How To Apply

Currently Accepting
Applications for Fall 2010

The successful Beacon student applicant is of average intelligence with a diagnosed learning disability, ADHD, or gifted LD.

The applicant may apply by submitting the completed application to:

Beacon College
Office of Admissions
105 East Main Street
Leesburg, Florida 34748
Phone: 352-638-9731
Fax: 352-787-0796

International Student Applicants
Click here for International Students Program application and guidelines.

Admissions Procedures

The Beacon College Admissions Committee makes all candidacy decisions. In order to give each candidate full consideration, the Committee evaluates applicant files only when they are deemed complete.

The applicant must submit the following items in order to complete her/his admission file:

1. Application & Fee
Submit the completed application form and $50 application fee. The application fee may be paid by check or credit card.

Online credit card payment is accepted via PayPal. To pay online, click on the Pay Now button below. Make your payment and print out your receipt. Include a copy of your receipt with the application packet.

2. College Essay
The essay should be typed or word-processed. Video and audiocassettes are also accepted.

3. Educational Evaluation
Most recent educational evaluation (Adult measure no more than 3 years old)

Evaluations must include:

• A clear diagnosis of learning disability or ADD/HD, or LD Gifted. Please note the following in reference to the definition of students with learning disabilities being defined as students with specific learning disabilities as defined by IDEA 2004 and do not include those learning problems which are due primarily to visual, hearing, motor handicaps, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, environmental disadvantage, or other exceptionalities.

• Wechsler scales (WAIS-IV are preferred) with full scale, cluster, and sub-test scores.

• Achievement assessments (Woodcock Johnson or WIAT are acceptable) with grade equivalence reporting in reading, writing, or mathematics.

4. High School Transcripts/GED
Official high school transcripts indicating a standard high school diploma. A GED is also acceptable. A special high school diploma or a certificate of attendance is not acceptable for admission to Beacon College.

5. College Transcripts
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable.

6. Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. Recommendations can be written by any of the following: teachers, tutors, guidance counselors, and/or employers.

7. Optional SAT/ACT
Heavy emphasis is not placed on SAT/ACT scores. This information adds to understanding the applicant's educational profile. Scores are not mandatory.

Campus Visit
Though not required, it is highly recommend that all candidates visit the campus to fully evaluate the college's academic and student life. Click here for more information about visiting the college.