<p>Did anyone try filling out the online application? I was offended by their choices of “Governor, Senator, Brigadier General,” etc. Are they trying to show that we “ordinary” kids are not the type they want? I don’t think I’m going to apply!</p>
<p>I think it’s just a standard form. You shouldn’t be offended.</p>
<p>I’m applying online, too. Where else are you applying?</p>
<p>No other school has choices like this. Gimme a break! Prince?? Countess?</p>
<p>Don’t apply then. If a little thing like this gets you so upset that you would forgo the opportunity to attend one of the best boarding schools in the USA, perhaps St. Paul’s isn’t the school for you.</p>
<p>Guys, don’t be so harsh on her (although I don’t really know what you guys are talking about…lol)</p>
<p>We found their application very off-putting, too, when we applied for our S. We know that it is a great school, but it might behoove SPS to tone it down a bit. I have to agree with Lily that this does give a snooty impression.</p>
<p>Btw, S couldn’t be happier at Exeter!</p>
<p>In the online form, when you fill out the parents information, there is a drop down box for the Title of the parent. It contains the most complete list of titles possible, ranging from the typical Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr,. etc to the ones Lily308 was referencing: Prince, Lord, Ambassador, Brigadier General, etc… It also includes Rabbi, Father, Sister, Hon., Judge, Professor, Sir… just to name a few more. I am certain SPS did not mean for anyone to take offense by including these titles, and for her to take offense (to the point of not applying) seems a little silly.</p>
<p>If your mother or father were a Judge or a Reverend, for example, wouldn’t you like to identify them as such on the application?</p>
<p>I certainly agree that SPS didn’t mean to offend anyone, but the list, nonetheless, does set a certain tone. I think that it would be nice AFTER acceptance to have a form to fill in with the appropriate title for all future correspondence. </p>
<p>Lily was obviously put off with the list, as were we. </p>
<p>BTW, do any other schools do the same thing? Just curious. We only saw it at SPS.</p>
<p>why in the world would you be offended over something that small? i’d hate to see what you’d do if someone actually insulted you.</p>
<p>I think that “offended” was too strong a word. What I mean is that such choices make me wonder if St. Paul’s is catering to such families? If so, would I stand out as abnormal, as a child of teachers? The choices made me feel that status is very important.</p>
<p>Another worry I have is that my application won’t be viewed as equal to someone whose father is “Prince …” Obviously that family would be able to give a lot more in donations.</p>
<p>To answer Jenny Craig, I would prefer just my parents’ names. No need for titles, thanks!</p>
<p>I don’t very many people apply with parents who are princes and kings, etc. I’m sure there are some but most are fairly regular people! I know a few kids who go to SPS and two of them are through ABC, or a similar organization. One of them is from a really poor area of Newark. </p>
<p>I really don’t think it’s fair for you to make a big deal about this. SPS is a great school and I highly doubt they put those in the application to make you feel inferior. You’re really overanalyzing this.</p>
<p>I thought it was a joke and it showed a good sense of humor. My guess is that at some point someone with a lofty title made a stink about not being able to fill out the on-line form. And this was the response by the tech people or maybe even the Dean of Admission. If I were applying – and wasn’t insecure about my chances – I’d be tempted to figure out some title that they omitted and ask them to add it: “Lodge Master” or “Grand Wizard” or “Big Kahuna.”</p>
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<p>Do you smile and go on…or refuse to do business with this company? Even if it’s not a joke, it pays to have a good sense of humor versus feeling put out. I mean…who’s being snooty if that sort of thing sticks in your craw?</p>