January 2015 Thank you for your interest in San Francisco Cooking School (SFCS). Your decision to invest in a culinary or pastry education is a big one, so I know you have lots of questions. Upon receiving your application, we look forward to inviting you in for a private tour of our busy kitchens, a visit in the classroom, and a personal interview. We also schedule monthly open houses and you can find out about them via our website and on LinkedIn or Facebook/sfcooking. In the meantime, we are committed to providing all the answers you need by phone or email. We are processing applications now and will be accepting qualified applicants on a rolling basis for our upcoming 2015 sessions. Note that applications received on or after September 1, 2015 are subject to a tuition increase. With our Certificate Programs, we offer a contemporary curriculum that is rigorous and fast-paced. Admission is selective. SFCS is a small private school with sessions limited to only 14 students, so we encourage you to apply early. Prior food experience is not required. We are looking for people with an evident passion for all things food related, and a desire to transition that into a career. If you need any assistance with the enclosed application, please reach out to us with your questions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jodi Liano San Francisco Cooking School 415-346-2665 jodi@sfcooking.com
Culinary & Pastry Arts Certificate Program Application Package San Francisco Cooking School Culinary & Pastry Arts Training: Made in San Francisco BEFORE YOU BEGIN: SFCS reviews all applications that we receive. Please note that nothing you send as part of your application will be returned. Do not submit any original documents. Proof of education, in the form of an official transcript or GED results, are not required as part of your application but will be requested prior to enrollment. Your completed application tells us a lot about you. Take time to think through your answers and personal statements. The Admissions Committee takes particular note of your passion and commitment through the initiative you take in documenting these areas. All applicants must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language at a level adequate for success at SFCS. If your primary spoken language is other than English, you will be required to submit TOEFL scores. Our admissions staff is available to answer any questions you have. Please contact us at admissions@sfcooking.com or 415-346-2665 NOTE: Before you begin this application process, please note that SF Cooking School does not accept government financial aid. Tuition must be paid by check or credit card.
How to Apply 5 Simple Steps 1. Ask for Recommendations SFCS requires two (2) recommendations with your application. One should be an educational reference, from a previous teacher or administrator who knows you well. If you have been out of school longer than three years, this reference should come from your current or most recent employer. The second reference must be from a professional contact. This can be your employer, a co-worker, or a professional mentor. These references help us get to know your work habits and professional manner. 2. Complete the Application Form Carefully read the entire form before you begin. Be sure to initial and sign where requested. If you have any questions, don t hesitate to contact us at admissions@sfcooking.com. 3. Enclose Your Application Fee A $50 non-refundable application fee must be included in your completed packet. You may include a check or money order made out to San Francisco Cooking School. If you are accepted into the program, the fee will be applied towards your tuition. 4. Send Your Completed Application Materials to SFCS Admissions. Mail all materials to: Admissions Department San Francisco Cooking School 690 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 5. Schedule a Personal Interview All applicants will be asked to schedule a personal interview at San Francisco Cooking School. If a visit is not possible, a phone interview may be scheduled. We will call you to set this up upon receiving your application. International Students: Non-U.S. residents are responsible for obtaining a visa before being enrolled at SFCS. Please direct any questions related to this matter to admissions staff.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Culinary & Pastry Arts Certificate Program Version 01.06.15.001 We hope to make this application process as simple and straight forward as possible. If we can assist you along the way, please don t hesitate to contact us at admissions@sfcooking.com. FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Application Fee Received Date Application ID PROGRAM OF INTEREST Please indicate the program session in which you are interested in enrolling: Full-Time Culinary Arts Full-Time Pastry Arts Start date-may 4, 2015 Start date- September 1, 2015 Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm 6 months 6 months Full-Time Culinary Arts Full-Time Culinary Arts Start date-september 1, 2015 Start date-january 4, 2016 Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 6 months 6 months Full-Time Pastry Arts Part-Time Culinary Arts Start date-january 4, 2016 Start date-january 5, 2016 Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm Tues/Thurs: 6:00-10:00 pm, Sat: 9am-3pm 6 months 12 months PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name Last Name Street Address Apartment City State Zip Country Daytime Phone ( ) Mobile Phone ( ) Email Address Date of Birth (mo/day/yr) Gender: Male Female Have you ever been subject to sanction or discipline by any academic institution? Yes No If yes, please include a letter describing both the conduct and the disciplinary action taken. Have you been convicted of any crime (besides traffic violations) or sentenced to a corrective institution? Yes No If yes, please include a letter describing details. EMERGENCY CONTACT First Name Last Name Daytime Phone ( ) Mobile Phone ( )
CITIZENSHIP STATUS U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident Please provide your Resident Alien ID number: Other Please indicate your: Country of Citizenship: Country of Residence: Visa Type (if already in US): Note: Non-U.S. residents are responsible for obtaining a visa before you can be accepted. Direct any questions related to this matter to admissions staff. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY All applicants must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language at a level adequate for success at SFCS. Non-native English speakers are required to submit a TOEFL score. Is English your first language? YES NO If not, have you taken the TOEFL? YES NO Please provide an official record of your TOEFL score. I understand that the program at San Francisco Cooking School is taught entirely in English and I will be required to understand all material, both verbal and written, in English (please initial here): HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION SFCS requires all admitted students to have a high school or college diploma, or equivalent, prior to the start date of his/her program term. Official transcripts are not required as part of application but will be required for enrollment. Please indicate the level of education completed, indicating graduation dates where appropriate: High School Diploma (Month/Year of Graduation): Currently Enrolled in High School (Month/Year of Expected Graduation): GED Other High School Equivalency Degree (Specify type:)
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION Please indicate the level of post-secondary completed, including graduation dates and locations: Associate s Degree: Graduation Year School City, State Bachelor s Degree: Graduation Year School City, State Graduate Degree: Graduation Year School City, State Some College Vocational/Technical School Certificate WORK EXPERIENCE Please list the three most recent positions you have held. Prior foodservice or other work experience is not required by SFCS. Optional: If you have a resume, you may include it with your application. Name of Employer and Address (List most recent employer first) Date Begun Date Ended Position Held & Duties Employer Phone Number* 1. 2. 3. * May we contact present/previous employers to verify your experience? Yes No If yes, please provide phone numbers above.
