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Admissions FAQs

Applying

How do I begin the process of applying?.

Complete the School Application form and mail or fax it to:

Admissions Office.

Cascadilla School.

116 Summit Street.

Ithaca, New York 14850.

Fax: 607-272-0747.

You may download a Cascadilla School Application here.

Is a personal interview required to apply to The Cascadilla School?

No, but we do strongly recommend scheduling a campus visit for interested students, parents, and family so that we can show you the School and talk with you about your academic needs.

When are applications due?

Since our academic program is based on the semester system with rolling admissions, applications for admission should be submitted in early September for the Fall Semester and in early February for the Spring Semester. See our Summer Program for application deadlines for the Summer Session.

Which tests should I take in order to apply to The Cascadilla School?

No tests are required in order to apply for admission, but if you have taken the SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) or the SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency Test), you should forward them to the School. If you are not a native speaker of the English language, however, you are required to take local and state proficiency assessments once you have enrolled at the School.

How does Cascadilla select the students it admits?

Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee which is made up of members of the faculty, administration, and alumni.

When will we be notified of our admission decision?

As the Admissions Committee meets weekly, you will be notified within 3 to 4 weeks.

Is there a minimum age for application?

We offer an academic program for all students who are old enough for grades nine through twelve. The minimum age for boarding students is normally fifteen. Younger students may be admitted as boarding students on an individual basis given their level of maturity and ability to live independently from their parents.

Visits

What will we do during a visit to the School?

Tour our facilities and meet administrators, teachers, and students

Can we sit in on a class?

Visiting students may attend classes during their visit.

Can my child spend the night in a dorm?

Yes, visiting students are encouraged to take the opportunity to spend the night in a dorm as part of learning about the Cascadilla experience.

Tution & Costs

What is the cost of attending The Cascadilla School?

Boarding Students: approximately $29,000

Day Students: approximately $11,000

Is financial aid available at The Cascadilla School?

Some financial aid is available based on individual need.

Does The Cascadilla School offer merit scholarships?

The Rowenna Lee White Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to reward academic achievement and encourage college-bound students.

Cascadilla School · 116 Summit Street · Ithaca, New York · 14850

Tel. 607-272-3110 · Fax. 607-272-0747

email: admissions@cascadillaschool.org

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