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2021 Breakthrough Fort Worth Application Information

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Breakthrough Fort Worth application process will be on a rolling admission basis starting February 3, 2021. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates evaluated accordingly until all spots are filled.

Application Dates

  • Feb. 3, 2021 - Online Applications go LIVE at breakthroughfortworth.com
  • April 16, 2021 - Application will close
  • May 1, 2021 - All decision and final notifications will be sent by May 1

How to apply

You will need to have or create a free Google account in order to upload using this form. You can create a Google account with your current e-mail address. Otherwise, you can e-mail your student’s most recent report card to rudi.flores@fwcd.com. Once we receive your report card, we will begin to consider your application.

Part 1

Complete the Online Application Part 1 - Must be completed by the Parent/Guardian
    1. General Student Information
    2. Parent/Guardian Information
    3. Family/Breakthrough Partnership Agreements
    4. Most Recent Report Card
    5. Email Address for your Recommenders
Upon completion of Part 1, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to submit the student supplement.

Part 2

Student Supplement - Must be completed by the student
    1. Essay
    2. Short Answer
    3. “Express Yourself” Video 

Part 3

Student Interview - If selected to advance, a Breakthrough staff member will contact you to schedule a student interview.

Information Session Dates

If you would like to know more about the program, the application process, and selections, please attend one of our information sessions. All sessions will be held via Zoom. 

Session Times

  • Spanish: 6:30pm
  • English: 7:00pm

Session Dates

  • Wednesday, February 10th (Tentative)
  • Wednesday, February 24th (Tentative)
  • Wednesday, March 3rd (Tentative)
  • Wednesday, March 10th (Tentative)
  • Wednesday, March 24th (Tentative)

Register

Please register for an information session here. A Zoom link for the session you select will be sent to you within 48 hours. 

Application links

Contact information

Questions? Please contact:
Rudi Flores
Director of Student Affairs:
817-673-1404

Feel free to call Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30am-5:30pm. 
Se habla español
4200 Country Day Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817.732.7718
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) is a JK-12 private, independent, coeducational, nondenominational college-preparatory school located on approximately 100 acres in Fort Worth, Texas. The mission of Fort Worth Country Day School is to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical development of capable students through an academically rigorous college preparatory program that integrates the arts and athletics.