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2 Western Reserve Academy Dear Applicant: All of us at Western Reserve Academy are pleased that you have chosen to submit an application for admission. Finding your future school is an important task, and we are ready to assist you in this endeavor. The Admission Committee reviews all your materials carefully. We appreciate the time and energy required to apply to WRA. If you have any questions about our admissions process, please feel free to contact our office. We look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, The WRA Admission Team 115 College St. Hudson, Ohio , ext Application for Admission to Western Reserve Academy WRA accepts the WRA application (also downloadable from wra.net) or the Gateway to Prep Schools application (gatewaytoprepschools.com). Deadlines Completed day student applications are due to the Admission Office by Dec. 1, and notification of decision is sent on Jan. 16. Completed boarding student applications are due to the Admission Office by Jan. 15, and notification of decision is sent on March 6. After Jan. 15, applications are welcome and will be considered as long as spaces are available. Please call the Admission Office if you have any questions about the application. We look forward to receiving your application. Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships All families who check the financial aid box on the application form will receive financial aid information. If the financial aid box is not checked, we assume that you are not applying for need-based financial aid and will not be eligible to receive financial aid. Please call us if you have questions regarding our need-based financial aid program. Application Checklist Send completed Application and application fee ($60 for day and boarding students; $150 for students residing outside the United States). Complete the Parent and Student Questionnaires and send to WRA one week prior to your visit, as this helps us to customize your day. Complete an on-campus interview, parent conference and shadow day. To schedule a visit, call , ext Give the Transcript Release Form to your current school with enclosed envelope, stamped and addressed to Western Reserve Academy Admission Office. Give the Common Application Forms to your current math and English teachers with enclosed envelopes, stamped and addressed to Western Reserve Academy Admission Office. Give the Common School Report Form to the designated school official with enclosed envelope, stamped and addressed to Western Reserve Academy Admission Office. Give the Other Recommendation Form to a coach, former or current teacher, scout leader, voice teacher, and so on, with enclosed envelope, stamped and addressed to Western Reserve Academy Admission Office. Sign up for a standardized test. See details on facing page.

3 Standardized Testing Requirements and Test Dates at Western Reserve Academy Applicants for 9th or 10th grade are required to take one Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). WRA only accepts the SSAT. The SSAT will be administered at WRA on the following dates: Oct. 18, 2014 Nov. 15, 2014 Dec. 13, 2014 Jan. 10, 2015 March 7, 2015 April 25, 2015 To be eligible for priority deadline consideration, day students must take the SSAT no later than Nov. 15, To be eligible for priority deadline consideration, boarding students must take the SSAT no later than Jan. 10, Our school code for the SSAT is To register for the SSAT, visit We encourage you to register as early as possible to ensure seat availability. Applicants for 11th grade, 12th grade or a post-graduate year are required to submit recent results of the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Applicants for whom English is a second language must submit recent results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in addition to the standardized testing previously mentioned. Information about registering for this examination and locating international test sites may be found at the TOEFL website ( Our school code is If you have any questions, please call the Admission Office at , ext. 4000, or visit our website at Open Houses Please join us for one of our Open Houses during the upcoming academic year: w Sept. 14 w Oct. 19 Each Open House will being promptly at 1 p.m. in our Chapel. Please call the Admission Office at , ext. 4000, with any questions. Thank you.

4 INFORMATION SHEET ACADEMIC YEAR Western Reserve Academy 115 College St., Hudson, Ohio , ext phone fax Please type or print using black ink. Applicant Information Applicant s Name First Middle Last Prefers to be called Current Grade q 8 q 9 q 10 q 11 q 12 Applying for Grade q 9 q 10 q 11 q 12 q PG Applying for q Day q Boarding q Male q Female Birthdate mm-dd-yyyy U.S. Citizen q Yes q No If no, Country of citizenship and City of birth Home Phone Cell Phone Mailing Address Current School Name Location (city, state) Country School Type q Public q Private q Parochial q Home School q Other Are you using an educational consultant? q Yes q No If yes, contact information: Name Phone Parent Information Parents (please check all that apply) q Married q Never Married q Separated q Divorced q Mother Deceased q Mother Remarried q Father Deceased q Father Remarried Applicant lives with (check all that apply) q Father q Mother q Stepfather q Stepmother q Guardian q Other If applicant enrolls at Western Reserve Academy, please indicate which parents should receive school mail: q Parent 1 q Parent 2 q Stepparent1 q Stepparent 2 q Other Parent 1 Name q Ms. q Mrs. q Mr. q Dr. First Middle Last Relationship to applicant Is the mailing address the same as applicant s? q Yes q No If different Preferred Phone No. Education q High School q College q Graduate School Occupation and Position Name of Business Business Address Business Phone Fax Parent 2 Name q Ms. q Mrs. q Mr. q Dr. First Middle Last Relationship to applicant Is the mailing address the same as applicant s? q Yes q No If different Preferred Phone No. Education q High School q College q Graduate School Occupation and Position Name of Business Business Address Business Phone Fax

