Admission to Coronado School of the Arts

Step One: The Application

Students interested in applying to CoSA should fill out an application. Completed applications contain:

• The completed application
• An essay by the student stating the reasons for applying for the school
• A recommendation from an arts professional or teacher (may be sent in separately)
• Proof of grades
  • Transcript/report cards for last 18 months (if in eighth grade)
  • Unofficial transcript (if in high school)
• Attendance report for the current year (may be included as part of transcript)
• Résumé

Click on the Department in which you are interested to Download an application:

Classical and Contemporary Dance Application
Digital Media and Filmmaking Application
Instrumental Music Application
Musical Theatre and Drama Application
Technical Theatre Application
Visual Art Application

Send completed applications to:

Coronado School of the Arts
650 D Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118

Step Two: The Audition or Portfolio Review

After CoSA administration receives your application, you will receive a postcard indicating that your application is complete. You will then be contacted for an audition or portfolio review and an interview. We recommend that the parent or guardian accompany the student to the interview and audition or portfolio review session. CoSA administration wants to meet the student’s parent or guardian, and often the parent or guardian has questions about the program.

Digital Media and Filmmaking Applicants: Download the Interview Questions
Musical Theatre and Drama Applicants: Download the Audition Preparation Tips

For more information, call the CoSA office at 619.522.4050.

2010-2011 Application and Admission Schedule

We will continue to accept applications through the spring on a space-available basis.

CoSA Open House and Prospective Student Workshop

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend the CoSA Open House in the fall and Prospective Student Workshop in the spring. Information, applications, workshops, and tours of the facilities are features of the Open House. During the Prospective Student Workshop, faculty and current students provide insight and tips for the admissions process.