Application Checklist
Our application includes several elements: basic background information, awards and honors, extracurricular activities, a brief short answer section, and an essay. In the spirit of transparency, we invite you to consider the essay question below:
“At Maine Coast Semester, we value curiosity, a sense of community, and a commitment to personal growth. Reflect on a significant person, experience, or issue that has shaped your perspective and explain why it is meaningful to who you are today.”
We want this to be a low-stress opportunity for you to express yourself in a genuine way. Focus on sharing your story, and remember, there’s no need for perfection—just be yourself!
2. Submit One Teacher Recommendation (required) and Submit One Additional Recommendation (optional)
Your one required recommendation must be from a teacher who has had you in an academic class (English, science, math, social studies, or foreign language) in high school.
The second optional recommendation may come from another teacher or anyone else in your orbit – but not a family member – who can speak to who you are and your qualities.
Please email your recommendation writers the link to our recommendation form.
3. Submit Your Transcript and School Report (required)
Please email the transcript request and school report form to your advisor or guidance counselor.
4. Submit a Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (required)
English: Please have a parent or guardian complete the online parent/guardian questionnaire.
Español: Pida a un padre o tutor que complete el cuestionario en línea para padres o tutores.
5. Schedule an Interview (optional)
Ok…ok…let’s call it what it actually is: an informational conversation!
Please contact admissions@chewonki.org to schedule an interview after submitting your online application. All interviews are done via Zoom and interviews are non-evaluative; moreover, interviews are meant to be a 20-30 minute conversation whereby Maine Coast Semester learns about you and you learn about Maine Coast Semester.
6. Complete a Financial Aid Application (optional)
A family that intends to apply for financial aid from Maine Coast Semester should fill out the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) online at this link.
Click here for more information about our financial aid policy at Maine Coast Semester.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy:
We welcome individuals of any race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to our participants.
