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Reilly
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What requirements do i need to get accepted into culinary school? How well do i need to do in high school to meet those requirements?
i'm a junior in high school who doesn't do too well in my classes. my first two years of high school i failed almost all my classes and am now just barely passing my classes. I want to know what requirements i have to meet in these last two years here and what else i could do to raise the possibility of getting accepted into a culinary school.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Reilly !
You didn't mention which culinary schools you are planning on attending and the requirements may be different from school to school, so it may be beneficial to just start reading the information at various culinary schools' websites. There seems to be one culinary school 27 miles from where you live - the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin. That seems to be the one closest to you. Let's review their admissions requirements.
If you go to their website, they offer an essential culinary arts school planner and checklist which you may find quite useful. There are absolutely no prerequisites or requirements to attend this school written on their website. It seems to have an emphasis on support and financial aid for their students rather than any specific academic requirements, but that is why you should visit their (or others) websites and send for more information which they offer directly to you. This is a vocational school and will not have the same requirements as being admitted to a university, most likely. I don't think that you have anything to worry about. Just keep experimenting with cooking and baking (try new recipes continually) - it's something that you can easily do now on your own. You can form some type of culinary group at school, too. Did you know that at one of the most renowned culinary schools, the Culinary Institute of America in New York State, has a very high acceptance rate of 98% ? In general, it depends on the school, but culinary schools do generally have a high acceptance rate with many having an acceptance rate of 100% !
I would also advise to consistently watch the Food Channels and You Tube cooking and baking videos, too. On your own, learn the metric system of measurements and learn how to convert the measurements you already use from the metric. Next year, take a Chemistry class which will come in handy once you are in Culinary School, but it doesn't seem to be a requirement, just me advising it.
Now that you have some information, it's time to decide what college or culinary school you want to enroll in and research their specific admissions information and find out what their particular acceptance rate is. I knew someone who was accepted at the Culinary Institute of America after being out of high school for 12 years, so anything is possible. For now, concentrate on cooking, baking, learning beverages and keeping your grades up for the remainder of high school and if there is a Family and Consumer Science (formerly called Home Economics) class at your high school, take it because sometimes it has an emphasis on cooking. Ask your guidance counselor if a class like this is offered at your school.
I would also suggest that you register at Linked In so that you can connect with a culinary community in your town or in Austin. Follow various culinary schools on Linked In as that is also a good way to learn more about them. I hope that this was helpful and I wish you all the best !
AUGUSTE EXCOFFIER SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS IN AUSTIN, TX https://www.escoffier.edu/
You didn't mention which culinary schools you are planning on attending and the requirements may be different from school to school, so it may be beneficial to just start reading the information at various culinary schools' websites. There seems to be one culinary school 27 miles from where you live - the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin. That seems to be the one closest to you. Let's review their admissions requirements.
If you go to their website, they offer an essential culinary arts school planner and checklist which you may find quite useful. There are absolutely no prerequisites or requirements to attend this school written on their website. It seems to have an emphasis on support and financial aid for their students rather than any specific academic requirements, but that is why you should visit their (or others) websites and send for more information which they offer directly to you. This is a vocational school and will not have the same requirements as being admitted to a university, most likely. I don't think that you have anything to worry about. Just keep experimenting with cooking and baking (try new recipes continually) - it's something that you can easily do now on your own. You can form some type of culinary group at school, too. Did you know that at one of the most renowned culinary schools, the Culinary Institute of America in New York State, has a very high acceptance rate of 98% ? In general, it depends on the school, but culinary schools do generally have a high acceptance rate with many having an acceptance rate of 100% !
I would also advise to consistently watch the Food Channels and You Tube cooking and baking videos, too. On your own, learn the metric system of measurements and learn how to convert the measurements you already use from the metric. Next year, take a Chemistry class which will come in handy once you are in Culinary School, but it doesn't seem to be a requirement, just me advising it.
Now that you have some information, it's time to decide what college or culinary school you want to enroll in and research their specific admissions information and find out what their particular acceptance rate is. I knew someone who was accepted at the Culinary Institute of America after being out of high school for 12 years, so anything is possible. For now, concentrate on cooking, baking, learning beverages and keeping your grades up for the remainder of high school and if there is a Family and Consumer Science (formerly called Home Economics) class at your high school, take it because sometimes it has an emphasis on cooking. Ask your guidance counselor if a class like this is offered at your school.
I would also suggest that you register at Linked In so that you can connect with a culinary community in your town or in Austin. Follow various culinary schools on Linked In as that is also a good way to learn more about them. I hope that this was helpful and I wish you all the best !
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Airen Buhat
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Airen’s Answer
Hi Reilly!
To get accepted into culinary school, most schools require a high school diploma or equivalent, so focus on finishing your remaining two years strong. While your grades may not need to be perfect, showing improvement will help. Many culinary schools look at your passion for cooking and your dedication to learning, not just your grades. You can boost your chances by getting involved in food-related activities outside of school. Try volunteering at a local restaurant, taking cooking classes, or practicing at home to build your skills. Writing a strong application essay that explains your passion for cooking and how you’ve worked hard to turn things around in school will also make a difference. Lastly, don’t be afraid to reach out to the schools you’re interested in to ask about their specific requirements and how you can improve your application. Focus on doing your best from now on, and take advantage of any opportunities to gain experience in the kitchen.
To get accepted into culinary school, most schools require a high school diploma or equivalent, so focus on finishing your remaining two years strong. While your grades may not need to be perfect, showing improvement will help. Many culinary schools look at your passion for cooking and your dedication to learning, not just your grades. You can boost your chances by getting involved in food-related activities outside of school. Try volunteering at a local restaurant, taking cooking classes, or practicing at home to build your skills. Writing a strong application essay that explains your passion for cooking and how you’ve worked hard to turn things around in school will also make a difference. Lastly, don’t be afraid to reach out to the schools you’re interested in to ask about their specific requirements and how you can improve your application. Focus on doing your best from now on, and take advantage of any opportunities to gain experience in the kitchen.
Paul McClure
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Paul’s Answer
I is going to really depend on the state and school. Most are considered trade school so admittance is that the lower end of the level. They will be concerned with the fact that you're not going to do well in high school what makes you think that you're going to do well during culinary school? Is your passion about cooking? What kind of cook do you want to be an executive chef a sous chef a fry cook and there's different kinds of cooking but you have to decide which one you want to dedicate yourself to. It's going to be long hours and my watch you're telling me not doing so well in school it makes me wonder if you want to put in the time and effort necessary to achieve your goals
Jason Fraser
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New City, New York
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Jason’s Answer
Hay Reilly, If your not doing well in regular classes, you should really try to get into B.O.C.E.S. near you for Culinary Arts. I worked in some small restaurants during high school and went to BOCES for two years that gave me a great head start. You should find out from your guidance counselor if its not too late to sign up for your senior year. There you will find out if its right for you and at the same time get 4 high school credits . You don't really need any degree or certificate to go to a culinary school, just money. Most important thing ,don't go into anything in life with a big ego or know it all. Good luck and get cooking.