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What kind of student is James Baldwin looking for?
We are looking for students who want to come to Baldwin. It is hard for us to give a profile of a typical Baldwin student since the people here are very diverse. After being at Baldwin for a little while, students tend to ask questions a lot, listen thoughtfully to what others have to say and
feel more confident in new situations than they did before.

How do I apply to Baldwin?

We need 4 papers from you :
►an application form (can be downloaded on this website)
►2 letters of recommendation
►a copy of your transcript.

After all documents have been received, an interview will take place

Who can write a letter of recommendation?
Anyone from your current school, such as a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Also, adults you know from other places, like a job, community center, or religious organization. Any adult who knows you well, but who is not a family member, can write a recommendation.

How do I get my transcript?
Go to your guidance counselor at your old school and ask him or her to print out a copy of your transcript.

Can I give you a report card instead of a transcript?
No. This is for your own protection. We cannot add your credits from your old school from a report card. We must have your transcript to add the credits. Without your transcript, you are running the risk of never getting those old credits added to your transcript and starting over as if you were a beginning 9^th grader.

My credit situation is unusual. I’m in the middle between 10^th and 11^th grade. Will I be in 10^th grade or 11^th grade?

Depending on how many credits you have, you could be in either grade. However, the classes you take at Baldwin are not based on what grade you are in. You WILL NOT have to repeat any class for which you already have a credit. We have mixed grade level classes here. That means that 9^th, 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders all take classes together and so each individual person just takes the classes they need to further their education and graduate.

I’m in 11^th grade. Won’t those classes I’m taking with 9^th graders be too easy for me?

Part of what is special about Baldwin is that teachers individualize your learning experience. A teacher will have higher expectations for a highly skilled 11^th grader than an incoming 9^th grader. The standards that teachers have for you will depend on your ability on entering the class. So teachers will expect more from you if you are in 11^th grade.

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