific examples. Responses should be no longer than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words).
2. Open Response Question Number 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? Responses should be typed below (do not insert a document link) and include specific examples. Responses should be no longer than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words).
3. Please answer one of the prompts below: Responses should be typed below (do not insert a document link) and include specific examples. Responses should be no longer than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words).
   • Prompt Option 1: What have you learned about yourself at your current school that will help you be a successful Abbott student?
   • Prompt Option 2: Please describe an experience that has changed your worldview and how it would make you a valuable addition to ALA.

• Completed Online Application
• Grade 8 Attendance, Grades, and Discipline Reports
• Grade 9 Attendance, Grades, and Discipline Reports
• STEM Teacher Recommendation
• Humanities Teacher Recommendation
• ALA Entrance Exam in person