International Applicants
The Application Process
Thank you for your interest in Western Reserve Academy! We're thrilled to get to know you throughout the application process. Please know that we are always an email or phone call away to answer questions and provide any kind of assistance.
Special note: WRA currently requests that international visitors delay their travel to campus. Please contact the Admission Office for more information.
International Applicants
Step 1: Inquire
Fill out our Inquiry form to start the Application process. Check your mailbox — we’ll email you our Viewbook and check your inbox for the next steps in this exciting adventure!
Step 2: Visit and Interview
Please contact Mr. Jordan Shriver at shriverj@wra.net to arrange a virtual visit of Western Reserve Academy and to schedule a Skype interview.
Please note that the interview is part of the application process.
Step 3: Required Testing
For the 2020-2021 Admission season, WRA will be flexible with their standardized test requirement. We strongly suggest your best efforts to fulfill this requirement, however, we understand there may be some restrictions and want to work with you. Please be in touch with your assigned Admission counselor to figure out the best course of action.
All applicants are required to submit an official score report for ONE of the following standardized tests. Please review the chart to determine which test is right for you.
SSAT
- To register for the SSAT at Home click here
- WRA's SSAT school code is 8110
ISEE
- To register for the ISEE at Home click here
- WRA's ISEE school code is 362655
Western Reserve Academy requires that grade 12 and postgraduate applicants provide either the PSAT, SAT or ACT scores. Please request that the test results be released to Western Reserve Academy.
English Proficiency Testing
All non-native English speakers are also required to submit an official score report for one of the following English proficiency exams.
TOEFL
- TOEFLS IBT Special Home Edition register here
- Applicants from Greater China are required to take the TOEFL ITP Plus Solution for China register here
- WRA's TOEFL school code is 8115
DUOLINGO
- Take the English test from Duolingo by clicking here.
IELTS
- Not offering an online version, however open to in-person testing in 80 countries
- Learn more here
- Students who have been attending an English speaking school for 3+ years
Step 4: Apply
Start your Application! Apply to Western Reserve Academy using one of the following application portals:
- Western Reserve Academy utilizes a secure online system called Ravenna to manage applications. Click the button above to create your account and start the application process. Through Ravenna, families can submit required components and track the application process.
- Western Reserve Academy uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here.
All international applicants must submit a copy of their passport with the application.
APPLICANTS FROM GREATER CHINA
Applicant Process
- Who is considered an applicant from China?
- Test Requirements
- Interview Process
- Do parents need to attend the virutal interview?
- How to apply?
- Material Submission
Who is considered an applicant from China?
Each year, our goal is to construct a well-rounded class with students from diverse backgrounds. We will look closely at the educational background that each student brings to the WRA classroom. Therefore, regardless of whether an applicant has a green card or a passport other than PRC, if the student has received the majority of his or her education from a Chinese school, public or private, that applicant is considered an applicant from China.
If an applicant has received the majority of his or her education from an international school in China which only admits non-Chinese passport holders, he or she will be considered non-Chinese.
If an applicant with a PRC passport has attended a school in the US for a minimum of three years immediately prior to attending high school, he or she will not be considered a Chinese applicant.
Test Requirements
All applicants are required to submit an official score report for ONE of the following standardized tests. Please review the chart to determine which test is right for you.
SSAT
- To register for the SSAT at Home click here
- WRA's SSAT school code is 8110
ISEE
- To register for the ISEE at Home click here
- WRA's ISEE school code is 362655
English Proficiency Testing
Chinese applicants are also required to submit an official score report for one of the following English proficiency exams.
TOEFL
- TOEFLS IBT Special Home Edition register here
- Applicants from Greater China are required to take the TOEFL ITP Plus Solution for China register here
- WRA's TOEFL school code is 8115
DUOLINGO
- Take the English test from Duolingo by clicking here.
IELTS
- Not offering an online version, however open to in-person testing in 80 countries
- Learn more here
Interview Process
Each virtual interview will last approximately 15-30 minutes and will be conducted via Zoom or WeChat.
Please email Jordan Shriver at shriverj@wra.net or Lily Zhang zhangleli@wra.net to schedule the interview
Do parents need to attend the virutal interview?
How to apply?
Material Submission
Our application deadline is January 15. We understand that your transcript, your recommendations and your test score may not be ready by Jan 15 . You must submit everything by February 14 in order for an application to be considered complete.
You may check the status of your application on SSAT or Ravenna. If there is something missing, we will contact you. It is extremely important that you put on your application a working email address which you will check daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is WRA mainly a day school or boarding school?
- How many Chinese students are you going to admit for the 2020-21 school year?
- Do you offer ESL classes?
- Do you admit students for the spring semester?
- What is the admit rate?
- Will there be spaces for 11th and 12th grade?
- How do I schedule a campus visit?
- How do I prepare for the interview?
- When will admission decisions be announced?
Is WRA mainly a day school or boarding school?
How many Chinese students are you going to admit for the 2020-21 school year?
Do you offer ESL classes?
Do you admit students for the spring semester?
What is the admit rate?
Will there be spaces for 11th and 12th grade?
How do I schedule a campus visit?
You may email our admission office (admission@wra.net) to schedule a virtual campus visit.
How do I prepare for the interview?
When will admission decisions be announced?
Important Dates
February 14, 2020 — boarding student applications and Financial Aid paperwork due
March 10, 2020 — boarding student decisions released
Should you miss any application deadlines, you are encouraged to contact the Admission Office about space and financial aid availability.
Meet Your International Admission Representative
