When I talk with families who are trying to choose a school for their child, I encourage them to start with the school's mission. Touring the campus while classes are in session is the best way to experience a school. Tours allow families to get a candid glimpse of what the school is like on any given day. Tour as a family and when you leave, ask yourselves, 'Can we imagine being a part of this community?'
Independent private schools ask students to apply for admission, and the admission process typically begins almost a year before the student wants to enroll. In the fall, families investigate school websites, visit school open houses and narrow down a list of the schools to which they’d like to apply.
Most applications are due in the winter, but deadlines vary from school to school. It’s important to check the deadline for each school.
Independent private schools often require:
* A completed application form, available from the school website or by calling the admission office;