Admission Requirements
At the time of the interview, the applicant will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Personal appearance
  
• Communication skills and maturity
• Personal references
  
• Enrollment fee has been paid and satisfactory arrangements made regarding tuition
  
• State of New Hampshire application completed and fee paid
  
• Four (4) passport photos submitted
  
• Proof of American citizenship, i.e. driver's license, birth certificate submitted
• Pass Wonderlic Student Assessment

Keene Beauty Academy may admit an applicant who shows desirable personality traits and has completed high school or a G.E.D. exam. Keene Beauty Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, ethnic origin, or religion.

Transfer Students
The school accepts transfer students who meet all other admission requirements. The hours earned toward graduation at the previous school will be awarded to the student providing that: (a) such hours are accepted by the N.H. State Board; and (b) in the school's opinion, the student's skill level is equivalent to the skill level expected of a student who has completed an equivalent number of hours at this school.

Graduation and Licensing
In order to graduate from Keene Beauty Academy each student must have completed 1500 hours of training, achieved a minimum average of 74% on academic work, and a satisfactory evaluation on all practical skills. Students must also maintain an average attendance of at least 22 hours per week, and fulfill all financial obligations to the school at least one month prior to graduation.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student is awarded a diploma certifying training in all branches of cosmetology. The graduate is then eligible to take the state board licensing examination. The graduate may also apply for an interim or temporary permit to work (in New Hampshire or Massachusetts) while waiting for the state exam.

Housing
Keene Beauty Academy will assist students in finding suitable housing. We suggest students begin investigating housing options at least six weeks prior to their starting date.

Graduate Placement
Keene Beauty Academy will assist the student in coordinating his or her job seeking efforts. Because we believe in training each student to be as marketable as possible, our curriculum includes instruction on how to interview, prepare a resume, and organize a job search. In addition, potential employers are encouraged to visit the school to interview prospective students, and students are encouraged to begin off-campus interviews during their final eight weeks of training. As with any school, Keene Beauty Academy cannot guarantee employment upon completion of the course of study.