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We have an online application with a handful of short response questions and we conduct a 5 minute interview of each applicant. Additionally, we give all teachers in the school a list of our applicants and ask them to check yes or no for recommendation and write a short comment. It's a difficult process, and it's not without it's faults.

There used to be a time where we could accept everyone who applied. Increasing demand has eliminated that possibility.

Right now, we have 18 returning students and 14 new, and we'll be accepting 2 more 9th grade students. Having 32 is not a bad thing so long as you have the mentor and leadership support. Even with 32, we sometimes struggle to get 8 in the offseason.

We're trying to get more students who are very serious about their involvement and will not be of the "sampler plate" variety and will really choose an area to get proficient in.