Admission Process

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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!

Standard Application Online

Application deadlines for the 2022-2023 academic year have passed but Whitfield will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis and review candidates on a space-available basis. The deadline to submit an application for the 2022 - 2023 academic year is July 31, 2022.

Dear Prospective Families,

Choosing the right educational environment for your child is one of the most important decisions your family will make and I am so pleased that you are considering Whitfield School for secondary school. As you explore our website you will see that our students in grades 6-12 engage in a rigorous, student-centered college prep curriculum which is rooted in a formal character education program called The Habits of Mind and Heart. Our classrooms are dynamic, collaborative spaces where students develop leadership skills and are inspired to become innovative thinkers and learners. Families who choose Whitfield are investing in a path which creates graduates who are culturally competent, tech savvy, and kind individuals who use their talents for the greater good.

We look forward to getting to know you and to introducing your family to the magic of Whitfield!

Sincerely,

Lisa Trout

Director of Admission

A COMPLETE WHITFIELD APPLICATION INCLUDES:

Application

Student Records

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 use the School Record and Transcript Release Form. Complete the top portion and deliver these forms to your child’s school, along with an envelope addressed to Lisa Trout, Director of Admission, Whitfield School, 175 South Mason Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141.

Teacher Recommendation

Through the SAO, families can email the request for a recommendation directly to the teacher, who then receives the necessary form. Please make this request of one of your child’s academic subject teachers from the current school year or from last school year.

If a school is unable to submit recommendations through the SAO, please use the Teacher Recommendation Form. Complete the top portion and deliver these forms to your child’s school, along with an envelope addressed to Lisa Trout, Director of Admission, Whitfield School, 175 South Mason Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141.

Personal Reference

We are looking for someone who knows your child well outside of the school environment to share with us about your child’s strengths. Applicants often request personal references from coaches, music teachers, family friends or leaders of religious institutions. Applicants are welcome to use the personal recommendation form provided through the SAO, or ask the reference to submit a letter by email (admissions@whitfieldschool.org) or mail (Lisa Trout, Director of Admission, Whitfield School, 175 South Mason Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141).

Entrance Exam

The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is a standardized test used when applying to independent schools. Students can take the test at a testing center, or utilize SSAT at Home option. Please visit SSAT's website for more information about each testing option. Please register for the most convenient test date and site for your family and release the results to Whitfield.

Whitfield’s SSAT code is 8196.

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 the SSAT has 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.

Family Interview

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 Family Interview, please contact Admission Associate Michelle Templeton at (314) 415-1259.

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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.

Questions?

Contact Michelle Templeton, 314-415-1259

Admission Associate

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