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MERITAS BOARDING
Thank you for choosing the Meritas Family of Schools, where our academic excellence and international opportunities will prepare your student for the world.
We encourage you to apply early, both to secure priority consideration and to ensure that visas and other documentation are completed and received in time. The Admissions Committee utilizes the following information to carefully evaluate each candidate. RESIDENTIAL ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
01 Common Application* 02 Head of School Recommendation* (from current school)
03 T eacher Recommendation* (from current school)
04 Copy of the Student’s Passport * Forms are included in this packet. You can also download forms at meritas.net/boardingapplication
05 Transcripts • O ne copy in original language and corresponding official translation in English • For the previous 2 years of schooling • Including current mid-year grades and all standardized test scores • D omestic students should submit SSAT scores; international students should submit TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, IELTS, Oxford On-line Placement Test (OOPT), or other accepted official English test scores. Only one English test score is necessary.
Please return completed form by mail or e-mail to:
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
International Admissions Director
p 212.232.0266, ext. 826
1 Morris Street, 19th Floor
e [email protected]
New York, NY 10004 USA
meritas.net/boardingapplication
This form should be completed by a parent or guardian and can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat or printed.
Grade applying for
Select grade School Year
How were you referred to Meritas? Agent
Alumni
Staff Member
Online
Current Student/Family
Please check ALL schools for which to be considered. If you have a first choice among the selected schools, please indicate your choice:
Lake Mary Preparatory School
North Broward Preparatory School
The Village School
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
Rancho Solano Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory School
Would you also be interested in our optional Meritas Summer/Winter programs?
Yes
No
APPLICANT INFORMATION Family Name
First Name
Middle Name
Date of Birth
Country of Birth
Country of Citizenship
Country of Residence
Country Issuing Passport/Visa
Male
Female
Address
City
State/Province/Territory
Postal Code
Telephone (including country code)
Student E-mail
Student Mobile Phone
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MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION (continued)
Name of Current School
Current Grade
Telephone Number of Current School
Names of schools attended in the past five years:
RECOMMENDATIONS
Name and title of current school official who has been given the Head of School Recommendation Form
Name of current teacher who has been given the Teacher Recommendation Form
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & TALENTS List any hobbies or interests:
List any extracurricular activities that you participate in:
List 4 books that you have enjoyed reading in English recently:
If any, list any previous employment (and for how long):
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MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & TALENTS (continued) If any, list organizations that you have volunteered for (and for how long):
If any, list any clubs or community organizations that you belong to (and for how long):
Please indicate below your activities, interests and talents by checking the boxes below. Please check ONE interest level for each activity. Great Interest
Average Interest
No Interest
I’ve Done Before
Acting Art Band Choir Dance Computer Foreign Language School Leadership Science Sports Creative Writing
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MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
STUDENT WRITING SAMPLE In your own handwriting, tell us about yourself and why you would like to become a part of our family of schools.
Applicant Signature
Date
Page 4 of 6
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
FAMILY INFORMATION Please check ALL that apply:
Parents
Mother
Father
Child resides with
Married
Living
Living
Parents
Separated
Deceased
Deceased
Father
Divorced
Mother
Single
Step-parent Other:
INFORMATION ABOUT MOTHER First Name
Last Name
City
State/Province/Territory
Country/Postal Code
Telephone (including country code)
Mobile Phone Number
E-mail Address
Occupation
Company/Business Name
Company Telephone
First Name
Last Name
City
State/Province/Territory
Country/Postal Code
Telephone (including country code)
Mobile Phone Number
E-mail Address
Occupation
Company/Business Name
Company Telephone
Title (if applicable)
Address
INFORMATION ABOUT FATHER
Title (if applicable)
Address
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MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
INFORMATION ABOUT SIBLINGS Name
Age
Present School
Name
Age
Present School
Name
Age
Present School
What are your expectations for your child:
What are your child’s strengths and weaknesses:
Has your child ever been suspended, expelled, asked to withdraw or denied readmission to any school?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Parent Signature
Date
Page 6 of 6
Please return completed form by mail or e-mail to: International Admissions Director
p 212.232.0266, ext. 826
1 Morris Street, 19th Floor
e [email protected]
New York, NY 10004 USA
meritas.net/boardingapplication
HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION FORM
This form should be completed by the Head of School and can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat or printed.
