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Application Instructions

NOTE: The application is a PDF format. Make sure you have the most current Acrobat Reader program installed on

your computer. It is important to save your document to your computer. We recommend typing and printing one page at time.

The NCA application can also be completed online through our website at: http://northcedar.net/online-application/.

The whole application must be filled out using ENGLISH ONLY.

Step 1: Complete page 1-3 with personal information and interests:

A. Check the line for the program choice (example: School Year-10 months)

B. Attach passport-size photo. This can be a passport, school or digital photo

C, D, E: FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

C. Include a copy of the picture page of your passport. If you do not have a passport, please continue the application

process. You will need to apply for a passport ASAP. Please visit the State Department Website for additional

information: http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/pubs/pubs 854.html

D. Please accurately describe your English language abilities.

E. Students applying for dual enrollment in University of Wisconsin courses should be aware of the following

minimum English language assessment scores: TOEFL iBT 61, iTEP Slate 4.0, IELTS 5.5.

Step 2: Complete your Student Letter page 4: Follow the Directions. Remember this is your way of letting us know who

you are …be enthusiastic!

Step 3: Have your parents complete the Parent letter (in English) page 5: This letter, like the Student Letter, is

another introduction into your life. This letter will also be shared with your resident director and school counselor and

should be as detailed as possible

Step 4: Complete Family Album pages 6 & 7: Include as many pages as you would like for your Family Album and be

creative! Be sure to include pictures of you and your family and some of the activities you participate in. Label all pictures

clearly. You can use digital photos or color copies of the originals if they do not take away from the quality of the picture.

Step 5: Request written recommendation letters from 2 separate teachers: Print out the 1-page recommendation form and

give it to your teachers. This section can be completed in pen. The teacher can either give the completed recommendation to

you or send it directly to the office. If they choose to send it directly, give them the address information shown on the top of

page 2, or they can send it via email to: admissions@northcedar.net.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 1 recommendation letter must be from your English teacher, the 2nd letter can be from a

teacher of your choice.

Step 6: Request an official transcript from your high school: An official transcript must have an official school stamp or

signature. Please have the teacher/principal translate the grading scale to a 4.0 grading scale. Also keep in mind that the

minimum GPA for students applying for entry into 9th

or 10th

grade is 2.5 and for students applying for entry into 11th

or 12th

grade the minimum GPA is 3.0. These are the minimum, cumulative grade point average (GPA) entry requirements.

Step 7: Make a copy of the entire application for your records.

Step 8: We recommend emailing the application to: admissions@northcedar.net, or mailing the application PRIORITY

MAIL to the address shown on the top of page 2.

Step 9: Please submit a non-refundable $150.00 school application fee. The application fee is due at the time the

application is submitted. The fee can be paid online at http://northcedar.net/apply/, or through wire transfer as described on the bottom of page 2.

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Applications can be mailed to:

North Cedar Academy

Admissions Office

1500 Port Arthur Road

Ladysmith, WI USA 54848

We will review your application and if you meet all of the admission requirements, you and (if applicable) your international

agency, will be notified that you have been accepted to North Cedar Academy. Our Director of Admissions will send you an

Acceptance Letter and our Authorization Packet. The authorization packet contains all required permission forms which may

be needed throughout the school year. All accepted students will receive an Invoice for the tuition, fees, and room and board

(along with bank wire transfer instructions). A 20% tuition deposit is required to hold your placement at NCA, and the entire

balance must be paid prior to your arrival on campus.

2017-2018 tuition for 9th

and 10th

grade students is $43,000.00 + application fee (full school year) which includes all class dues,

most co-curricular and extra-curricular fees, all cultural immersion trip fees, and all room and board fees (3 meals a day/7 days

a week).

2017-2018 tuition for 11th

and 12th

grade students is $48,000.00 + application fee (full school year) which includes all class

dues, most co-curricular and extra-curricular fees, all cultural immersion trip fees, all University of Wisconsin course fees,

and all room and board fees (3 meals a day/7 days a week).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Following confirmation of the deposit payment, each student will receive a signed I-20.

The Acceptance Letter, signed Receipt, the original signed I-20, and the student’s passport must be brought to the local

consulate or embassy for the F-1 Visa interview. The entire balance must be paid prior to your arrival into the United States.

All payments are to be made in United States Dollars (USD).

To wire your payment:

PLEASE REFERENCE STUDENT NAME IN THE WIRE TRANSFER

1. Intermediary/Receiving Bank 2. Beneficiary Bank 3. Beneficiary

Bankers’ Bank Pioneer Bank of Wisconsin North Cedar Academy LLC

Domestic Only Routing #: 075912479 ABA Routing/Account #: 091810296 Account #: 132096

SWIFT: BBWIUS44 Address: 200 W. Miner Ave Address: 1500 Port Arthur Rd

Madison, WI 53717, USA Ladysmith, WI 54848, USA Ladysmith, WI 54848, USA

Student Application

Applicant’s Nickname:

________________________

Applicant’s family name (as shown on passport) First Name "Given Name" Middle Name

Street Address City State/Province

Postal Zone/Code Country Home Telephone (with Country/city codes)

