Admission Process

Please request that records from your child’s current school be sent to Whitfield by emailing the request to the appropriate person via SAO.  We request records from the current academic year and the previous two years; reports will include transcripts/report cards, standardized testing, attendance and discipline.

If a school is unable to submit records through the SAO, please request a transcript in writing from the registrar at your child’s school to be sent to Lisa Trout, Director of Admission, Whitfield School, 175 South Mason Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141.

Whitfield accepts both the SSAT and ISEE exams. Students can take either test at a testing center, or at home. Please register for the most convenient test type, date, and site for your family and release the results to Whitfield. Please note that results can take up to two weeks, so we strongly encourage you to register to take the exam three weeks prior to your student's respective application deadline.

To learn more about the SSAT Exam, and to register, please visit ssat.org. For questions, please call 609.683.4440. 

To learn more about the ISEE Exam, and to register, please visit erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb. For questions, please call 866.683.2335.

Students' test results are one piece of the entire application. The essay is particularly informative as it provides a sample of independent work and a glimpse into your student. While these exams have value as a standardized component to the application process, just as important to us are a student's day-to-day work in the classroom, teacher and personal recommendations, the family interview, and report cards. Together all components of the application provide a complete picture of each applicant.

The Family Interview, which will include parent(s) and the student, will take approximately 45-60 minutes. Both parent(s) and the student will have a chance to talk with one of our admission associates individually. Interviews will be conducted either via Zoom or in-person. Our goal during this interview is to get to know your family. With dynamic classrooms that rely heavily on interpersonal relationships, we are looking for students who we believe will thrive in our school environment.

Prior to your interview, please submit the Student Profile, Parent Statement and Student Essays portions of the application via SAO.

To schedule your weekday family interview, please click here. Additionally, Saturday Interviews are available on December 14 and January 11. Click here to register for a Saturday interview.. 

For questions, contact Amber Odom, amber.odom@whitfieldschool.org.

If your family will be applying for financial aid, your aid application is due at the same time as your application for admission. All financial aid applications are reviewed by a Financial Aid Committee. The process for Financial Aid is competitive as funds are limited. Should your family qualify for need-based financial aid, your award will be included with your admission decision, allowing your family to make an informed decision about enrollment.

Click here to complete a Clarity application.