Admissions Policy
You must be a Boston resident to attend the Boston Arts Academy. Even though the Boston Arts Academy only accepts students who live in the City of Boston, students may audition from other cities, states or countries. However, before we release a letter of acceptance, the student must provide a proof of Boston residency (Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End).
The Academy seeks a student body that is passionate about the arts, that works and learns together as a community and that reflects the diversity of the city of Boston. In reviewing applications for admission, the Academy will therefore seek evidence of the following qualities: potential and ability in the arts; commitment and self-discipline to advance in both artistic and academic studies; and the ability to contribute to building a successful, supportive and inclusive school community.
Application Process
The application process is designed to give all students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability, potential and commitment. All interested students, at all levels of prior experience, are encouraged to apply.
The application process consists of two stages:
1. The written audition application with an arts evaluation form.
2. The audition in the arts (a panel composed of staff from Pro Arts Colleges, artists from community arts organizations and BAA staff conducts the auditions.)
If the student is accepted or placed on the waiting list he/she needs to complete the written application, which includes two essays that give students an opportunity to write about himself or herself, an academic evaluation form and a records release form.
Acceptance & Retention
Once a student is accepted into the Boston Arts Academy, they are informed of their rights, privileges and responsibilities as a BAA community member. These are clearly articulated in the Contract of Acceptance signed by both the students and their parent or guardian. Boston Arts Academy offers many opportunities for support for students who are struggling with their course work. If a student is consistently ineligible because of her/his performance in her/his major and has not taken advantage of the support mechanisms offered, she/he may be denied readmission to Boston Arts Academy for the following academic year.
Parents and students may appeal a decision for admission or re-admission by requesting, in writing a hearing to Boston Arts Academy administration.
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