Upon admission, a student is administered several diagnostic tests to determine his academic strengths and grade levels. Based upon the results of the diagnostic testing, a student is enrolled in one of five academic levels. The Glen Mills GED Program has consistently exceeded the state and national passing rates for the general public and institutions. The core curriculum offers 17 courses, including preparation for the ACT exam. Other educational services provided by the Glen Mills Schools include guidance counseling, college selection and the underwriting of the cost of college entrance examinations and application fees.
Students receive assistance in applying for grants, loans and scholarships.
The W. Herman Barcus Scholarship Fund, a private endowment offered to Glen Mills' graduates, is available to those students who have met the highly competitive scholarship criteria. Due to the need for a holistic approach to educating our youth at Glen Mills, several other educational services are offered.