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ADMISSIONS
The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is on a rolling admissions
basis. Applications to our exceptional Fine Arts program are
accepted and reviewed throughout the year, with acceptance
notifications sent at an appropriate time for enrollment
into our programs. To request a view book go to
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VISIT
A visit to the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is one of
the most important aspects of the admissions process. It
provides us the chance to
assess your potential to study at our college, it gives
you, the student, the opportunity to personally observe our
art college first-hand in a way not possible through other
presentations. You are invited to sit in on classes and have
direct conversations with the students and faculty.
Applicants living beyond 300 miles are encouraged to
have a personal interview, but may choose to forward a
slide, CD or DVD portfolio to the Admissions Office. The
Lyme Academy College, also, participates in the National
Portfolio Day Association scheduled portfolio reviews
across the country. Please check their link for dates
and time near you:
http://www.npda.org
HOW TO APPLY TO THE LYME ACADEMY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
- The easiest way to APPLY is online:
complete an application online.
- You may fill out a paper application found in our view book,
or
print your own application using Adobe, Acrobat Reader
(Click
here to download Acrobat if needed).
The Admissions Office reserves the right to request
additional information when necessary. To complete our
application process, the following must be received and sent
to the attention of the Admissions Dept:
- Application Fee: A non-refundable
Application fee of $55 must accompany the Application
Form. (Processing fees apply if funds come from outside
the US)
- Transcripts: Transcripts are required.
You must have received a high school diploma or the
equivalent prior to entering our College of Fine Arts.
Official copies of all high school and college transcripts
must be forwarded to the Admissions Office.
Standardized test results from SAT or ACT should be included
on your transcripts or you may have test results sent
directly to the Admissions Office by using the Academy codes
when taking the test: SAT use code #1791; ACT use code
#0566. SAT and ACT scores include Reading, Writing and
Mathematics. You may omit the high school transcript if you
have completed two years of college.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of
recommendation are required. Ask that these letters be
sent directly to the College Admissions Office.
Letters should be from individuals who can comment on your
potential for success and commitment as an art student.
- Admissions Portfolio Review / Interview:
You must present a portfolio for review and participate in
an interview with our admissions staff to be considered for
admissions to the Lyme Academy. Portfolio reviews and
interviews are on campus, at
National Portfolio Day events, and during selected high
school visits across the country. If you live within
300 miles of Old Lyme, please schedule a visit to the
Academy and present your portfolio to our admissions staff.
We encourage all applicants to visit our college, but if
distance makes this difficult, you may choose to send a
slide or electronic portfolio and participate in a telephone
interview. Please do not mail original work to the
College. We cannot be responsible for its safety or
return.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND TUITION DEPOSIT
When we notify you of your acceptance to the College, we
expect you to submit a non-refundable tuition deposit of
$400, a signed Enrollment Agreement, Residency Statement,
and a Proof of Immunization no later than May1st, or two
weeks after the date of acceptance, whichever comes later.
Your deposit applies towards the fist semester's tuition.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer Students will be considered for admission to the
first year Foundation program. Official transcripts
from all colleges and universities attended must be on file
in the admissions office. Liberal Arts course credit
with a grade of C or better from an accredited institution
will be considered for transfer. Students with studio
credits paralleling the College's first year curriculum may
request a portfolio review by our Foundation Faculty for
advanced standing and transfer credit consideration.
DEFERRED ADMISSIONS
Students who have paid the non-refundable $400 deposit may
defer their attendance for up to one year by notifying the
College in writing. The $400 deposit is forfeited if
you do not attend the Academy within one year.
SPRING SEMESTER ADMISSION
We accept applications for entrance in the spring semester.
Transfer students, International students, and
non-traditional students are encouraged to apply for Spring
semester admission.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts accepts international
students. Please request additional information.
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