Admissions
To apply for admission to Alexander Twilight Academy, interested applicants must complete all of the following steps of the admissions process.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to a member of the ATA Admissions Team at admissions@alexandertwilightacademy.org or call or text (617) 468-8469.
Sign up to attend one of our in-person or virtual information sessions:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 7 pm on Zoom
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 10:30 am at Boston Public Library, Grove Hall
Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 12 pm on Zoom
Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 11:30 am at Boston Public Library, Grove Hall
Miércoles 25 de enero de 2023 a las 7 p. m. por Zoom (en español)
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 7 pm on Zoom
You can view a recording of the Virtual Information and Admissions Session in English here and a recording of the information session in Spanish here.
Complete and submit the Family Application (versión en español) and Student Application online by Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. Applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered. If you would like to request a printed application, please email admissions@alexandertwilightacademy.org or call/text (617) 468-8469.
Your child’s current teacher will complete the Teacher Recommendation form.
The Foundational Skills Assessment helps us understand your child's academic strengths and growth areas. Once the entire application is submitted, please sign up for one of the following Foundational Skills Assessment dates:
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 am on Zoom (during BPS February break)
Families will be notified if their student is invited to a group interview by late February. Group interviews will be held on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 and Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
Families and students will be notified in early March if they are invited to attend a virtual individual and family interview. Individual and family interviews will be held through March 30, 2023.
Students and families will be notified of their admissions status by March 31st, 2023.
Make sure you sign up for at least ONE info session. Sign up via the links below:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 7 pm on Zoom
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 10:30 am at Boston Public Library, Grove Hall
Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 12 pm on Zoom
Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 11:30 am at Boston Public Library, Grove Hall
Miércoles 25 de enero de 2023 a las 7 p. m. por Zoom (en español)
Application materials are due Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.
Student applicants must attend one of the following Foundational Skills Assessment dates:
Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 10 am at Boston Public Library, Roslindale Branch (4246 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02131)
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 am on Zoom (during BPS February break)
Families and students will be notified in early March if they are invited to attend a virtual individual and family interview. Individual and family interviews will be held through March 30, 2023.
Students and families will be notified of their admissions status by March 31st, 2023.
We aim to serve students and families who otherwise would not have access to educational and enrichment opportunities like Alexander Twilight Academy. Therefore, we ask that students and families who apply have a household income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for the Boston Area:
Household Size — 80% AMI
2 — $89,750
3 — $100,950
4 — $112,150
5 — $121,150
6 — $130,100
Why Apply to ATA“ATA cares about your learning and about you being the best person and leader you can be. There is no place I’d rather be. Each day when I joined the ATA community, I felt accepted. Every one of us had a voice and every voice was truly valued. Summer wouldn’t be summer without ATA and I can’t wait to start back up again in September.”
—Monte, Student
ATA is completely free to students and families who are admitted. The after-school program, Summer Academy, tutoring, mentoring, and field trips are all free. Students also receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack during the Summer Academy. Every student receives a laptop, a Kindle, and school supplies in order to ensure their success at ATA, their current middle school, and beyond.
We are accepting applications from students currently in 5th grade. While we support students through college graduation, we only accept applications from 5th graders.
Yes, Alexander Twilight Academy is a program that takes place after school, on the weekends, and over the summer. Students stay in their current middle school and we provide academic support and enrichment in addition to their normal schooling.
Students will be expected to work harder than ever before if they join Alexander Twilight Academy. Each year of middle school, students will attend a six-week Summer Academy and ATA's after-school program twice a week during the school year. They will also participate in field trips and complete ATA homework in addition to what is assigned at their current middle school. This is all to prepare students to manage the workload and type of work they will be receiving at the nation’s top high schools. When they are in high school and college, students will continue to receive support from ATA in pursuit of their goals. Families are expected to make sure their children are on time for ATA programming and have completed all of their work, as well as being responsive and supportive equal partners in supporting their child on this journey. In return, we promise to provide world-class educational opportunities, extensive support, new experiences, and assistance applying to and thriving at top high schools and colleges.
ATA's Summer Leadership Academy takes place at a local private high school in Boston. We provide free transportation from Boston and Chelsea to ATA each summer of middle school through the summer before 9th grade. Our after-school programming takes place virtually, so students can spend more time learning with their ATA teachers and classmates rather than commuting across the city. When it is safe to do so, we will have all Saturday field trips in-person. Transportation will also be provided for field trips.