NSA Application for Admission 2013-2014 by NSA

National Sports Academy

Application for Admission 2013-2014

National Sports Academy

Admissions Checklist

All Students

 Interview. Please plan to participate in a practice during the winter  Application Student Application (including essay) Mathematics Teacher Reference English Teacher Reference Coaches Reference

 Other Official Transcript Available Test Scores

 Financial Aid Forms If you are applying for financial aid, please advise the admissions office. While applications are accepted on a rolling basis, financial aid awards are made in the Spring and aid is subject to availability after that point.

 Application Fee The $65.00 non-refundable application fee should be made payable to National Sports Academy. International Students

 TOEFL scores  English Translated Transcript (Official if NCAA eligible)

NSA rolling admission is awarded on a competitive basis after reviewing academic and athletic accomplishments, character, ability and promise. It is the school’s policy to accept students without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.

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Student Application

Instructions: Carefully complete this form and submit it to National Sports Academy. After you have completed this form, fill out the student questionnaire and distribute the recommendation forms to the appropriate individuals.

Applicant Information Name

Nickname Last

Birthdate

First

Middle

Gender ____ M ____F

Social Security Number ________________________

Month/Day/Year

(optional)

Home Address City

State

Zip Code

Country _________________________

Phone (H) ____________________________________Phone (C) _____________________________________ E-mail Address Applying for grade (circle one) Applying for September 20

7 8 9 10 11 12 PG as a __ boarder __ day student

How did you first hear about NSA? Do you have any friends or relative who currently attend or attended NSA ? If so, please provide person's name. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you previously applied to NSA?

__Yes __ No

Who should receive correspondence? __ Father Only __ Mother Only __ Both Parents __ Other Parents are: __ Married __ Separated __ Divorced __ Widowed __ Never Married With whom does applicant live? ________________________________________________________________ List of siblings (with ages)

Is the applicant applying for Financial Aid? __ Yes __ No Other schools where the applicant plans to apply:

Family Information Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________ Occupation Home address (if different than applicant)

Phone (H)

Phone (C)

E-mail

Business Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Business Address Phone

Fax

E-mail

Graduate of

Degree

Parent/Guardian Name ___________________________________________ Occupation Home address (if different than applicant) Phone (H)

Phone (C)

E-mail

Business Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Business Address Phone

Fax

E-mail

Graduate of

Degree

Academic Information Current School

Grade Level

School Address Phone Principal

Fax Guidance Counselor

PSAT/SAT

Do you receive any special academic services? If yes, please explain

Do you have an IEP or 504 plan? __ Yes __ No Current GPA, academic achievements, and awards

What are your strongest characteristics as a student?

Athletic Information Winter Sport

Years of Participation

Coach(es) Club Affiliation Current ranking / national standing / competitive record & achievements _________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 821 Mirror Lake Drive | Lake Placid, NY 12946 | p:518-523-3460 | f: 518-523-3488 | info@nationalsprotsacademy.com | nationalsportsacademy.com

What are your strongest characteristics as an athlete?

__________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your academic and athletic goals for the future?

Essay Name of Applicant ___________________________________________________________________________ Current School _______________________________________________________ Current Grade ___________________ Applying for Grade ___________________ Applicant and parents certify that the information given here is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicant

Date

Parent

Date

Describe in your own words, why you would like to enroll in a boarding school for athletes, what you hope to gain from attending National Sports Academy, and what you might contribute to our community?

2. Please choose one of these statements and then write a 500 word (minimum) response to it. Use additional sheets if necessary. Describe a person you admire or who has influenced you a great deal. Explain the impact of an event or activity that has changed your life or your way of thinking. Describe something that you have read in the past year that you have enjoyed or that has impacted you. 3. What else would you like us to know about you?

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Mathematics Teacher Reference To the Applicant • •

Please type or print your name in the space below and then give this form to your current Mathematics teacher. Provide your reference with an stamped envelope addressed to National Sports Academy.

Name of Applicant _____________________________________________ Applicant to grade ________________ Signature ____________________________________________________Date ___________________________

To the Parent/Guardian Please read and sign the statement below. I acknowledge that I waive my right to read the confidential teacher recommendation and the school report for the student listed above. Name of Parent/Guardian __________________________________________ Date ________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________________

To the Teacher This student is applying for admission to National Sports Academy. National Sports Academy offers young men and women a balance between academics and athletics, providing programs that meet the individual needs of our student-athletes as they prepare themselves for athletic competition, college, and life. Please use this form to provide us with a candid statement about the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, especially with regard to academic ability, character, enthusiasm, responsibility, and ability to work with others. We would appreciate your cooperation in completing this form at your earliest convenience and return it to the address below. Please sign the form and return to National Sports Academy in the envelope provided by the student. Thank you for your assistance. Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Position __________________________________________________________________________________ Email address _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Name of School ____________________________________________________________________________ May we contact you for additional information? _________ yes _________ no Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation.Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.

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Mathematics Teacher Reference

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Name of student: _______________________________________________________________________________ 1. How well do you know the student academically? _____________________________________________________ 2. In what years did you teach the student? _________________ 3. How large was the class? _____________________ 4. What course(s)? _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Briefly describe your course. It is helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Next year what Math course would be the most appropriate placement for the student? _______________________ 7. Is this course part of an honors or accelerated course? ________________________________________________ 8. If the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate. _________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Please comment on this studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community. __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student. ________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Comments: ________________________________

__________________ _______________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Mathematics Teacher Reference

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Name of student: _______________________________________________________________________________ Please check as appropriate.

