An individual who would like to apply for admissions to The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania must submit a completed application and a non-refundable $50 application fee. The application fee will be refunded in full if the applicant requests cancellation within five (5) calendar days of the school receiving the signed application or within five (5) calendar days of first visiting the school (provided classes have not begun), whichever comes last. Applicants must submit a $100 administrative fee within 10 days of the school’s receipt of the signed application and submit a completed /signed enrollment agreement prior to starting classes. The $100 administrative fee will be refunded if the applicant does not start classes. Applicants not accepted will receive a full refund of all fees paid minus the application fee. Prospective students are encouraged to visit The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania, although a visit is not a condition for submitting the application for admission.

In addition, applicants must:

• request their official high school transcripts to be sent to The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania
• submit a completed essay
• provide SAT or ACT scores, or take the Accuplacer skills assessment
• secure the recommendation of their Admissions Representative
• receive approval from the Acceptance Committee
• obtain a portfolio evaluation (Media Arts & Animation applicants only)

Applicants are encouraged to submit SAT scores (minimum 400 verbal and 400 math) or ACT scores (minimum 17). Applicants for the Media Arts & Animation program should have a SAT math and verbal score of 440 each or a minimum ACT score of 18. The Accuplacer skills assessment may be substituted. Contact the Admissions office to arrange for testing. Applicants will receive written confirmation of their acceptance to the School.

Qualified students are accepted at any time, yet urged to apply early. An early decision has the advantage of allowing time for proper planning and processing of financial aid.

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