| Application materials should be submitted to the Office of Admission by
February 1. Late applications will be accepted on a
space-available-basis. All applicants must submit the required forms
and interview for admission. FVS strongly encourages prospective
students to visit the campus personally to meet students and faculty,
attend classes and have an admission interview. Applicants unable to
visit campus should contact the Office of Admission to discuss
alternatives.
No admission decision can be made prior to the completion of the application process.
1. Arrange a visit to campus and schedule a personal interview through the Office of Admission.
2. Application for Admission accompanied by the application fee paid in U.S. currency:
- Part I: Biographical Information
- Part II: Student Statement
- Part
III: Co-Curricular Interest Form — The Admission Committee encourages
applicants to include audio/video recordings or art portfolios (no more
than 10 pieces of artwork) demonstrating your skill level and interest.
Please do not submit original work as it cannot be returned.
- Part IV: Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Three Recommendations:
- Head/Principal/Counselor
- Current English Teacher
- Current Mathematics Teacher
4. 2” x 2” photograph of applicant
5.
Official Transcript of grades and courses with a seal or registrar’s
signature for the current academic year and the previous two academic
years.
6. Standardized Testing Results:
- SSAT
(Secondary School Admission Test) results are required of
English-speaking students. Applicants may submit scores from the ACT,
ISEE, PSAT or SAT I in lieu of the SSAT. With an advance appointment,
the SSAT can be administered during the campus visit.
- TOEFL
results are required of students for whom English is not their native
language. To learn more about the TOEFL exam locations, call
609.771.7100, or visit the Educational Testing Service’s Web site:
www.toefl.org.
7. A copy of a graded writing assignment from
an academic subject, prepared by the student during the current
academic year. The copy should include the teacher’s comments and the
grade received for the assignment. There is no length requirement for the assignment.
International Applicants
Complete applications are due by Feb. 1 of every year. Interviews with an admission officer and the director of ESL are necessary and should be completed by Feb. 1 also. Contact the Admission Office at 719.391.5251 to schedule a telephone interview if you cannot visit campus in person. International applicants must obtain a student visa
prior to enrollment. Immigration requests for student visas (I-20
documentation) are completed by the Office of Admission after an
admitted applicant has returned the Enrollment Contract and tuition
deposit.
Prior to Admission:
- TOEFL
results are required of applicants for whom English is not their first
language. To learn more about the TOEFL exam locations, call
609.771.7100, or visit the Educational Testing Service’s Web site: www.toefl.org.
- An SSAT score is also recommended for a math score. Contact www.ssat.org to register for an SSAT in your location/country
.
Prior to Enrollment:
- Verification of sufficient funds or an affidavit of support from a sponsor
- Translation into English of official school transcripts from the last two academic years
- Copy of current U.S. student visa, if applicable
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