YWLCS Admissions
By law, charter schools are open to all students and cannot charge tuition or administer admission tests. If you are a young woman entering grades 7-10 and live in the city of Chicago, you are eligible to attend YWLCS.
7th grade is our primary admissions entry point. All applications for 8th, 9th and 10th grades will be placed on a waiting list until openings in that class become available. YWLCS does not accept applicants beyond the 10th grade.
Step-by-Step to Becoming a YWLCS Student
- Learn about the school. Click here to see a video introduction of YWLCS.
- Attend an Open House. If you wish to be considered as an applicant, you must attend one of the following YWLCS Open Houses: Thursday, January 20, 2010 from 5:30-7:30pm or Saturday, February 26, 2010 from 1:30-3:30pm.
- Complete the application.
- Submit the application. Applications are due by mail or in person by Friday, March 26, 2010. Applications received after this date will be put on the waiting list.
- Wait to hear from us.
- Reserve your spot by registering immediately.
- Prepare for your first day at YWLCS.
If we receive more applications than seats available, we will hold a lottery on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
Meanwhile, if you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please click here for Frequently Asked Questions or contact our main office at 312-949-9400 extension 100.