Admission Process
We are thrilled you have decided to apply for admission to Whitfield! Please find the required steps to complete an application listed below. Along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the admission team with questions. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your family!
REQUEST INFORMATION
The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and families are our top priority. Given the need to protect their health and safety, prospective families are not able to visit campus at this time.
Instead, we hope you will join us for one of our many Virtual Visits taking place this fall. Of course, our admission team is also available to help you as you begin your school search process. We look forward to getting to know you!
NEXT STEPS
We look forward to meeting you and your family through a Virtual Visit or other admission event! Once you are ready to apply for admission to our great school, use these quick links to get started!
Ilana Boyer '23
I chose Whitfield because my brother went here, he just recently graduated, and it was a really great fit. There wasn’t a better place for me than at Whitfield.
Derrick Palmer '25
I chose Whitfield because I thought it was a culturally diverse place where I knew I could find friends.
Winnie Murphy '26
I picked Whitfield because I was blown away by the amazing community. At my visit, every student and staff member did their best to make me feel welcome. I knew that I was surrounded by kind and caring people, and that made a big impact on my decision.
APPLICATION DATES
While the majority of applications are submitted by the below dates, if space allows, we welcome applications year-round.
Grade | Application Deadline | Decisions Announced |
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6 | JANUARY 12, 2021 | MARCH 12, 2021 |
7 | JANUARY 12, 2021 | MARCH 12, 2021 |
8 | JANUARY 12, 2021 | MARCH 12, 2021 |
9 | DECEMBER 11, 2020 | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 |
10 | JANUARY 12, 2021 | MARCH 12, 2021 |
11 | JANUARY 12, 2021 | MARCH 12, 2021 |
12 | JANUARY 12, 2021 | MARCH 12, 2021 |
A COMPLETE WHITFIELD APPLICATION INCLUDES:
Whitfield uses the Standard Application Online (SAO) for most of the components of the application. Please contact us to learn more about modifications to this process while we are unable to host applicants on campus.
- Student Profile, Parent Statement and Student Essays
- Student Records
- Teacher Recommendation
- Personal Reference
- SSAT Exam
- Family Interview
- Application Fee
Student Profile, Parent Statement and Student Essays
Student Records
Teacher Recommendation
Personal Reference
SSAT Exam
Family Interview
Application Fee
Whitfield strives to maintain a student body balanced by gender and diverse in geographic, economic, ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. It does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, disability or gender in administering its academic policies, admission policies, athletic policies, financial aid program, or other school activities.
ADMISSION TEAM
Emily Chrysler
Director of Admission
Lisa Trout
Admission Coordinator
Michelle Templeton
Admission Associate & Summer Camps Director