• VPA Acceptance Criteria

    The following will be considered when determining admission to Collegiate Academy. For more details, please see the Application Process page.

    • standardized test scores or projections in reading
    • standardized test scores or projections in math 
    • grades from seventh grade and eighth grade reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies courses
    • attendance
    • porfolio/audition

    Attendance and/or behavior issues may affect your acceptance to Collegiate Academy.

    Collegiate Academy's admissions committee will evaluate each completed application and supporting materials. 

    Much is expected of Collegiate Academy students, including successful participation in the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program, taking advantage of opportunities for college dual enrollment, and participation in state- and national-level competitions. The curriculum is demanding, and students work closely with other highly motivated students. As such, successful candidates typically achieve more than 310 points on their base score. The faculty and staff of Collegiate Academy are committed to providing their students with a challenging and engaging high school program.

    Application Scoring

    Attendance Maximum Points = 44
    Math standardized test  Maximum Points = 25
    Reading standardized test Maximum Points = 25
    Grades Maximum Points = 25
    Portfolio/audition Maximum Points = 60
    Maximum Total Application Score 179 Points

    Application Process 

    Applications should be submitted online. The online application process includes the electronic submission of one teacher recommendation form.  

    Prospective students who do not attend one of Erie's Public Schools will also need to submit paper transcripts from 7th and 8th grade, along with standardized test scores in reading and math, by mail or by email at collegiateadmissions@eriesd.org.

    Standard Acceptance 

    • Standardized test scores in both math and reading must fall in the top 50th percentile or higher.
    • The base score must be at least 134.

    Alternative Acceptance

    • Standardized test scores: the math or reading score must be above the 40th percentile, and the other score (math or reading) must be above 50th percentile.
    • The base score must be at least 134.

    A waiting list may be established based on current and expected enrollment.