5 Sibling Information Name Current School Age Name Current School Age Standardized Testing (Check all that apply and include past or future testing dates) q SSAT Date q SAT Date q PSAT Date q ACT Date q TOEFL* Date *Non-native English speaking international students only. Need-based Financial Aid Is the applicant applying for need-based financial aid? q Yes q No If Yes is checked, you will receive financial aid information. If you leave this question blank, we assume you are not an applicant for need-based financial aid and will not consider you for it. Information about Western Reserve Academy Connections How did you learn about Western Reserve Academy? (please include name and title, if appropriate) Name/class years of relatives or friends who attended Western Reserve Academy: Name Class Relationship to applicant Name Class Relationship to applicant Have you ever applied to Western Reserve Academy before? q No q Yes If yes, when? Optional: Ethnic Information How do you describe yourself? q African-American q Asian-American q European-American (Caucasian) q International q Latino/Hispanic-American q Native American q Middle Eastern-American q Multiracial-American q Pacific Islander-American q Other In making this application, I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information herein is true. I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts on this application could be cause for refusal of admission, cancellation of admission, suspension or dismissal from Western Reserve Academy. I authorize Western Reserve Academy to use the information provided herein for appropriate school purposes and to contact any individual listed in the application for additional information. Signature of parent or guardian Date Relationship to applicant Please return this information sheet to the Admission Office with the nonrefundable application fee of $60 for boarding students, $60 for day students and $150 for students residing outside of the United States. Access to student records: All application and admissions materials are held in confidence by Western Reserve Academy and will not be disclosed to any third parties, including the applicant and the applicant s family. After admission, Western Reserve Academy is required by state law to provide equal access to student records to either parent on his/her request, unless we have been provided a court order restricting disclosure. Western Reserve Academy adheres to a longstanding policy of admitting students of any race, color, creed, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan program or other school-administered programs.

6 APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRE ACADEMIC YEAR Western Reserve Academy 115 College St., Hudson, Ohio , ext phone fax Applicant Information Applicant s Name First Middle Last Prefers to be called Grade applied for Application Questions Please feel free to complete your answers on a separate piece of paper and attach it to this form. Return your completed form to the Admission Office. 1. What are your goals for high school? 2. List any special interests you have in school or outside of school (athletic, artistic, musical, theatrical, personal, community interest and so on), and any awards or distinctions you have received in each.

7 3. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your future? 4. Tell us about a time when you had to make a difficult choice. 5. What is the most significant problem facing the world? How would you solve it?

8 PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE ACADEMIC YEAR Western Reserve Academy 115 College St., Hudson, Ohio , ext phone fax Applicant Information Applicant s Name First Middle Last Prefers to be called Grade applied for Parent Questions Thank you for your interest in Western Reserve Academy. Our goal during the admissions process is to get to know each child as best we can. The following questions will give you an opportunity to tell us a little more about your child. Please feel free to use additional paper if necessary. Return your completed form to the Admission Office. 1. Please briefly describe your son or daughter. 2. What expectations do you have for your son s or daughter s future school?