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Grade Applying For
This student is applying for admission to The Meritas Family of Schools for the scholastic year. We appreciate the time you spend completing this confidential request. Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of great value to the Admissions Committee. Outstanding
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Not Applicable
Writing mechanics Writing style Writing content Reading comprehension Intellectual curiosity Motivation Attitude Participation Achievement Sense of humor Reaction to criticism Self confidence Concern for others Reaction to setbacks Personal conduct Personal integrity General emotional stability General level of maturity Perseverance
Page 1 of 3
HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please provide your assessment of the student’s INTEGRITY
Please describe the student’s RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS
Please describe the student’s INTERACTIONS WITH ADULTS
Please describe any disciplinary issues pertaining to this student:
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HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please tell us anything else you can about the candidate which will help us understand this student better:
Did your school make any accommodations for this student? (If yes, please explain):
Has the student missed more than 10 days of school during any academic year (If yes, please explain):
How long have you known the student?
Would you like to discuss this student with the school? Yes
No
I recommend this candidate for admission to the Meritas Family of Schools: With Great Enthusiasm
With Confidence
Name
Position
School
School Telephone
Signature
Date
With Reservation
I Do Not Recommend
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Please return completed form by mail or e-mail to: International Admissions Director
p 212.232.0266, ext. 826
1 Morris Street, 19th Floor
e [email protected]
New York, NY 10004 USA
meritas.net/boardingapplication
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
This form should be completed by the student’s teacher and can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat or printed.
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Grade Applying For
This student is applying for admission to The Meritas Family of Schools for the scholastic year. We appreciate the time you spend completing this confidential request. Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of great value to the Admissions Committee. Outstanding
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Not Applicable
Writing mechanics Writing style Writing content Reading comprehension Intellectual curiosity Motivation Attitude Participation Achievement Sense of humor Reaction to criticism Self confidence Concern for others Reaction to setbacks Personal conduct Personal integrity General emotional stability General level of maturity Perseverance
Page 1 of 3
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please provide your assessment of the student’s QUALITY OF WORK
Please describe the student’s LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Please describe the student’s PEER INTERACTIONS
Please describe the student’s FACULTY INTERACTIONS
Page 2 of 3
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please describe the student’s SPECIAL TALENTS, INTERESTS, AND/OR ABILITIES
Did your school make any accommodations for this student? (If yes, please explain):
Has the student missed more than 10 days of school during any academic year (If yes, please explain):
How long have you known the student?
Would you like to discuss this student with the school? Yes
No
I recommend this candidate for admission to the Meritas Family of Schools: With Great Enthusiasm
With Confidence
Name
Position
School
School Telephone
Signature
Date
With Reservation
I Do Not Recommend
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Thank you for choosing the Meritas Family of Schools, where our academic excellence and international opportunities will prepare your student for the world.
We encourage you to apply early, both to secure priority consideration and to ensure that visas and other documentation are completed and received in time. The Admissions Committee utilizes the following information to carefully evaluate each candidate. RESIDENTIAL ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
01 Common Application* 02 Head of School Recommendation* (from current school)
03 T eacher Recommendation* (from current school)
04 Copy of the Student’s Passport * Forms are included in this packet. You can also download forms at meritas.net/boardingapplication
05 Transcripts • O ne copy in original language and corresponding official translation in English • For the previous 2 years of schooling • Including current mid-year grades and all standardized test scores • D omestic students should submit SSAT scores; international students should submit TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, IELTS, Oxford On-line Placement Test (OOPT), or other accepted official English test scores. Only one English test score is necessary.
Please return completed form by mail or e-mail to:
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
International Admissions Director
p 212.232.0266, ext. 826
1 Morris Street, 19th Floor
e [email protected]
New York, NY 10004 USA
meritas.net/boardingapplication
This form should be completed by a parent or guardian and can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat or printed.
Grade applying for
Select grade School Year
How were you referred to Meritas? Agent
Alumni
Staff Member
Online
Current Student/Family
Please check ALL schools for which to be considered. If you have a first choice among the selected schools, please indicate your choice:
Lake Mary Preparatory School
North Broward Preparatory School
The Village School
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
Rancho Solano Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory School
Would you also be interested in our optional Meritas Summer/Winter programs?
Yes
No
APPLICANT INFORMATION Family Name
First Name
Middle Name
Date of Birth
Country of Birth
Country of Citizenship
Country of Residence
Country Issuing Passport/Visa
Male
Female
Address
City
State/Province/Territory
Postal Code
Telephone (including country code)
Student E-mail
Student Mobile Phone
Page 1 of 6
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION (continued)
Name of Current School
Current Grade
Telephone Number of Current School
Names of schools attended in the past five years:
RECOMMENDATIONS
Name and title of current school official who has been given the Head of School Recommendation Form
Name of current teacher who has been given the Teacher Recommendation Form
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & TALENTS List any hobbies or interests:
List any extracurricular activities that you participate in:
List 4 books that you have enjoyed reading in English recently:
If any, list any previous employment (and for how long):
Page 2 of 6
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & TALENTS (continued) If any, list organizations that you have volunteered for (and for how long):
If any, list any clubs or community organizations that you belong to (and for how long):
Please indicate below your activities, interests and talents by checking the boxes below. Please check ONE interest level for each activity. Great Interest
Average Interest
No Interest
I’ve Done Before
Acting Art Band Choir Dance Computer Foreign Language School Leadership Science Sports Creative Writing
Page 3 of 6
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
STUDENT WRITING SAMPLE In your own handwriting, tell us about yourself and why you would like to become a part of our family of schools.
