Curtis is the story of an 11-year-old African-American boy, a comic tale of sibling rivalry and family ties, of joys and turbulence, of school and church and people in the neighborhood. Home to world-class performing arts groups and museums, rich history, and beautiful green spaces, Philadelphia is a fabulous place to explore—and to be a student. Curtis’ highly selective admissions process ensures that students learn alongside talented peers who challenge and inspire them.

Understanding the Context

Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors. Read the Curtis comic strip from , and check out other Curtis comics by Ray Billingsley. Curtis' New York headquarters offers a full range of international and domestic legal advice, with core strengths in dispute resolution, corporate, restructuring and insolvency, and tax. Curtis student proctors will be running most of the logistics, under the supervision of the admissions team.

Key Insights

Students are happy to answer any questions you may have about Curtis while you wait. He acted in more than 100 films, in roles covering a wide range of genres. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances. He achieved his first major recognition as a dramatic actor in Sweet Smell of Success (1957) with co-star Burt Lancaster. Curtis Institute of Music highly values a diverse international student body.

Final Thoughts

Since its founding in 1924, Curtis has welcomed all applicants regardless of race, geographic origin, religious background, socio-economic level, gender, or sexual orientation.