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Admissions Criteria:

1. Discipline: Requires a clean record; only minor infractions will be considered.
2. Academics: Minimum 2.0 overall GPA in core subjects (English, Math, Science, History, Foreign Language) and an FCAT score of Level 2 or above to ensure success in our college-preparatory curriculum.
3. Support & Accommodations: FES-UA students requiring minimal support thrive best here. Applicants needing extensive accommodations require review by our Academic Placement Committee to ensure proper services under state law (IDEA). The school reserves the right to determine enrollment status on whether it can reasonably accommodate a student's needs without fundamentally altering its educational model.
4. Prior Dismissals: Applicants dismissed from a previous school will not be considered without a written character reference from that school's principal.
5. Mid-Year (Good Cause) Transfers: Reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Admitted students may participate in athletics if they meet FHSAA guidelines.

Key Dates & Fees

• Application Opening: November 1 (for the 2027–28 school year).
• Application Fee: Non-refundable; due at submission along with all required supplemental forms.
• Matriculation Fee: $500 non-refundable fee due upon acceptance to complete final enrollment.

How to Apply

1. Create an Account: Select "Create an Account" at the top of the page, create a login, and verify your email.
2. Start Application: Log in and select "Create A New Student Application." (Progress autosaves; completed sections show a green check mark).
3. Submit & Pay: Download and complete any required supplemental forms, select "Review & Submit," and pay the non-refundable application fee.
4. Follow Up: Track your application status online. VCA will contact you with next steps.