The Application Process
Visit our Photographic Tour
You are strongly encouraged to visit as a part of the application process.
Contact us to arrange an interview and tour with an admission representative.
Schedule and Tuition
Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis, and classes fill quickly, so it is in your best interest to apply early to ensure your space in the desired session.
International students should contact the school directly for additional procedures.
| SESSIONS AVAILABLE |
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| Morning Session |
| 6:45 am to 12:45 pm Monday through Friday |
| Afternoon Session |
| 1:15 pm to 7:15 pm Monday through Friday |
L'Art de la Pâtisserie -
The Professional Pastry and Baking Program
a 24-Week Accredited Certificate Program
| START DATE | END DATE | TUITION |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2010 | December 17, 2010 | $22,000 |
| January 3, 2011 | June 17, 2011 | $22,000 |
| July 5, 2011 | December 16, 2011 | $22,000 |
L'Art du Gâteau -
The Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program
a 16-Week Accredited Certificate Program
| START DATE | END DATE | TUITION |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2010 | December 17, 2010 | $16,000 |
| January 3, 2011 | April 21, 2011 | $16,000 |
Total Program Cost includes: Tuition, books and course materials, three full uniforms, complete pastry tool kit, all premium ingredients, and use of state-of-the-art equipment. There are no additional fees upon registration confirmation. The application fee is applied toward the total tuition payment. Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis, and classes fill quickly, so it is in your best interest to apply early to ensure your space in the desired session.
Application Submission: An application packet must be received by the appropriate deadline for regular admissions consideration. Application pieces may be submitted separately. Applications that are submitted after the deadline will still be processed normally, but we cannot guarantee a decision will be made in time for the desired term of entry. Late applicants may be eligible to defer their application to a subsequent term, if necessary.
After all application items have been received, you will either be admitted, denied, or put on a waitlist for further evaluation. If put on the waitlist, you will be notified approximately one month after the appropriate admission deadline regarding the final admission decision.
Application Deadline: Applications completed after the application deadline will be reviewed only if space is available in the program. Late applications must include a non-refundable $500 application fee, all of which is applied toward tuition.
L'Art de la Pâtisserie -
The Professional Pastry and Baking Program
a 24-Week Accredited Certificate Program
L'Art du Gâteau -
The Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program
a 16-Week Accredited Certificate Program
| APPLICATION FEES AND DEADLINES Application fees are applied toward tuition |
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|---|---|---|
| August 2010 Session (Aug 30 to Dec 17, 2010) |
Before Jul 31, 2010 |
After Jul 31, 2010 |
| January 2011 Session (Jan 3 to Apr 21, 2011) |
Before Nov 30, 2010 |
After Nov 30, 2010 |
APPLICATION/PROGRAM PETITION REQUIREMENTS
Are you a first time applicant? Apply online today! Application Essays, and Application Fee included in the online application process.
Are you an alumnus/alumna of The French Pastry School? Complete the petition requirements online to petition into the desired program. Petition Essays, and Petition Fee included in the online petition process.
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Mail in/fax first time application;
In order to be considered for admissions to The French Pastry School please submit the following along with your completed application and application fee:
- Two letters of reference. Letters of reference should be from someone who can comment on your career progress, contribution to the community or academic progress. This includes teachers, employers, clergy and community leaders. References from family members will not be considered. Examples of commendable achievements are encouraged. These may be mailed, emailed or faxed.
- Resume—Email to info@frenchpastryschool.com
- Digital photo for a Student ID and a free public transportation pass provided by the Chicago Transit Authority—Email to info@frenchpastryschool.com
- High School transcript - must be official with the school seal and postal mailed to the school. Without it, your financial aid will not be released by the Department of Education. We MUST have your high school transcript if you plan on applying for federal financial aid. No exceptions!
- If you did not electronically submit the short essay questions these must be mailed, emailed or faxed.
- Once all of these application pieces are received, you will be contacted for an interview. This can be conducted in person, via e-mail or over the phone. We recommend over the phone.
Returning Alumni, mail/fax your program petition;
In order to be considered for alternate programs you must petition into them. Please submit the following along with your completed petition form and petition fee:
- Two letters of reference (one may be a general character reference; the other must refer to your experience in the pastry industry since graduating. You must submit different letters of reference than used for your L'Art de la Pâtisserie application. These may be e-mailed, mailed or faxed.
- If you did not electronically submit the short essay questions these must be mailed, emailed or faxed.
- An updated copy of your resume. This may be e-mailed, mailed or faxed.
- Once all of these petition pieces are received, you will be contacted for an interview. This can be conducted in person, via e-mail or over the phone.
Applications/program petitions and all application/program petitions documents may be submitted by mail, fax or email.
Mail to:
Admissions
The French Pastry School
226 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 106
Chicago, IL 60606
Fax to: 312.726.2446
Email to: info@frenchpastryschool.com
