Admissions
Welcome to The Lowell Whiteman School, one of the most unique and compelling educational experiences available in the US. The following list and supporting pages will help you learn more about what distinguishes LWS, as well as walk you through the application process. Please consider a campus tour. Seeing our campus, visiting classes and meeting our faculty will help you get a feel for the school. Seeing our students and teachers in action isn’t something we can duplicate on a web site, and will help you make a decision as to whether Lowell Whiteman is the right choice.
Application Checklist
1) Apply online (you will be taken to another window) or print out the LWS Application.
2) Decide between the Ski/Ride or Global Immersion Studies programs. Please note that the Ski/Ride program, which is run in conjunction with the world-renowned Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, is for winter athletes with competitive experience. If you are expecting to be in the Ski/Ride program, we will fit a visit to the SSWSC into your schedule.
3) Provide the required recommendations, requested by you and sent directly to the Lowell Whiteman School, address below. The recommendation forms are available in the application packet.
4) Have a complete transcript, including standardized test scores, sent of the current and previous academic years with as much information as is available.
5) Call for a campus tour and interview, please call 970-879-1350, x15 or email us at admissions@lws.edu. We strongly encourage all applicants to visit the school. Typically, the interview is completed during a campus visit, and prospective students have an opportunity to visit classes. If circumstances preclude an in-person interview, the Admissions Office will make other arrangements.
6) Submit an application fee of $50, payable to Lowell Whiteman School, with your application.
Admissions
Lowell Whiteman School
42605 County Road 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Fax is 970-879-0506
Application Timeline
Applications for 2012-13 are due February 15, 2012. A visit is part of the application process, and every effort should be made to visit the school by February 15. Notification of our decisions for the 2012-2013 year will be emailed on March 10, 2012. Accepted families must respond to us with their decision to enroll by April 1.
Applying after February 15 After February 15, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Applications for Mid-Year Entry The Lowell Whiteman School does accept applications for mid-year entry. Applications for admission received at times other than for the beginning of the academic year are processed on a rolling basis. Please contact the office directly for additional information.
Other Details
Tuition and Fees The base day student tuition for 2011-12 is $18,700; base boarding student tuition is $34,900.
Students participating in the Global Immersion Studies program have an additional $4,000 obligation, while student-winter athletes paricipating with the SSWSC pay the club's fees.
A 10% deposit ensures a student's enrollment, and then the rest of the tuition is payable all at once in July, or in 2 installments, with a 2.5% administrative fee. The GIS fee must be collected by November 1.
Testing The Lowell Whiteman School requires some form of standardized testing as part of the application. We recommend the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), though we will accept other standardized test scores, so long as they have been taken within the last year.
Financial Aid Applicants for need-based financial aid are encouraged to complete the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) by February 15 or as early as possible. The PFS can be found online at http://sss.nais.org/. Our school code is 8188. For a complete financial aid policy, please contact the Admissions office.
International Applicants Please visit our International Admissions page.