Now Accepting Fall 2023 Applications

Step One: Schedule a Virtual College Tour + 1:1 Admissions Process Overview

• Schedule a personal 1:1 Admissions Process Overview prior to submitting Application and Behavioral Assessment HERE

Step Two: Submit Application + Behavioral Assessment

• There is no application fee

• Application and Behavioral Assessment typically take 40 minutes to complete

• Complete the Application for the P.A.C.E. at NLU Program HERE

Step Three: Submit Supporting Materials

• In addition to completing the online Application and Behavioral Assessment, we require supporting materials to complete the application
• All required documentation must be received by the application deadline for a student's application to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
• These documents are:
  • Applicant's Personal Statement/Video Greeting
  • Student's high school transcript and certificate of completion IEP, if applicable
  • Three references using the confidential reference form. To be completed by one educator and two non-relatives
  • Recent (within 18 months of application) psychological reports which include written results and interpretations of the following: 
    1. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) III or IV
    2. Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT II or III) or the Woodcock Johnson III (WJ III)

Step Four: Interview

• Upon receipt of the application and supporting materials, the Admission Committee determines whether to extend an invitation to the candidate and a parent/guardians to interview on campus.
• Families and candidate participate in three separate interviews (candidate, family, and candidate with family) to discuss program goals and compatibility.
• Admissions decisions are made by members of the P.A.C.E. at NLU Admissions Committee following review of all of the applicant materials and interviews.

IF ACCEPTED:

If accepted, a non-refundable tuition deposit is expected within seven business days of receiving an acceptance letter. Fall 2023 Early Decision applications are accepted until December 29, 2022.

Step Five: Begin Path to P.A.C.E. (P2P) Program

• No additional fees for registration in P2P, college preparatory program
• P2P is a college preparatory program that primes students for a successful college experience. Designed as a co-hort, student participation establishes a foundation of valuable relationship skills and self-awareness as they take that next exciting step towards independence!

Step Six: Attend Summer College Experience Program

• No additional fees for registration in Summer College Experience program
• The program supports incoming students in being fully prepared for their 1st school year. 

If you have any questions, please email the Admissions Office