HEALTH CONDITIONS and DIETARY RESTRICTIONS A critical success factor in completing the programs at San Francisco Cooking School is regularly tasting and evaluating food that is prepared as part of the coursework. If you are not able to participate in this portion of the coursework you may not be able to fulfill the graduation requirements. Do you have any health conditions or dietary restrictions that would affect your ability to taste food as part of the program? YES NO If you answered Yes, please provide us with detailed information, below, regarding any condition(s) that would affect your participation in the tasting portion of the programs: ESSAY: YOUR PERSONAL GOALS Attach a typed essay of 400-500 words describing your experience and interest in the foodservice field. Your essay should include a discussion of why you are applying to culinary school, your future goals, and how successful completion of the Culinary Arts Certificate Program at San Francisco Cooking School will help you reach these goals. APPLICATION FEE A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required with your completed application and will be applied to the total cost of your tuition. Check or money order should be payable to San Francisco Cooking School. Check enclosed Money order enclosed If you have an application code, provide it here:
TUITION SCHEDULE Tuition for the Culinary Arts Certificate programs at SFCS is $28,500 plus kit fee ($535). Tuition for the Pastry Arts Certificate programs at SFCS is $26,500 plus kit fee ($575). These fees are applicable for enrollments through August 2014. Payment and refund information is below. Applications received on or after September 1, 2015 are subject to a tuition increase. CULINARY ARTS First Payment Second Payment Third Payment Final Payment Application Fee Tuition Deposit + Kit Fee First Payment Tuition Balance Amount $50. $2500 + $535 = $3035. $12,975.00 $12,975.00 Due Date With application Within 10 days of signing enrollment contract. 3 months before start date, or within 30 days of signing enrollment contract if start date is less than 3 months away. Must be paid prior to beginning the program. Friday before the first day of school. Refund Policy Non-refundable Refundable until three months prior to start date, minus $50 admin fee. Refundable until two months prior to start date, minus $50 admin fee. Non-refundable I understand that SFCS does not take any government financial aid and that I am fully responsible for my tuition as per the schedule indicated above. INITIAL HERE: PASTRY ARTS First Payment Second Payment Third Payment Final Payment Application Fee Tuition Deposit + Kit Fee First Payment Tuition Balance Amount $50. $2500 + $575 = $3075 $11,975.00 $11,975.00 Due Date With application Within 10 days of signing enrollment contract. 3 months before start date, or within 30 days of signing enrollment contract if start date is less than 3 months away. Must be paid prior to beginning the program. Friday before the first day of school. Refund Policy Non-refundable Refundable until three months prior to start date, minus $50 admin fee. Refundable until two months prior to start date, minus $50 admin fee. Non-refundable I understand that SFCS does not take any government financial aid and that I am fully responsible for my tuition as per the schedule indicated above. INITIAL HERE:
Your criminal history may affect your admission into SFCS. Your signature on this application provides consent to run a criminal background check. It is the applicant s responsibility to respond truthfully and accurately to all questions on the application for admission. Any applicant who furnishes either false or misleading information on the application can be disqualified as an applicant for admission. If SFCS accepts the applicant and subsequently discovers that false or misleading information was furnished on the application, SFCS may terminate the student s privilege to continue his or her education at SFCS without reimbursement. I certify that all information on and enclosed with this application is true. I understand that it is my responsibility to forward necessary application materials to complete my file for review and will inform the Admissions Department, in writing, of any changes of information regarding my file, especially concerning employment. I understand that this application and all supporting materials become the property of SFCS once submitted, and will not be returned. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (REQUIRED) DATE PAYER SIGNATURE (If not Applicant. Please print.) DATE Payer s Name (Please Print) Payer s Street Address City State Zip Payer s Email Address Home Phone Mobile Phone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Be sure you have all of the following items included with your application package before you send it to us: Completed application form, signed and initialed where indicated Application Fee of $50. Check or money order payable to San Francisco Cooking School Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (note that these may be emailed or sent to us directly) Personal Essay (400-500 words) Optional: Personal Resume Mail completed application packages should be sent to: Admissions Department San Francisco Cooking School 690 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 We highly encourage all applicants to first speak with an admissions representative before submitting an application. If you haven t yet spoken with an admissions representative, please set up a call by sending a request to admissions@sfcooking.com. San Francisco Cooking School works on a rolling admissions basis, so qualified applicants will be accepted into the program as applications are received and reviewed by the Admissions Department.