Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What colleges do graduates attend?
A: Students attend many colleges and universities including Auburn, Brown, Duke, Emory, Georgetown, Northwestern, Colgate, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, University of Virginia, Florida State, and the University of Florida to name only a few. For a complete listing, please see the College Placement in the College Guidance section.

Q: Is Saint Andrew’s equipped with on-line computers for use by students? May students bring their own computers?
A: Computers with Internet and e-mail access are readily available in our numerous computer labs. Boarding students are welcome to bring their own computers. Students will be able to connect to the school network from their dorm rooms.

Q: Are students required to wear uniforms?
A: Students in the Lower and Middle Schools wear uniforms. Upper School students have a dress code but no required uniform. Detailed information is in the Student Handbook for each division.

Q: Do the students receive college counseling?
A: Absolutely. Every student has an advisor that focuses on academics and the big picture, and in the junior year students also are assigned a college advisor.

Q: What about sports?
A: Saint Andrew's boasts 62 teams. 100% of our Upper School students participate in at least one sport. A student need not be a gifted athlete to compete in any one of our 18 interscholastic sports. Our coaches are educators with a commitment to teamwork, sportsmanship, respect for self and others and personal growth. Students may choose from softball, football, cross country, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, swimming, baseball, track and field, tennis, golf, soccer, diving, bowling, wretsling, dance, water polo, and lacrosse. Teams often bring home the trophy from regional and state tournaments.

Q: What if a student gets sick?
A: Saint Andrew’s School has an infirmary located on campus, staffed with registered nurses to meet most medical needs. In addition, Boca Raton has numerous board-certified physician specialists and three hospitals within four miles of the campus.

Q: Are there opportunities for individual academic help and support at Saint Andrew’s?
A: The small class setting at Saint Andrew’s promotes opportunities for individual attention. The Middle School requires TRL (Take Responsibility for Learning) for all students Monday and Wednesday. The Upper School offers a math lab, writing center, and language lab available every period of the academic day. Additionally, students may schedule appointments for extra help with their teachers every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Q: Do you offer transportation?
A: The school has vans that are used for sports and weekend events for resident students. Transportation to and from school is not available.

Q: Do you accept elementary or middle school boarding students?
A: No, our boarding program is offered to students in grades 9-12.