E-mail Address Fax Number Emergency Contact Information

Country of Legal Residence Nationality on Passport Passport #/Expiration

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Age U.S.A. Emergency Contact Information

City/State or Providence/Country of Birth

Gender Male

Female

Years spent studying English: _________

Grade Last Completed Grade Entering at NCA

Program of Interest:

School Year (10 months)1st Semester (Sep-Jan)2nd Semester (Jan-June)

Name:____________________________Relationship:______________________Phone #:__________________________Email:____________________________

Name:____________________________Relationship:______________________Phone #:__________________________Email:____________________________

Have you taken any English language assessments?Name of the assessment (iTEP, TOEFL, IELTS, etc):

Date of assessment:Score received:

Yes No____________________________________________________________

Student Name: _____________________ PERSONAL INFORMATION

Indicate the 5 personality traits which best describe you: Adaptable Friendly Neat Relaxed Shy Athletic Humorous Optimistic Reliable Stubborn Cheerful Independent Organized Reserved Studious Considerate Informal Patient Responsible Talkative Extroverted Intelligent Pessimistic Sensitive Tolerant Flexible Introverted Quiet Serious Traditional

Indicate your 5 favorite interests in order of preference by using numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with “1” being most preferred:

List any musical instruments you play:

Tell more about the interests you specified above or list other interests not indicated above:

Describe your hometown:

How does your family spend time together?

What are your household responsibilities at home?

What are you most proud of?

Describe your best friend. What qualities make him/her your friend?

STUDENT LETTER

This letter is an important part of your application. It is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to your school. You should make your letter as friendly and personal as possible. To accomplish this you may want to share your hopes, fear, likes and dislikes, etc. You should avoid repeating information you have already provided elsewhere in the application. If you have any volunteer or work experience you can include it in this letter. Be creative and let your personality shine!

Please note this letter will be distributed with the student’s profile. So, to ensure the letter’s copy quality, please TYPE or clearly PRINT in BLACK INK. Your letter is limited to the space below. Please write or type within the lines that are provided below. The STUDENT LETTER is to be written by YOU, IN ENGLISH with no assistance.

Student Name:

PARENT LETTER

Your letter is an important part of your child’s application. Without repeating any of the information provided elsewhere in this application. Please present more detailed information that will help everyone understand your child’s personality, interest, lifestyle, and habits. We ask that you be frank and honest in letter and that you comment on your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Please include the type of information you would want to know if you were going to host or be responsible for someone else’s child.

Please note this letter will be distributed. So, to ensure the letter’s copy quality, please TYPE or clearly PRINT in BLACK INK. Your letter is limited to the space below. Please write or type within the lines that are provided below.

Student Name:

FAMILY ALBUM

On this page place recent photos showing you, your family, and/or friends in the places you frequent, doing things you enjoy.

Place A Photo Here

Describe the photo above:

Place A Photo Here

Describe the photo above:

Student Name:

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

Student’s name:

Teacher’s name: Teacher’s signature:

School name:

Street address:

City State/Province Country

For International Students At least one recommendation from an English teacher is required. Additional teacher recommendations may be submitted on a separate sheet, noting the teacher’s school and title (i.e., History Teacher) and addressing the questions listed below.

How long have you known the applicant? (Recommendations should be from an English teacher who has known the applicant for at least one year)

Does the applicant possess the maturity and academic motivation to live and study in the United States for a year/semester? Please give supporting information on why or why not.

Describe the applicant’s interpersonal skills with peers and teachers.

What are the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses? Please explain in detail.

Please feel free to provide any additional information to promote this student’s candidacy.

Rate applicant’s written and spoken English proficiency:

Advanced Good Fair Poor

Reading Writing Speaking Understanding

For American Students At least one recommendation from a teacher is required. Additional teacher recommendations may be submitted on a separate sheet, noting the teacher’s school and title (i.e., History Teacher) and addressing the questions listed below.

How long have you known the student?

Does the applicant possess the maturity and academic motivation to live and study in the United States for a year/semester? Please give supporting information on why or why not.

Describe the applicant’s interpersonal skills with peers and teachers.

What are the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses? Please explain in detail.

Please feel free to provide any additional information to promote this student’s candidacy.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST _____ Application and Application Fee

Return the completed application along with a $150.00 non-refundable application fee to the Admission’s Office at North Cedar Academy, 1500 Port Arthur Road, Ladysmith, WI 54848.

_____ Request for Release of School Records Please use the Transcript Request Form for requesting the documents from your former school(s). Please complete the form, parent/guardian(s) please sign the form, and submit it to your student’s current or former school(s). This form can be mailed to you and it can be found on our web-site at www.northcedar.net

_____ Transcripts

A complete set of your previous academic records is critical to your application. Previous academic records are needed to build the student an appropriate schedule which meets our graduation requirements. We require all high school academic records for grades 9-12 and for incoming 9th graders, we require a complete 8th grade transcript.

_____ Recommendation Letter Be sure your English teacher has completed the letter of recommendation page. For American high school students, the letter may be from any of your current or former high school teachers. For American incoming 9th grade students your letter must come from one of your 8th grade teachers.