The Greystone program at Schreiner University is the fruition of the efforts many dedicated academy, education and military professionals. It is my mission as Director to make your task of finding the best prep school as straightforward and simple as possible. Here are some relevant facts about Greystone at Schreiner:

• The total Program cost (room, board, tuition and all fees) is $18,899 before financial assistance
• �Board� refers to the 19 meals per week plan � excellent food, by the way.
• There are flexible payment plans available � see Admissions section.
• Greystone students qualify for all Federal/State/Local loan and grant programs.
• Both merit and need-based scholarships apply 100% to the Greystone program � contact Schreiner Admissions for details.
• The priority deadline for application submission to Schreiner is 01 May, the fall back deadline is 01 August and students start class on 24 August.
• Schreiner/Greystone students pay for their own books (your choice - new or used � and can sell back).
• Students must have accident and health care insurance.
• Students can purchase quality health care insurance thru Schreiner or can remain with a qualifying family accident and health plan.
• Greystone students have complete access to all Schreiner facilities, programs, technology, clubs and organizations.
• All Greystone students live in L.A. Schreiner Residence Hall.
• Oversight is provided by highly qualified live-in Residence Director and Residence Assistant.
• The Greystone offices are located in the Residence Hall.
• Campus is patrolled by trained Schreiner security force 24/7.
• Schreiner provides a doctor to oversee student health issues and make referrals to off-campus clinics if required. Kerrville has excellent doctors and medical facilities.
• Greystone is not a �military� institution. Students are not required to wear military-style uniforms or to drill. Our objective is to minimum distractions and maximize the students' focus on academic studies and physical fitness - they will learn close order drill and other military educational specialties when they get to the academy.
• The Greystone Character Development program is based directly on the academies' own Leadership and Ethics courses as well as on the Honor programs. The purpose is to thoroughly inculcate the concepts of honor, integrity, trust, courage, commitment, truth, responsibility and accountability in each student prior to their arrival at the academy. As a Naval Academy Honor Mentor, I witnessed first-hand how important character is to the admission and ultimate success of each military academy student.
• The Academic Survival Skills program is taken directly from programs offered at all the academies through their student center. Mastering the basic academic learning skills will enable students to maximize their Greystone experience.
• Time management skills are critical for a leader training to be responsible for others. Effective planning and scheduling are the mark of every successful academy student.
• Greystone students are required to participate in the Schreiner athletic program � just as they will at the academies.
• Students are enrolled in a customized Schreiner Physical Education course.
• Students participate in the varsity/JV or intramural sports program after class to maintain or stimulate the competitive spirit necessary to become an effective leader.
• Students participate in a personalized physical fitness program Monday thru Saturday mornings at 0600 with the Director.
• Raising the bar of excellence is a significant goal at Greystone. It applies to every part of the Greystone program � be it academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities or individual maturity.
• Living on a college campus provides the right motivation to inspire students to excel � a requirement to attain that appointment.
• The campus community is a more �mature� environment and will encourage students to grow as an adult.
• The campus community is more focused on �career� ambitions and the achievement of their personal goals.
• As a former prep school student myself, I understand what these students are experiencing mentally, emotionally and physically after being turned down. I can relate completely, and have created a program that will re-inspire their ambition.
• As an academy grad, career military officer and academy faculty member, I know what is expected of them from the academy perspective. Greystone is designed to assist each student as they strive to achieve the level of excellence expected by the academies.

That's the �quick and dirty� analysis of Greystone. Should you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 888-561-6924.

The program was developed with close attention to your perspective as a parent in search of the complete academy preparatory education solution. Our efforts are focused on two objectives: to make this daunting task easier for parents and students, and to create an updated and improved approach to academy preparatory education. My personal motivation to get involved and do something was inspired out of my deep concern for the young men and women who desire to serve this country in the military as an academy graduate and as a commissioned officer, but who have encountered a temporary obstacle. I strongly feel academy preparatory education should support and motivate these very qualified students to stay the course in pursuit of their ambitions. It is the Greystone philosophy that as an academy preparatory school program, we will work to keep up with the academic, physical and ethical expectations of the academies and strive to maximize candidate competitiveness for the students who are re-applying. As an academy preparatory school, Greystone �raises the bar� to a significantly higher standard of excellence.

Based upon research of existing prep school programs and numerous conversations with academy faculty, staff, alumni, parents, cadets and midshipmen, I feel Greystone offers the best mix of specialized college-level academics, athletic participation, physical fitness and character development to provide a total approach to academy preparatory education.

Greystone delivers exactly what we promise:

• a specialized curriculum for academy-bound students.
• courses matched to student academic ability
• a customized athletic program
• unique emphasis on character development
• comprehensive academic survival skills
• high quality freshman year courses
• ability to earn up to 36 college credits
• a valid college back-up plan
• the necessary skills to validate or retake courses upon arrival at the academy
• the growth and maturity that derives from a college-level experience

Greystone is your family's best opportunity to maximize the return on your academy preparatory school investment. You may have concerns about Greystone being a new academy preparatory institution. Let me assure you that, in this case, new does not mean untested or unproven. Schreiner University has been providing students with high quality education since 1917. Through our close affiliation, Schreiner provides the academic expertise required to support the core curriculum for the Greystone program.

The University also provides Greystone with all facilities needed to sustain campus activities including academic support (classrooms, labs, library, lecture halls, etc.), housing, food service, athletic support (fields, courts, equipment, etc.), administrative support and infrastructure. As a prep school student, academy grad, career military officer and academy faculty member, I have spent the last 26 years of my life instructing, inspiring and motivating young men and women in military service to be more than they are. Whether my career took me aboard a ship or to the academy, I have been engaged in the education of young people. My experience as a senior officer (organization, administration, management, training, education and leadership) has prepared me to assume the responsibilities as Director of Greystone. Greystone is a new institution; however, because of the close relationship with Schreiner University , Greystone is an extremely stable program. Schreiner's proven record of success over the last 87 years, contributes significantly to Greystone's success now and into the future.

Greystone was created with the help and assistance from supportive academy faculty, staff, alumni, parents and students who agree that academy preparatory education must be improved. Essentially, Greystone was created by academy graduates and supporters expressly for potential academy graduates. The Greystone program is a total program and will meet and/or exceed the academy expectations as well as the needs of the individual student. Strong support from Schreiner University serves as the foundation from which Greystone draws success. An unlimited contribution from qualified supporters is the reason why Greystone is able to provide the best academy preparatory education for academy-bound students.

At Greystone, our past and your future start now, together.