Shenandoah Valley Academy

Application Process

Applying
A completed application with a $20 fee ($200 for international students) should be submitted to begin the review process. This form should be completed by the parents or guardian. The school recommends that parents complete the application prior to the campus visit.

Applicant's Personal Statement
This form is a part of the application and should be completed by the applicant in his/her own handwriting without any other help and is meant to represent the applicant’s best work.

Recommendations
Parents and the applicant should complete the appropriate sections on the English teacher, Mathematics teacher, Principal/Head/Counselor, and personal reviews before distributing them to the appropriate people, along with stamped envelopes addressed to Shenandoah Valley Academy Admissions Office. The reviewers should return the forms directly to the Admissions Office.

Official Transcripts & School Records
The parents or guardian should complete the Release of Transcript and School Records form and submit it to the applicant’s current or last attended school. It is helpful if an unofficial copy of the transcript or recent report cards can be brought to the campus visit

Educational/Psychological & Diagnostic Testing
If current (within two years) educational/psychological or other diagnostic testing related to the applicant’s aptitude or achievement is available, please forward copies to the Admissions Office. Further testing may be required.

 

International Students
International applicants requiring a student visa I-20 must submit a notarized copy of the parent’s current bank account to show proof of financial support. Second language applicants should submit official TOEFL iBT scores. The application fee for applicants is $200, due to the additional cost of correspondence and processing.

All documents, including transcripts, must be notarized English translations. Transcripts must include a description of each course, the grade and credit issued for the course. All international students must have an approved guardian living nearby SVA before final acceptance.  The guardian must accompany the student at registration.

Campus Visit
A campus visit and an interview is an essential part of the admissions process.  It is helpful for the Admissions Office to have as much information about the applicant as possible prior to  visiting.

Whenever possible, both parents are encouraged to be present. Please call the Admissions Office (540-740-2206) to schedule a visit; we will help in any way we can.