• Thank you for applying to the Visual & Performing Arts academy. We look forward to reviewing your application.

    What comes next?

    You must audition or submit a portfolio — your application will not be complete until you do so. Click here for details on the auditions.

    We will mail acceptance letters to VPA applicants on February 10, 2026. You can view the full application process timeline here.

    What should I be doing now?

    We understand that waiting for that letter can be stressful. We typically receive over 500 applications, and with those applications come transcripts, score reports from standardized tests, recommendation letters, and auditions. We take the time to review each application carefully: we want to create the best Class of 2030 that we can!

    There are a few things you can do while you're waiting for your letter:

    • Review the acceptance criteria and the timeline.
    • Talk to current Collegiate Academy students who have gone through the process: they might have some good advice on how to deal with the wait!
    • Keep working hard in your classes. Stay involved in clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities.