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Admission
The Taft Summer School seeks students interested in striving for excellence. Students should be willing to conduct themselves maturely, both inside and outside the classroom, or they will not be able to take advantage of the challenging academic program. The atmosphere of the Summer School is informal, but the program is designed with the expectation that each student will be willing to work hard to enhance his/her academic profile. Experience has shown that students who are unwilling to make a commitment to their work should not consider spending a summer at Taft.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record, the personal recommendation of their school head or principal, and the recommendation of two classroom teachers. The admissions committee is particularly interested in students whose enthusiasm will allow them to take full advantage of our summer program. Applications will be acted upon within two weeks of receipt of the application form, recommendations, and the application fee.
While an interview is not required, students and their parents may visit the school by appointment.
The Summer School admits students of any race to all rights, privileges, and programs, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin in the administration of its policies or program.
How to Apply
Instructions to the Applicant
- Carefully fill out the application, Form A. Make sure that your parent or guardian signs the back of the form. Enclose the $50 application fee, and mail the form to the Summer School Office. Make your check payable to Taft Summer School, and please do not forget to select your courses.
- Give Forms B, C and D to the appropriate educator. Be sure that you have indicated on those forms which program you are applying to, and provide a stamped and addressed envelope with each form.
Application to the on-campus program is handled on a rolling basis.
Note: If you applied to the Taft School for the 2010-11 academic year, you need not send the additional transcripts and recommendations to the Summer School. Simply fill out Form A and indicate in the appropriate space that you have applied. We will obtain your records from the Admissions office.
International Student Arrival and Departure
Because of the complexity of international flight schedules and the fatigue often associated with jet lag, we ask that international students arrive on Saturday, June 26. For students traveling without a parent or guardian, Taft will provide transportation, free of charge, from two local airports. These are JFK Airport in New York and Bradley International Airport in Hartford/Springfield.
Please note: Effective immediately, this service, offered at no additional charge to our students, is only available on June 26 and 27, and on July 31. Students planning to arrive or depart on days other than those outlined above are encouraged to make their own transportation arrangements. Recommendations for local car services are available upon request.
Additional fees will be charged to escort unaccompanied minors and to arrange pick-up at other locations.
Visa
We have been advised by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service that due to the nature of our program an F1 student visa is not required in order to attend the Taft Summer School. A letter specifying the purpose of the visit to the U.S. will be mailed to the student upon enrollment in the program.
If you have any questions regarding your immigration status, please contact your local U.S. Embassy.