We are accepting applications for Fall 2025-26 enrollment.  View tuition and expenses HERE.

If you have questions please contact Jes Gierke, our Director of Admissions at jgierke@studioprep.org. 

Admission Dates:

  • The Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2025-26 Admissions is Friday, April 25, 2025 (discounted application fee).
  • The Final Deadline for Fall 2025-26 Admissions is Friday August 1st, 2025.

Requirements for Admission into Elementary School (LS1):

  • Must be 8 years old by September 1 of the current school year.
  • Must be able to read independently at a third grade level.

Minimum Requirements for Admission into Middle School (LS2):

  • Must be able to read independently at a sixth grade level.

Minimum Requirements for Admission into High School:

  • Must be able to read independently at a ninth grade level.
  • Knows and can apply basic grammar rules.
  • Is able to read and comprehend a 200-page book written at a ninth grade level.
  • Can draft a 500-word basic essay.
  • Proficient in basic math.

Students who thrive at Studio Prep:

  • Have a healthy amount of age-appropriate self-discipline.
  • Enjoy the process of discovering and discussing information and ideas.
  • Value kindness and respect others.
  • Are willing to practice conflict resolution.

Below, we describe the steps for application in what we hope will be an informative and fun process for your family.

1 Please review these materials

The resources below are intended to spark imagination, inspire questions, and serve as a starting point for deeper conversations throughout the admissions process. While they don’t exactly represent our program, they offer a glimpse into what’s possible for students beyond conventional educational settings. Whether your family is coming from a traditional school, a homeschooling background, or a less structured educational setting, these resources can help you imagine new pathways for your child’s education.

Required Resources:

Optional Resources:

2Take A Peek Inside

After you’ve looked over our website, completed the Required Resources above and reviewed some of the Optional Resources, we invite you to visit us.

 

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3Tell us about your family

Family Admissions Checklist & Application

  • Let your student(s) create one 3-minute family video interviewing each family member (young & old, including themselves), answering the question: “What project would you do if you had unlimited resources, including money, time, space, etc.?” Remember to let your student take the reins as much as possible in creating the video.
  • Submit a sample of your students’ writing (creative writing, poetry, etc.).
  • Submit pictures or a video of a recent project/assignment of which your student is proud.
  • Submit Co-Op information or request School Records via the application.
  • Request a Teacher Evaluation via the application, or
  • Request two Personal References (required for students without a Teacher Evaluation).
  • Submit your application fee. The Priority Admissions Deadline Fee is $125, the Final Admissions Deadline Fee is $175.

 

Apply Now

 

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4Schedule a Shadow Day

We invite students that pass the application screening to shadow and interview.

Request a Shadow Day here.

5Schedule a Family Interview

After the Student Shadow Day, please email info@studioprep.org to

schedule your in-person Family Interview.