One of the top Excellent (top few I have 10% this year) ever encountered

Good (above average)

Average

Below Average

No basis for judgement

Knowledge of Basic Skills Accuracy in the Use of Basic Skills Problem Solving Ability Reasoning Ability Understanding of and Appreciation for the Underlying Ideas and Concepts Effort Overall Performance Willingness to Accept the Challenge of the More Difficult Problems and Exercises Command of Mathematics Compared to Other Students Whom You Have Taught Academic Potential Intellectual Curiosity Honesty/Integrity Responsibility Maturity (relative to age) Organization Concern for Others Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks Respected by Peers Accepts constructive criticism Willingness to Improve

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English Teacher Reference To the Applicant • •

Please type or print your name in the space below and then give this form to your current English teacher. Provide your reference with an stamped envelope addressed to National Sports Academy.

Name of Applicant _____________________________________________ Applicant to grade _______________ Signature ____________________________________________________Date __________________________

To the Teacher This student is applying for admission to National Sports Academy. National Sports Academy offers young men and women a balance between academics and athletics, providing programs that meet the individual needs of our student-athletes as they prepare themselves for athletic competition, college, and life. Please use this form to provide us with a candid statement about the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, especially with regard to academic ability, character, enthusiasm, responsibility, and ability to work with others. We would appreciate your cooperation in completing this form at your earliest convenience and return it to the address below. Please sign the form and return to National Sports Academy in the envelope provided by the student. Thank you for your assistance. Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Position ____________________________________________________________________________________ Email address _______________________________________________________________________________ Telephone __________________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________ Date _________________________ Name of School _____________________________________________________________________________ May we contact you for additional information? _________ yes _________ no Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation.Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.

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English Teacher Reference

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Name of student: ________________________________________________________________________________ 1. How well do you know the student academically? _____________________________________________________ 2. In what years did you teach the student? _________________ 3. How large was the class? _____________________ 4. What course(s)? _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Briefly describe your course. It is helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Next year what English course would be the most appropriate placement for the student? _____________________ 7. How accurately does the student read and understand what he or she has read? ___________________________ 8. If the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate. _________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. How well does the student write in comparison with other students whom you have taught? Please be specific about areas of strength and weakness. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Please comment on this studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community. _________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student. _________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Comments: ________________________________

________________ ____

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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English Teacher Reference

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Name of student: _______________________________________________________________________________ Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgment, do not hesitate to say so.

One of the top Excellent (top few I have 10% this year) ever encountered

Good (above average)

Average

Below Average

No basis for judgement

Academic Potential Intellectual Curiosity Honesty/Integrity Responsibility Maturity (relative to age) Organization Concern for Others Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks Respected by Peers Command of Basic Grammar Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Is Prepared for Class Reaction to Criticism

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Coach's Reference To the Applicant • •

Please type or print your name in the space below and then give this form to your coach. Provide your reference with an stamped envelope addressed to National Sports Academy.

Name of Applicant _____________________________________________ Applicant to grade _______________ Signature ____________________________________________________Date __________________________

To the Parent/Guardian Please read and sign the statement below. I acknowledge that I waive my right to read the confidential coach recommendation. Name of Parent/Guardian __________________________________________ Date ________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________________

To the Coach This student is applying for admission to National Sports Academy. National Sports Academy offers young men and women a balance between academics and athletics, providing programs that meet the individual needs of our student-athletes as they prepare themselves for athletic competition, college, and life. Please use this form to provide us with a candid statement about the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, especially with regard to coachability, work ethic, character, enthusiasm, responsibility, and ability to work with others. We would appreciate your cooperation in completing this form at your earliest convenience and return it to the address below. Please sign the form and return to National Sports Academy in the envelope provided by the student. Thank you for your assistance. Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Position __________________________________________________________________________________ Email address _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Name of Team ____________________________________________________________________________ May we contact you for additional information? _________ yes _________ no Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation.Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.

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Coach's Reference

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What sport and at what level do you coach?

Does the applicant possess leadership qualities? __Yes __No Please explain ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

One of the top Excellent (top few I have 10% this year) ever encountered

Good (above average)

Average

Below Average

No basis for judgement

Athletic Ability Athletic Potential Enthusiasm/Motivation Coachability Work Ethic Good Teammate Maturity (relative to age) Self-Confidence Concern for Others Punctuality Respected by Peers Reaction to Criticism

How long have you know this applicant? Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Print Name

Position

Address Phone

Fax

May we contact you for more information?

E-mail Address __Yes __No

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Release of Academic Records Directions to parents: Please sign this form and give it to the person at your child’s school who is responsible for the release of academic records. Directions to school: Please return all the requested information to the address below.

, parent(s) or legal guardian of Student’s Full Name

consent to the release of my child’s academic records and the following information to National Sports Academy in Lake Placid, New York:

1. Standardized test results for the past two (2) years. 2. Course grades for the past two (2) years. 3. Character evaluation and/or personal comments 4. Official final transcript

Signature of parent(s) / legal guardian:

______

Date:

Thank you very much for your assistance with this matter. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated.