Academy for the Fine Arts Application

Please complete the application below. Once all application materials have been submitted, you will receive a link to schedule your audition time.

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Application Checklist

Before applying to the AFA, please make sure you have met the following requirements:

-You are currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade

-You are currently taking or have already taken a level 1 arts course (preferable in your focus area) or have received a waiver from FCPS

-You are maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA

-You have read and understand the audition requirements for your desired focus area

-Your digital submissions ready to submit at the end of the form. (use this link to view the AFA Audition Packet and learn more about digital submissions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orHJE8mnJ1eg_ouR2yzjWIzVd89eyne7rwrWyUQwjBI/edit

Once your application is submitted and your references have been received, we will review a copy of your transcript along with your digital submissions. If your applications meets our expectations, we will contact you to schedule an in person interview/audition or portfolio review.

If you are not selected for an in person interview, you will receive feedback from our staff to help you better prepare for another audition should you wish to try again in the future.
Academy for the Fine Arts Application

Please fill out the info below to complete your AFA application. You will be asked for contact info for TWO references. After submitting your app, we will reach out to those references and send them a digital form to fill out. No letters of recommendation are needed.
Applicant Name Applicant Name First Last
Student Email (non FCPS email if possible)
Parent/Guardian Email
What focus area are you applying for?
I have completed my Level 1 Fine Arts Course Graduation Requirement or will have it completed by the end of this year. (Note, if no such course exists at your school for your focus area, please contact us)

I have completed my Level 1 Fine Arts Course Graduation Requirement or will have it completed by the end of this year. (Note, if no such course exists at your school for your focus area, please contact us) Yes No
Which Level I Fine Arts Course have you taken (e.g. art I, drawing and painting 1, intro to theatre, chorus...etc)?
Parent/Guardian Phone Parent/Guardian Phone - ### - ### ####
Graduation Year

Graduation Year 2026 2027 2028
Home High School
Describe your previous experience in your focus area. Include relevant coursework, private instruction, and any awards or honors earned.
Maximum of 600 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Please answer all questions as an extended response (200-300 words). This section will be used to learn more about you as an artist as well as your ability to communicate through writing. Proof your responses before submitting. It is recommended to type your responses in another program like Google Docs or Word and then copy and paste into the text boxes.
What are your long range goals in the arts? How do you hope the AFA will help you achieve your goals?
Maximum of 600 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Please answer all questions as an extended response (200-300 words). This section will be used to learn more about you as an artist as well as your ability to communicate through writing. Proof your responses before submitting. It is recommended to type your responses in another program like Google Docs or Word and then copy and paste into the text boxes.
What do you have to contribute to the AFA community? Describe your specific skill set and how can interact with others in an artistic community.
Maximum of 600 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Please answer all questions as an extended response (200-300 words). This section will be used to learn more about you as an artist as well as your ability to communicate through writing. Proof your responses before submitting. It is recommended to type your responses in another program like Google Docs or Word and then copy and paste into the text boxes.
In order to process your application, we need two personal references. References should be people who have worked with you in the arts, other teachers who know you well, or even employers. Please do not use parents or family members. References will be asked about your character, artistic ability, and performance.
Personal Reference #1
Personal Reference #1 Name (We prefer this reference to be a current arts teacher in your building) Personal Reference #1 Name (We prefer this reference to be a current arts teacher in your building) First Last
Personal Reference #1 Email Address

Confirm Email Address
How do you know Personal Reference #1?
Personal Reference #2
Personal Reference #2 Name Personal Reference #2 Name First Last
Personal Reference #2 Email Address

Confirm Email Address
How do you know Personal Reference #2?
Digital Submissions

Before you submit your application, we need your digitial submissions. Please refer to the AFA Audition Packet for more specific info on what we are looking for from each focus area. Use this link to access the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orHJE8mnJ1eg_ouR2yzjWIzVd89eyne7rwrWyUQwjBI/edit

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR LINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND SET TO "PUBLIC." CONSIDER SAVING TO YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE AND THEN SETTING THE FILE TO "ANYONE WITH THE LINK CAN VIEW."

We will review your complete application and if it meets our expectations, we will contact you to schedule an in person audition or portfolio review.
Please paste a link to your Digital Submission.
If needed, paste a link to your second digital submission here.
Submit Your Application!

Hit Submit below to complete your application.

Once your application is submitted and your references have been received, we will review a copy of your transcript along with your digital submissions. If your application meets our expectations, we will contact you to schedule an in person interview/audition or portfolio review. Auditions/reviews will take place in February. We have a separate date in April for art applicants who need more time to put together their portfolios due to taking a course in the spring.

Reach out to your references and let them know we will be sending them a form. They do not need to send a separate letter of recommendation.

Academy for the Fine Arts Application

Academy for the Fine Arts Application

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Application Checklist

Academy for the Fine Arts Application

Personal Reference #1

Personal Reference #2

Digital Submissions

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