9 3. Parents of boarding applicants: Living away from home presents many wonderful challenges and opportunities for teens; how do you think your son or daughter will adapt to living on campus? 4. Parents of day applicants: WRA has a long tradition of academic rigor; how well do you think your son or daughter will adjust to the work load of college-prep courses? 5. If applicable, what language other than English is spoken in your home? Signature Date

10 TRANSCRIPT RELEASE Western Reserve Academy 115 College St., Hudson, Ohio , ext phone fax Before sending this form (along with one of the addressed envelopes provided) to your child s present school, please photocopy it for your files. is applying to Western Reserve Academy. To complete the application, please forward a transcript, including courses now in progress, the most current grades and last year s grades, as well as any available educational testing and/or information regarding this student to: Admission Office Western Reserve Academy 115 College St. Hudson, Ohio We appreciate your cooperation and thank you in advance for your assistance. Parent s signature Date Note to parents: This form should be given to your child's present school and not returned to Western Reserve Academy. Western Reserve Academy adheres to a longstanding policy of admitting students of any race, color, creed, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan program or other school-administered programs.

11 A Western Reserve Academy education offers a transformational experience where students strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion. Founded College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax THE COMMON RECOMMENDATION FORM SCHOOL REPORT To The Applicant Please print your name, address, and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to which you are applying to your head of school, principal or guidance counselor. Applicant s Name Applicant s Address Current School First Middle Last Current Grade Street City State Zip Code Country Previous School Attended To The School Official The student named above is an applicant for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academic and personal qualifications of each applicant. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses. Please complete this form and return it in the envelope provided. How well do you know the applicant academically? As a person? Please Include: q Final or mid-semester grades for fall term (must be included) q Grades beginning with 7th grade, if available q Standardized test scores q Recent teacher reports, if any q A school profile, if available q An official transcript School serves grades: to Number of students in entire school: In what month does your school begin? end? Please explain your school s grading system. What is the passing mark? Honors mark? What percent of your students receive which grades? Does your school rank? q Yes q No Is your rank: q Approximate q Exact How many students are in the entire grade? This applicant ranks out of. other students share this rank. Does your school use a block scheduling system? q Yes q No Are students placed in sections according to ability? q Yes q No If yes, please tell us in which level the applicant is placed for each subject. If the applicant s attendance record is not listed on the transcript, please indicate the number of days he or she has been absent or tardy each year while at your school. If the applicant is not, or has not, been in good academic standing, please explain. Has the applicant ever been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation or received other serious disciplinary sanction? Has he or she withdrawn from school voluntarily for an extended period of time for reasons other than those of health? q Yes q No q Yes q No If the answer to either or both of these questions is yes, please provide a full explanation on a separate piece of paper.

12 THE COMMON RECOMMENDATION FORM SCHOOL REPORT To The School Official In an effort to simplify the application process and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort, The Association of Boarding Schools has developed common recommendation forms. This form need only be completed once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that recognize the common recommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Use of the common recommendation form will in no way compromise the student s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, but if you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Return a copy of this form to Western Reserve Academy, in the envelope provided, by Dec. 6 for day students, Jan. 15 for boarders. Admission Office 115 College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the applicant in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so. Academic Potential Academic Achievement Intellectual Curiosity Effort/Determination Ability to Work Independently Organization Creativity Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks Concern for Others Honesty/Integrity Self-esteem Maturity (relative to age) Responsibility Respect Accorded by Faculty Respect Accorded by Peers Emotional Stability Overall Evaluation as a Person Overall Evaluation as a Student ONE OF THE TOP EXCELLENT GOOD NO BASIS FEW I HAVE EVER (TOP 10% (ABOVE AVERAGE BELOW FOR ENCOUNTERED THIS YEAR) AVERAGE) AVERAGE JUDGMENT Is the applicant relatively weak or strong in any area listed above? If so, please elaborate. What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this applicant? Please comment on this applicant s character, citizenship and contributions to your community. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the applicant. Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the application. Letters of recommendation, including all information you provide herein, are held in confidence by Western Reserve Academy and will not be disclosed to any third parties, including the applicant and his or her family. Please mail directly to our office. Signature Date School Address Printed Name Title Address Telephone

