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Apply to ATI

We are delighted that you have found us. Please find a detailed outline of our admissions process below. We look forward to getting to know you.

What kind of student am I?

  • Unconventional

  • Entrepreneurial

  • Purpose-driven

  • ATI 'Unconventional' Student headshot

    Do you like to explore your own path?

    Do you like to be your own person beyond the clichés of standard high school cliques? Do you love exploring new styles, new entertainment, new ideas, new cultures, new ways of living? What if you could learn, explore, and dream widely beyond the relatively narrow boundaries of standard peer culture? If you yearn for the social freedom to be yourself, ATI may be ideal for you.

    Apply Today
  • ATI 'Entreprenurial' Student Headshot

    Are you eager to get started as an entrepreneur?

    We live in a Golden Age for teen entrepreneurs. When he was 17 years old, Austin Russell founded Luminar, now worth more than a billion dollars. Or perhaps you want to create an internet business or market your own fashion brand. Whatever you aspire to do, as they say in Silicon Valley, “fail faster.” Get started now. Try things out. If it doesn't work out, pivot. But get going!

    Apply Today

  • Is it important to you to be driven by a sense of purpose?

    Some people are motivated primarily by meaning and purpose. Do you long for a greater sense of purpose? Do you wish your classes were more meaningful? Are you more motivated when you know why you are doing something? Are you interested in developing your own personal sense of meaning and purpose? At ATI, students explore meaning while also being given the freedom to focus on purpose-driven projects.

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  • Before You Begin

    Here's what you need to know to get started with the ATI application process.

    • Current Academic Year Transfers 2018 – 2019

      Because our program is tailored to each individual student, mid-year transfers who are a good fit for ATI can work very well. Students interested in transferring to ATI should contact the school and complete our online admissions application.

    • Rolling Admissions
      2019 – 2020

      We are admitting students on a rolling basis for the 2019-2020 school year at the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade levels as well as a few mature 8th grade students who are ready for this opportunity. After submitting a complete application, you should receive an admissions decision within two weeks. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as seats for the 2019-2020 school year are limited.

    • No Standardized
      Testing Equipment

      The most important selection criteria in our admissions process is suitability for our environment. Our admissions process focuses on getting to know the applicant's interests, goals, and values. We ask for letters of recommendation and a transcript to understand each student's previous educational experience but do not require standardized test scores such as the SSAT.

    • Tuition and
      Financial Aid

      Tuition reflects each ATI campus's geography. To request a current rate sheet, please contact your campus of interest. We offer financial aid based on demonstrated family need. To apply for financial aid, visit the website of our service partner, FAST.

  • Application Steps

    Please find a detailed outline of our admissions process below. We look forward to getting to know you!

    • Complete the
      Parent Application

      Have one or both of your parents complete the ATI Parent Application, and submit the $100 application fee.

    • Complete your
      Student Application

      Respond to a series of short answer questions to help us get to know you, your interests, and your goals. This step typically takes approximately 1-2 hours. Download and review your questions ahead of time here.

    • Share Your
      Educational History

      Submit a current Math and an English letter of recommendation to us at admissions@thoughtandindustry.com. Also, please contact your most recently attended school or your educational advisor to arrange to have us sent a copy of your current transcript. Transcripts should be emailed to admissions@thoughtandindustry.com.

      For Math and English recommendations, you can use the forms provided, or if you are already in possession of a Math or English letter of recommendation, you can submit those letters instead.

      • Teacher Recommendation Form – English (Download)

      • Teacher Recommendation Form – Math (Download)

      • Transcript Release and Confidentiality Form for your school (Download)

      Upon receipt of a complete application, an admissions decision will be forwarded to you by email within two weeks.

    • Tuition and
      Financial Aid

      Tuition reflects each ATI campus's geography. To request a current rate sheet, please contact your campus of interest. We offer financial aid based on demonstrated family need. To apply for financial aid, visit the website of our service partner, FAST.

  • Apply Using Standard Application Online

    • If you would prefer to apply to ATI using the Standard Application Online, you are welcome to do so. The Standard Application Online simplifies the process of applying to independent schools. Click one of the below links for your campus to set up or log into your SAO account: