The Traveling School · 2025-2026 Student Application

Part 1: Applicant Information

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Usually called:

Pronouns:

Applying for: *

*

If your preferred semester is full, what is your second choice?

Birthdate *

format: mm/dd/yy

Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Mailing Address (if different from above)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Home Phone (if applicable)

Applicant Cell Phone *

Applicant Email *

Verify Email *

Current Grade: *

Anticipated Grade with The Traveling School *

Part 2: Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Cell Phone *

Alternate Phone

Email *

Verify Email *

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Parent/Guardian 2

Name

First Name

Last Name

Cell Phone

Alternate Phone

Email

Verify Email

Mailing Address (if different from Guardian 1)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Who lives in your home? *

Please list names and their relationship to you.

If applicable, who is your legal guardian?

The Traveling School requires authorizations from each legal guardian and may request the parenting plan of divorced or separated parents.

Part 3: School Information

Present High School *

Anticipated Graduation Year *

School Phone *

School Website

School Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Counselor's Name *

First Name

Last Name

Counselor's Phone *

Counselor's Email *

Verify Email *

Upload Transcript *

You can request an up-to-date transcript from your current school, or upload a copy of your most recent report card.

Part 4: Student Questionnaire

This questionnaire is intended to help us learn more about your personality, interests and beliefs, and understand your reason for choosing The Traveling School.

Short Answer

Complete the following statements with a word or phrase.

1. If I could have a superpower, it would be... *

2. I want to improve at... *

3. My pet peeve is... *

4. My hidden talent is... *

5. I am passionate about... *

Reflections

Respond thoughtfully to the following questions. Responses should be about 6-12 sentences.

6. Why The Traveling School? In your answer, please also describe your interest and comfort in learning and living in a women-centered space. *

Tell us why you want to spend a semester at The Traveling School.

7. TTS is proud of its tech-free programs. What do you hope to learn about yourself through a tech-free experience? *

8. Share a time when you navigated a conflict, faced a challenge or questioned a belief. How did you react or respond? What did you learn from the experience? *

9. The Traveling School respects all forms of diversity and individuality. What specific elements of your identity are important to you (e.g. race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, political ideology, or another aspect)? Why? *

10. What else do you want us to know about you?

Traveling School faculty are not trained to work with students with severe physical, emotional or psychological disabilities and/or severe academic needs. The following questions are designed to open the conversation as to whether The Traveling School can support your individual needs.

Are you receiving, or have you received in the last 12 months, mental health counseling, therapeutic intervention, or treatment for behavior modification? *

Yes

No

If you answered yes, please explain what prompted you to seek counseling. *

Due to the logistically complex and low-tech nature of our semesters, we cannot support weekly or recurring sessions between students and home counselors/therapists. Please share the frequency with which you see your counselor and how you anticipate coping on a semester long program without regular appointments.

Do you have any academic accommodations, like an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 plan, or academic advocate? *

Please also include informal accommodations that you regularly receive to support your learning.

Yes

No

If you answered yes, please explain. *

Do you have any concerns or conditions that would restrict you from participating fully in activities such as running, walking, swimming, or hiking? *

Yes

No

If you answered yes, please explain. *

Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from a school *

Yes

No

If you answered yes, please explain. *

Part 5: Demographic Information (Optional)

What is your race and/or ethnicity?

Part 6: Additional Information

Are you planning on applying for a need-based scholarship? *

If yes, you must complete the FACTS application and Personal Savings Plan by February 15 to be considered for a scholarship. Admissions decisions are need-blind, meaning that financial need does not impact whether an applicant is or is not admitted. Our Scholarship Committee reviews financial information immediately following admissions decisions so that applicants receive both an offer of admissions and their scholarship awards by March 15, provided financial documentation is submitted fully by February 15.

How did you hear about The Traveling School? *

If "Other," please briefly explain.

Name of reference, if applicable

First Name

Last Name

Are you applying to other semester schools or opportunities for next year? *

Yes

No

I'm applying to... *

Other semester school(s)

Other opportunities

Which one(s)? *

Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki

The Mountain School

Alzar School

High Mountain Institute

The Outdoor Academy

The Island School

The School for Ethics and Global Leadership

List the other opportunities/schools to which you are applying. *

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Student Agreement

I, the student, confirm that all of the information provided above is complete and accurate. *

I agree.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

If you haven't already, click here for to read the Essential Eligibility Criteria.

I, the student, confirm that I have read The Traveling School's Essential Eligibility Criteria. *

I agree.