13 A Western Reserve Academy education offers a transformational experience where students strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion. Founded College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax THE COMMON RECOMMENDATION FORM CURRENT MATHEMATICS TEACHER To The Applicant Please print your name, address, and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to which you are applying to your current mathematics teacher. Applicant s Name Applicant s Address Current School First Middle Last Current Grade Street City State Zip Code Country Previous School Attended To The Teacher The student named above is an applicant for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academic and personal qualifications of each applicant. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses. How well do you know the applicant academically? As a person? In what years did you teach the applicant? How large is the class? What course(s)? Is the applicant on a block schedule? Next year, what math course would be the most appropriate placement for the applicant? Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability. Is this course part of a tracking system or designed as an honors or accelerated course? q Yes q No Applicant s Mathematical Background: The courses listed below suggest a sequence typical of the mathematics curriculum in many American secondary schools. Please check those courses or list others which the applicant will have completed by the end of the current school year. q Basic First-Year Algebra (does not include extensive study of rational expressions, irrational numbers and quadratic equations) q First-Year Algebra (a thorough course that includes quadratics) q Geometry q Second-Year Algebra (not including trigonometry) q Second-Year Algebra (includes numerical trigonometry through the laws of sine and cosine) q Pre-Calculus (including analytical trigonometry) q Calculus (an introduction) q Calculus (Advanced Placement AB) q Calculus (Advanced Placement BC) Please evaluate the applicant in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught. Please check the appropriate box for each item below. Knowledge of the basic skills Accuracy in the use of basic skills Problem-solving ability Reasoning ability Understanding of and appreciation for the underlying ideas and concepts Effort Overall performance Willingness to accept the challenge of the more difficult problems and exercises Command of mathematics when compared to other students whom you have taught ONE OF THE TOP EXCELLENT GOOD NO BASIS FEW I HAVE EVER (TOP 10% (ABOVE AVERAGE BELOW FOR ENCOUNTERED THIS YEAR) AVERAGE) AVERAGE JUDGMENT

14 THE COMMON RECOMMENDATION FORM CURRENT MATHEMATICS TEACHER To The Teacher In an effort to simplify the application process and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort, The Association of Boarding Schools has developed common recommendation forms. This form need only be completed once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that recognize the common recommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Use of the common recommendation form will in no way compromise the student s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, but if you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Return a copy of this form to Western Reserve Academy, in the envelope provided, by Dec. 6 for day students, Jan. 15 for boarders. Admission Office 115 College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the applicant in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so. Academic Potential Academic Achievement Intellectual Curiosity Effort/Determination Ability to Work Independently Organization Creativity Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks Concern for Others Honesty/Integrity Self-esteem Maturity (relative to age) Responsibility Respect Accorded by Faculty Respect Accorded by Peers Emotional Stability Overall Evaluation as a Person Overall Evaluation as a Student ONE OF THE TOP EXCELLENT GOOD NO BASIS FEW I HAVE EVER (TOP 10% (ABOVE AVERAGE BELOW FOR ENCOUNTERED THIS YEAR) AVERAGE) AVERAGE JUDGMENT Is the applicant relatively weak or strong in any area listed above? If so, please elaborate. What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this applicant? Please comment on this applicant s character, citizenship and contributions to your community. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the applicant. Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the application. Letters of recommendation, including all information you provide herein, are held in confidence by Western Reserve Academy and will not be disclosed to any third parties, including the applicant and his or her family. Please mail directly to our office. Signature Date School Address Printed Name Title Address Telephone

15 A Western Reserve Academy education offers a transformational experience where students strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion. Founded College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax THE COMMON RECOMMENDATION FORM CURRENT ENGLISH TEACHER To The Applicant Please print your name, address, and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to which you are applying to your current English teacher. Applicant s Name Applicant s Address Current School First Middle Last Current Grade Street City State Zip Code Country Previous School Attended To The Teacher The student named above is an applicant for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academic and personal qualifications of each applicant. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses. How well do you know the applicant academically? In what years did you teach the applicant? What course(s)? As a person? How large is the class? Is the applicant on a block schedule? Is this course part of a tracking system or designed as an honors or accelerated course? q Yes q No Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability. How accurately does the applicant read and understand what he or she has read? How well does the applicant write in comparison with other students you have taught? Please be specific about areas of strength and weakness. How well does the applicant accept advice or constructive criticism?

