Genuine Admissions
Blog and Podcast series with
Dean of Enrollment Amy Thompson
Providing insight, guidance, and a healthy dose of perspective as families navigate the next step on their educational journey.
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While many schools value students with specific talents, admissions decisions are based on much more than just natural ability. At Loomis Chaffee, for example, the school values a commitment to personal growth and the common good, which doesn't necessarily require a defined "talent." Therefore, the emphasis in admissions is not exclusively on students who are exceptionally gifted in a particular area.