Applicant Signature
Date
Page 4 of 6
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
FAMILY INFORMATION Please check ALL that apply:
Parents
Mother
Father
Child resides with
Married
Living
Living
Parents
Separated
Deceased
Deceased
Father
Divorced
Mother
Single
Step-parent Other:
INFORMATION ABOUT MOTHER First Name
Last Name
City
State/Province/Territory
Country/Postal Code
Telephone (including country code)
Mobile Phone Number
E-mail Address
Occupation
Company/Business Name
Company Telephone
First Name
Last Name
City
State/Province/Territory
Country/Postal Code
Telephone (including country code)
Mobile Phone Number
E-mail Address
Occupation
Company/Business Name
Company Telephone
Title (if applicable)
Address
INFORMATION ABOUT FATHER
Title (if applicable)
Address
Page 5 of 6
MERITAS BOARDING COMMON APPLICATION
INFORMATION ABOUT SIBLINGS Name
Age
Present School
Name
Age
Present School
Name
Age
Present School
What are your expectations for your child:
What are your child’s strengths and weaknesses:
Has your child ever been suspended, expelled, asked to withdraw or denied readmission to any school?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Parent Signature
Date
Page 6 of 6
Please return completed form by mail or e-mail to: International Admissions Director
p 212.232.0266, ext. 826
1 Morris Street, 19th Floor
e [email protected]
New York, NY 10004 USA
meritas.net/boardingapplication
HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION FORM
This form should be completed by the Head of School and can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat or printed.
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Grade Applying For
This student is applying for admission to The Meritas Family of Schools for the scholastic year. We appreciate the time you spend completing this confidential request. Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of great value to the Admissions Committee. Outstanding
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Not Applicable
Writing mechanics Writing style Writing content Reading comprehension Intellectual curiosity Motivation Attitude Participation Achievement Sense of humor Reaction to criticism Self confidence Concern for others Reaction to setbacks Personal conduct Personal integrity General emotional stability General level of maturity Perseverance
Page 1 of 3
HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please provide your assessment of the student’s INTEGRITY
Please describe the student’s RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS
Please describe the student’s INTERACTIONS WITH ADULTS
Please describe any disciplinary issues pertaining to this student:
Page 2 of 3
HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please tell us anything else you can about the candidate which will help us understand this student better:
Did your school make any accommodations for this student? (If yes, please explain):
Has the student missed more than 10 days of school during any academic year (If yes, please explain):
How long have you known the student?
Would you like to discuss this student with the school? Yes
No
I recommend this candidate for admission to the Meritas Family of Schools: With Great Enthusiasm
With Confidence
Name
Position
School
School Telephone
Signature
Date
With Reservation
I Do Not Recommend
Page 3 of 3
Please return completed form by mail or e-mail to: International Admissions Director
p 212.232.0266, ext. 826
1 Morris Street, 19th Floor
e [email protected]
New York, NY 10004 USA
meritas.net/boardingapplication
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
This form should be completed by the student’s teacher and can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat or printed.
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Grade Applying For
This student is applying for admission to The Meritas Family of Schools for the scholastic year. We appreciate the time you spend completing this confidential request. Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of great value to the Admissions Committee. Outstanding
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Not Applicable
Writing mechanics Writing style Writing content Reading comprehension Intellectual curiosity Motivation Attitude Participation Achievement Sense of humor Reaction to criticism Self confidence Concern for others Reaction to setbacks Personal conduct Personal integrity General emotional stability General level of maturity Perseverance
Page 1 of 3
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please provide your assessment of the student’s QUALITY OF WORK
Please describe the student’s LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Please describe the student’s PEER INTERACTIONS
Please describe the student’s FACULTY INTERACTIONS
Page 2 of 3
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Please describe the student’s SPECIAL TALENTS, INTERESTS, AND/OR ABILITIES
Did your school make any accommodations for this student? (If yes, please explain):
Has the student missed more than 10 days of school during any academic year (If yes, please explain):
How long have you known the student?
Would you like to discuss this student with the school? Yes
No
I recommend this candidate for admission to the Meritas Family of Schools: With Great Enthusiasm
With Confidence
Name
Position
School
School Telephone
Signature
Date
With Reservation
I Do Not Recommend
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