Admission Process

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We are thrilled you have decided to apply for admission to our school! 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!

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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

Students and parents should use SAO to complete the student profile, parent statement, and student essays. Please submit these pieces of the application at least five days prior to the family interview. Whitfield’s $50 application fee is payable online through SAO. The application deadlines for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:

9th Grade Applicants: December 8, 2023
6th-8th & 10th-12th Grade Applicants: January 9, 2024
Apps received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as space is available.

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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 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.

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 contact our office at admissions@whitfieldschool.org.

Personal Recommendation

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

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.

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.

Click here to schedule your weekday interview via zoom or in-person.

For questions, please contact Admission Associate, Amber Odom at (314) 415-1282 or amber.odom@whitfieldschool.org.

Financial Aid Application (SSS)

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 an SSS application.

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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.

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Questions?

Contact Amber Odom, 314-415-1282

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