ADMISSIONS

As a private institution of higher education, The Visage Institute maintains a very selective admissions process to ensure that each student is prepared to meet the academic and professional demands of their chosen field of study.

Admissions decisions are based on factors such as an applicant’s academic readiness, commitment to excellence, and ability to successfully complete the course.

The Visage Institute does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex, financial status, area of origin, or residence in its admission, employment, instruction, or graduation policies.

The Admissions Process

STEP 1. DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for enrollment at The Visage Institute of Beauty & Excellence, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Age: Be at least 17 years old at the time of enrollment.
Education: Possess a high school diploma, state-issued diploma, or verified equivalent (GED). Any transcripts must bear the school's official seal and high school transcripts should confirm completion of at least the 10th grade.

STEP 2. TAKE PRE-ENTRANCE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT

To be considered for admission, every prospective student must pass the Pre Entrance Academic Assessment.

The U.S. Department of Labor has deemed the skills assessed in this examination to be critical for satisfactory job performance across a broad range of occupations. The questions in this assessment have been adapted for prospective students wishing to enter the beauty industry.

This standardized assessment will measure your proficiency in basic skills including: reading comprehension, language, and math.

There are 50 questions in total, with each question worth 2 points.

You will have 90 minutes to complete this assessment.

RESULTS: Since the Pre-Entrance Academic Assessment is administered online, pass/fail results will be immediate:

90 -100% = Advanced, PASS - Eligible to apply for enrollment

80 - 89% = Proficient, PASS - Eligible to apply for enrollment. May require interventions.

60 - 79% = Nearing Proficiency, PASS - Eligible to apply for enrollment with T2 or T3 interventions.

0 - 59% = Novice, FAIL - Ineligible to apply for enrollment at this time.

Our Response to Intervention (RTI) includes three tiers:

Tier I (T1) - All students are taught using Direct Instruction in the classroom with all projects tailored towards each student’s personal learning style.
Tier II (T2) - Students receiving Tier 2 interventions still receive Direct Instruction with the rest of the class, but they are pulled for small-group targeted instruction for a portion of theory time. Regular assessments are taken to measure skill levels. If a student has made progress towards proficiency, they may move to Tier 1. If a student has not made progress, they may require more intensive interventions to help them reach proficiency.
Tier III (T3) - When students are struggling to meet proficiency and T1 and T2 supports are not helping, they are assigned Tier 3 interventions. This can include being pulled from clinic time for direct one-to-one instruction to work on a specific skill and provide differentiated support. Because students who are T3 are most at-risk, instructors will monitor, assess, and check in with them more frequently.

TAKE ASSESSMENT

STEP 3. REVIEW STUDENT CATALOG

After reviewing the Student Catalog, sign and submit the Student Catalog Agreement Form (p. 44)

STEP 4. COMPLETE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

STEP 5.ADMISSION RESULTS

All applicants will be notified via email of their admission results within 48 hours of Enrollment Application submission:

Accepted - A letter stating that the applicant has been accepted for the declared program of study at THE VISAGE INSTITUTE.
Deferred - A letter stating that the review panel needs more time to consider the student applicant for enrollment. Additional documents may be requested to further determine applicant eligibility and program readiness.
Denied - A letter stating that the applicant has been denied enrollment. This is not a poor reflection of the applicant in any way, but rather, a recognition that the Institution and the candidate are not in alignment at this time.

STEP 6. COMPLETE REGISTRATION

All admitted students will need to submit the following, or their registration will be considered incomplete:

Proof of Secondary Education (HS Diploma, GED, or Transcripts)
Proof of Age (Driver’s License, State ID, or Birth Certificate)
Registration Fee ($100 - Cash, Card, Check, or Money Order)
Enrollment Agreement (Signed contract)