How to Apply

step 1: create an online account

• To begin the Online Application process, Create an Account.

• You will receive an email asking you to verify your email address before starting your online application. 

step 2: complete online application

• Please complete the Online Application forms listed in the left menu of the online application, beginning with Applicant Information form. Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. 
• Cotter Schools also uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here.   
• Submit completed Online Application and application fee of $100. 
• You will hear from our admissions staff after you complete the application. 
• We also accept common applications such as SSAT, SAO or TABS common app. 

step 3: submit supplemental documents

After you submit your completed application, our admissions staff will work with you to complete the process and submit the following documents: 

• Academic Transcripts/Grade Reports from previous schools
• Two letters of recommendation
• One page personal essay describing a significant life experience
• Copy of passport if applicable
• Completed financial verification form

sTEp 4: prepare for an interview

• Once your completed application and supplemental documents are received, the Admissions office will contact you to set up an interview. 

sTEp 5: admissions decision

• Admissions decisions will be sent three (3) business days after the interview.
• If offered admission to Cotter Schools after the application review and interview, you can accept the admission with an enrollment deposit and signed enrollment contract. Please note this deposit is refundable if you do not obtain your F-1 visa (if applicable). 

step 6: complete student visa interview (international)

• After the enrollment deposit and contract are received, Cotter Schools will issue an I-20 and the family must make an appointment for F-1 student visa. For more information about student visas, please go to the U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) website. 

step 7: complete school enrollment forms 

• The final step is to complete enrollment forms and documents sent to you by our admissions staff prior to arriving to school. If you have questions about this, please contact admissions@forum-trafic.com

step 1: create an online account

• To begin the Online Application process, Create an Account.

• You will receive an email asking you to verify your email address before starting your online application. 

step 2: complete online application

• Please complete the Online Application forms listed in the left menu of the online application, beginning with Applicant Information form. Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis.
• Cotter Schools also uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here.   
• Submit completed Online Application and application fee of $35. 
• You will hear from our admissions staff after you complete the application. 
• We also accept common applications such as SSAT, SAO or TABS common app. 

step 3: submit supplemental documents

After you submit your completed application, our admissions staff will work with you to complete the process and submit the following documents: 

• Academic Transcripts/Grade Reports from previous schools
• Two letters of recommendation
• One page personal essay describing a significant life experience

STEP 4: prepare for an interview

• Once your completed application and supplemental documents are received, the Admissions office will contact you to set up an interview. 

STEP 5: admissions decision

• Admissions decisions will be sent three (3) business days after the interview.
• If offered admission to Cotter Schools after the application review and interview, you can accept the admission with an enrollment deposit and signed enrollment contract. 

step 6: complete school enrollment forms 

• The final step is to complete enrollment forms and documents sent to you by our admissions staff prior to arriving to school. If you have questions about this, please contact admissions@forum-trafic.com

Boarding students need to pay a 10% deposit and fee to secure your place for 2023-2024. You are allowed to use a credit card for this in the finance office. Otherwise your parents can send it via wire transfer. The remainder of tuition is due by August 1. If your family wants to pay the entire tuition now (instead of two payments), please contact Mr. Jeff Novakoski.

The deposit and fee are due by April 15, 2023.

FLYWIRE: How To Guide

For questions or information regarding the boarding re-enrollment process, contact Mr. Jeff Novakoski. at 507-453-5102.