Letter from principal Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. M.F. Merrill, February 13, 1909
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Letter from principal Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. M.F. Merrill, February 13, 1909
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Letter from principal Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. M.F. Merrill, February 13, 1909
Description
Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to M.F. Merill. States K.P. Tsai is a good student, but not as much as his brother. States Tsai is a popular student. Believes outside interests may be interfering a small bit with schoolwork. Details Tsai's current education standing. Explains Andover's certificate is accepted by all colleges and scientific schools that use the certificate system for admission. Lists schools that require examinations in all subjects. Lists schools previously chosen by Chinese students.
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13 February 1909
Mr. M.F. Merrill,
78 Chauncy St.,
Boston, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th inst. relating to the work and standing of K.P. Tsai I cannot speak over-enthusiastically about the boy’s scholarship. He seems to have good ability, but is not nearly so faithful and earnest in his work as was his brother who was with us several years age. Tsai is a most attractive fellow, however, and is probably the most popular among his mates of our Chinese students. He seems to adapt himself adapt ways and customs more readily and freely than most of his countrymen. Consequently, while he seems thoroughly to enjoy his school life, I question whether he is not allowing outside interests to interfere in a measure with the character of his school work. His house officer reports that the boy does not employ his time in his room always to the best advantage.
Tsai, at the close of the past term, was reported as failing in his History, English, and Physics. That is certainly not an enviable record. He is at present a member of our Middle Scientific Class, and under normal conditions would naturally be expected to enter his chosen scientific school at the end of the current school year. At least most of the Chinese boys have gone from this class to their higher work without taking our senior year, for the scientific schools are disposed to make some concessions to these boys in the way of entrance requirements. It is important, however, that Tsai should complete the year without conditions if he is to enter a scientific school next fall with the prospect of maintaining a successful standing there.
Our certificate is accepted by all of the colleges and scientific schools which make use of the certificate system for admission. There are several institutions, however, which require examinations in all cases, notably Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Our Chinese boys in the main have chosen Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy,New York for their higher work.
If anything new develops in this boy’s case in connection with our mid-term scholarship rating, reports of which will be received next week, I shall be glad to advise you. If, further, I can cooperate with you in way in advancing Mr. Tsai’s interests, I shall be very glad to do so.
Very truly yours,
[unsigned]
Mr. M.F. Merrill,
78 Chauncy St.,
Boston, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th inst. relating to the work and standing of K.P. Tsai I cannot speak over-enthusiastically about the boy’s scholarship. He seems to have good ability, but is not nearly so faithful and earnest in his work as was his brother who was with us several years age. Tsai is a most attractive fellow, however, and is probably the most popular among his mates of our Chinese students. He seems to adapt himself adapt ways and customs more readily and freely than most of his countrymen. Consequently, while he seems thoroughly to enjoy his school life, I question whether he is not allowing outside interests to interfere in a measure with the character of his school work. His house officer reports that the boy does not employ his time in his room always to the best advantage.
Tsai, at the close of the past term, was reported as failing in his History, English, and Physics. That is certainly not an enviable record. He is at present a member of our Middle Scientific Class, and under normal conditions would naturally be expected to enter his chosen scientific school at the end of the current school year. At least most of the Chinese boys have gone from this class to their higher work without taking our senior year, for the scientific schools are disposed to make some concessions to these boys in the way of entrance requirements. It is important, however, that Tsai should complete the year without conditions if he is to enter a scientific school next fall with the prospect of maintaining a successful standing there.
Our certificate is accepted by all of the colleges and scientific schools which make use of the certificate system for admission. There are several institutions, however, which require examinations in all cases, notably Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Our Chinese boys in the main have chosen Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy,New York for their higher work.
If anything new develops in this boy’s case in connection with our mid-term scholarship rating, reports of which will be received next week, I shall be glad to advise you. If, further, I can cooperate with you in way in advancing Mr. Tsai’s interests, I shall be very glad to do so.
Very truly yours,
[unsigned]
Creator
Dr. Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
February 13, 1909
Rights
All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence