St. John’s School is proud to be the home of ambitious, dedicated, understanding, determined and caring students who thrive in the classroom and move on to bright, successful futures. Hear what the students had to say about their St. John’s experiences and the experiences and opportunities that await them in college and beyond.
Anthony Joseph Ada John
Class of 2015
What colleges were you accepted into?
Stanford, Harvard and Duke
Which college will you choose and why?
Stanford, because I really like their campus and their engineering department
What is your planned college major and minor?
Major: Engineering Minor: Maybe economics
Why do you wish to pursue this major or career? How does this match with what you would like to achieve in your life after college?
My two favorite subjects are physics and math, so I think engineering would fit me well. Also, I like all of the opportunities engineering gives me.
What about college are you most excited for?
Everything
What advice would you give to a high school student starting college applications?
Don’t only worry about test scores, make sure you take the time to do activities
outside of the classroom and make your essays strong.
How well has St. John’s prepared you for a successful college future?
St. John’s has made sure that I will be ready for the academic rigor of college courses.
What will your lasting memories of St. John’s be?
Being with my friends and the great St. John’s staff.