16 THE COMMON RECOMMENDATION FORM CURRENT ENGLISH TEACHER To The Teacher In an effort to simplify the application process and eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort, The Association of Boarding Schools has developed common recommendation forms. This form need only be completed once; photocopies will be accepted by all schools that recognize the common recommendation forms. The student should provide you with a stamped addressed return envelope for each school requesting a copy of this form. Use of the common recommendation form will in no way compromise the student s chances for admission. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, but if you do so, we request that you complete the checkboxes on this form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to duplication. Return a copy of this form to Western Reserve Academy, in the envelope provided, by Dec. 6 for day students, Jan. 15 for boarders. Admission Office 115 College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the applicant in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so. Academic Potential Academic Achievement Intellectual Curiosity Effort/Determination Ability to Work Independently Organization Creativity Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks Concern for Others Honesty/Integrity Self-esteem Maturity (relative to age) Responsibility Respect Accorded by Faculty Respect Accorded by Peers Emotional Stability Overall Evaluation as a Person Overall Evaluation as a Student ONE OF THE TOP EXCELLENT GOOD NO BASIS FEW I HAVE EVER (TOP 10% (ABOVE AVERAGE BELOW FOR ENCOUNTERED THIS YEAR) AVERAGE) AVERAGE JUDGMENT Is the applicant relatively weak or strong in any area listed above? If so, please elaborate. What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this applicant? Please comment on this applicant s character, citizenship and contributions to your community. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the applicant. Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the application. Letters of recommendation, including all information you provide herein, are held in confidence by Western Reserve Academy and will not be disclosed to any third parties, including the applicant and his or her family. Please mail directly to our office. Signature Date School Address Printed Name Title Address Telephone

17 A Western Reserve Academy education offers a transformational experience where students strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion. Founded College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax OTHER RECOMMENDATION To The Applicant Please print your name, address, and school below and give this form and a stamped, addressed envelope for each school to another adult of your choosing, one who is teaching you in a subject other than English or math, or one who knows you in a setting other than the classroom. Applicant s Name Applicant s Address Current School First Middle Last Current Grade Street City State Zip Code Country Previous School Attended To The Person Completing This Form The student named above is an applicant for admission. The Admission Committee places considerable weight on the academic and personal qualifications of each applicant. Your recommendation is vital to our process. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful responses. How well do you know the applicant academically? As a person? How long have you known the applicant? In what years did you teach the applicant? What courses? Briefly describe the course in which you most recently interacted with the applicant. Please list any major texts used in the course. If you have supervised the applicant in an activity outside of the classroom, please comment upon his or her willingness to become involved in your activity. If you have taught the applicant, please comment upon his or her qualities as a student. What are the first three words that come to mind to describe the applicant? Please tell us something about the applicant s character and personality. Do you have confidence in the applicant s integrity and sensitivity to the needs of others? Is the applicant mature in relation to peers? Explain.

18 OTHER RECOMMENDATION To The Person Completing This Form The student should provide you with a stamped addressed return envelope from Western Reserve Academy. You are welcome to attach a narrative statement, but if you do so, we request that you complete the form as well. Please detach the top portion of this form prior to mailing it. Return a copy of this form to Western Reserve Academy, in the envelope provided, by Dec. 6 for day students, Jan. 15 for boarders. Admission Office 115 College St. Hudson, Ohio Telephone , ext Fax Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the applicant in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgement, do not hesitate to say so. Academic Potential Academic Achievement Intellectual Curiosity Effort/Determination Ability to Work Independently Organization Creativity Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks Concern for Others Honesty/Integrity Self-esteem Maturity (relative to age) Responsibility Respect Accorded by Faculty Respect Accorded by Peers Emotional Stability Overall Evaluation as a Person Overall Evaluation as a Student ONE OF THE TOP EXCELLENT GOOD NO BASIS FEW I HAVE EVER (TOP 10% (ABOVE AVERAGE BELOW FOR ENCOUNTERED THIS YEAR) AVERAGE) AVERAGE JUDGMENT Is the applicant relatively weak or strong in any area listed above? If so, please elaborate. In what way(s) has the applicant made significant contributions to your community? Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the applicant. Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the application. Letters of recommendation, including all information your provide herein, are held in confidence by Western Reserve Academy and will not be disclosed to any third parties, including the applicant and his or her family. Please mail directly to our office. Signature Date School Address Printed Name Title Address Telephone

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