CFS was founded in 1918 as The Church Farm School by the grandfather of the current Headmaster, and it continues to be a most unique school. We offer a wide variety of academic, athletic, social and extracurricular opportunities to those who attend. A few pertinent facts are worth highlighting:
- The only curriculum offered at CFS is college-preparatory.
- Ninety percent of CFS seniors go on to four-year colleges immediately upon graduation.
- The school is for boys only, grades 7 through 12.
- Eighty percent of our students live on campus, while the other twenty percent commute each day.
- Every student is issued a portable laptop computer.
- Facilities are bright, clean and spacious.
- Tuition is assessed on a sliding scale.
- Admission to CFS is competitive—we are not the right school for every boy.
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- We are committed to treating all candidates honestly, sensitively and fairly.
We urge you to read on and learn more about the admission process at CFS. If you are interested in scholarships available at our private school Click Here.
Meet the Staff
Rich Lunardi is the Director of Admissions, as well as the
College Counselor at CFS. This is his 26th year at CFS, and his 11th year as the Admissions Director. He can be reached by direct dial at (610) 363-5346, or e-mail at rlunardi@gocfs.net.
Colletta Roberts is the Associate Director of
Admissions and College Counseling. She joined CFS in September 2002, after spending six years in college admissions. Her direct dial is (610) 280-4466, or email at croberts@gocfs.net.
Pat Ceschan is the full-time Administrative Assistant
in the Admissions Office. Though new to the staff at
CFS, Pat is very familiar with the school. Her husband
John has been a faculty member here for 15 years, and
she is the proud parent of a CFS alumnus, class of ’94.
Pat is the person you’ll most likely speak with
when you initially contact Admissions. Her direct dial
is (610) 363-5347, and her email is pceschan@gocfs.net.
Contacting Us
The Admissions Office can be reached in a variety of ways, as indicated below:
Mailing Address
Admissions Office
CFS, The School at Church Farm
PO Box 2000
Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301
Richard Lunardi, Director of Admissions
Phone: (610) 363-5346
Fax: (610) 280-6746
E-mail: rlunardi@gocfs.net
Colletta Roberts, Associate Director of
Admissions and College Counseling
Phone: (610) 280-4466
Fax: (610) 280-6756
E-mail: croberts@gocfs.net
Pat Ceschan, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (610) 363-5347
Fax: (610) 280-6747
E-mail: PCeschan@gocfs.net
The Admissions Process
At CFS, candidates are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, school citizenship, standardized test results, teacher references and a personal interview. The application process includes the following items:
- The CFS Application for Admission, to be completed
and submitted with a non-refundable application fee
of $25.00 by May 1, 2007.
- Three reference forms, to be completed by the candidate’s current English teacher, math teacher, and school guidance counselor.
- A Release of Records Authorization, to be completed by the candidate’s parent or guardian, and then given to the candidate’s current school. The school will then send us the necessary records that will allow us to carefully assess the candidate’s readiness for CFS.
- The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is required of all applicants. When you request application materials, an SSAT registration booklet will be included. Please register for the next available test date at a location that is most convenient for you. Be sure to have scores sent to CFS using our SSAT code number of 2236 in the appropriate place on the registration form. You can get plenty of additional information about the SSAT, as well as register online, by visiting the following website: www.ssat.org.
- The Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) is required
of all candidates who wish to be considered for financial
aid. The PFS will also be sent to you when you request
application materials. The PFS is also available online
at https://sss.ets.org/pfsHome/do.
It should be completed and mailed to the School &
Student Service for Financial Aid in the envelope
that is stapled in the PFS booklet. Be sure to have
the analysis of your financial information sent to
CFS by using our SSS code number of 2429 in the appropriate
place on the PFS.
- Finally, all candidates are required to visit CFS for a personal interview and a campus tour. Please call the Admissions Office (610-363-5347) and speak with Ellen Murray to schedule an appointment.
Please be assured that the CFS Admissions staff is eager to help you with the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance as you work through the various forms.
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