First, devour the Acton Academy Princeton website.

We also ask you to read Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich or to watch Jeff Sandefer's TEDx talk.

You may also be interested in the following books and TED talks:

1. Courage to Grow by Laura Sandefer
2. Sugata Mitra TED Talk
3. Sal Kahn TED talk
4. The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
5. NurtureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
6. A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille
7. One World Schoolhouse by Sal Khan

Second, answer the following questions.

Basic Info

Questionnaire

• What were your biggest lessons learned from the website, blogs and Unschooling Rules or Jeff Sandefer's TEDx talk? (Please feel free to include observations from any of the other books or TED talks.)
• How would you describe the perfect teacher for your child/children and how would you measure whether he or she is advancing quickly enough?
• Do you believe your child is a genius (your children are geniuses) who deserves to find a calling that changes the world? How will you continue to pursue your child's/children's learning adventures if there are no immediate openings at Acton Academy?
• How did you find out about Acton Academy? Is there anyone in our community who you would like us to ask about your audition?
• What school(s) has/have your child/children attended?
• As a parent, are there areas where you have concerns or special attention your child/children may need to prosper, especially if it’s an area of growth your child’s/children's previous teachers may mention when we contact them?