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Admissions Process

 

Step 1: Required for Admissions Committee Review

  • Applications for Admissions (link to the application)
  • Most Recent Standardized Test Scores (if test scores are not available, please consider a local testing center in your area)
  • Attendance and Discipline Report
  • Most Recent Report Card/Proof of Elementary School Completion (if entering as a freshman)
  • Official Transcript- (if entering as a sophomore, junior, or senior) Submit a "Transcript Request Form" to your current school. We understand that this is not your final/official transcript. Your final/official transcript will be requested once you have completed the year. Submit this form, signed by the parent, to the registrar/principal of your current school.
  • Evaluations- A personal evaluation from each of the following should be mailed/faxed directly to the Director of Admissions (registrar@svasda.org/540-740-3336): 
  • Personal Statement (Link to form. Must be in the student's own writing)
 

UPON COMPLETION OF STEP 1, THE APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ACCEPTANCE.

 

Step 2: Complete with Cindy Champion: cindy.champion@svasda.org- (540) 740-2228 Student Account Mgr.

  • Financial Plan - Contact Cindy Champion at (540) 740-2228
  • SVA Student Aid - If you wish to apply for SVA Student Aid, complete the application linked here and return it along with the first two pages of your federal 1040 form.
  • FACTS Tuition Managment - All families are required to enroll with FACTS for tuition payment processing. Enroll by clicking the FACTS link at the bottom of the payment plans page or here.
  • 2-Way Church Matching Form - Submit form to your church. Approved amount will be needed when preparing your financial plan.
  • Complete the Voluntary Wage Assignment Form and Financially Responsible Form.

Registration Documents

 

 

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Admissions Philosophy

Students in grades nine through twelve who demonstrate a definite interest and commitment to receiving a Christian education and supporting the mission, philosophy, and objectives of SVA will be considered for admission. Shenandoah Valley Academy admits students of any race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, or age. No discrimination is made in administration of educational policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, athletic or extracurricular programs.

Only those students who show respect in attitude and behavior for the word of God, maintain a reverent attitude toward that which is spiritual, agree to abide by the policies and standards of the Academy, and conduct themselves in harmony with the standards of Christian education as upheld by the Seventh-day Adventist Church should apply for admission to Shenandoah Valley Academy.

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.

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 near SVA before final acceptance. The guardian must accompany the student at registration.