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Applying to FCTS

Franklin County Technical School 

Application and Admissions Timelines

2025–2026 School Year

 

Franklin County Technical School uses an unweighted lottery system for admission, which means that every student who applies has an equal chance of being selected. No additional points, rankings, or preferences are used in the lottery process. This approach ensures that admissions are fair, transparent, and provide an equal opportunity for all students who apply.

 
Apply using our Online Application
Oct. 15th, 2025 - Jan. 15th, 2026
 
Lottery Drawing & Acceptance / Waitlist Email Notification
Thursday, Feb. 5th, 2026
 
Acceptance / Waitlist Letters Sent by mail
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2026
 
Deadline for Families to accept or decline admission
Friday, Feb. 27th, 2026

 

Any seats that become available after March 2nd, 2026

will be offered to students placed on the waitlist

in the order established by the lottery. 

   

All enrolled students will be contacted after March to complete Placement Exams 

 

View our complete Admissions and Retention policy

 

Please refer all application/admission questions to: [email protected]