FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Why do you ask for a Report Card? What kind of grades are you looking for? | |
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SOCAPA's Summer Programs are classroom intensive in a residential setting and therefore we want students who want to be in our classrooms during the day and who can abide by our rules at night. Generally, we are looking for students with at least a "B" average with no disciplinary red flags. For applicants with less than a "B" average, we may require additional application materials such as a short essay on why the applicant wants to attend our program and/or a reference from a teacher. We understand that some schools and classes are more difficult than others so we make decisions on a case by case basis. Basically, we want to ensure that the student is passionate about attending our workshops and that they are not going to be a disciplinary problem. |
| What is a Report Card? | |
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A Report Card is a document provided by the school that shows the courses the student is taking and the grades/marks/notes that the student is achieving. The document communicates the student's progress and performance in school. It also commonly includes comments and attendance record. Report card: bulletin, las notas, boleta de calificaciones, pagella, documento di valutazione, karne, öğrenci karnesi. |
| What are my chances of being accepted? | |
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As long as there is still space in the program (see next question) and your grades are good (see above), then there is a 99% chance that you will be accepted to the program. |
| When is your Application Deadline? | |
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SOCAPA operates under a rolling admissions policy, meaning that our admissions office reviews and decides on applications as they are received until there are no openings left in the session/program. Applicants are generally notified of their admissions status within two weeks from the time our office receives a complete application, report card, and the $500 registration deposit. In past years, we have closed some programs as early as January and yet, due to last minute cancellations, we have had openings in other programs up to two weeks before the start date. We highly recommend early application as space is competitive and limited. |
| Do you accept International Students? | |
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Absolutely. Last year, over thirty percent of our student body came from outside the United States. A Tourist Visa is all that is required to attend the camp. You do not need to apply for a Student Visa for educational programs less than six months in duration. |