General Application Information

We’re excited that you are considering The MacDuffie School as a place to continue your educational, extracurricular, and social growth.

The Admission Committee seeks students who are committed to serious study, who have a sense of purpose, and who are interested in contributing to the school community. Students should have a good record both academically and personally, as well as supportive recommendations.

We require students to apply online and this can be done through the  SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO). A non-refundable fee of $50 for Day students and $125 for International students must be submitted with the application. If you have any difficulties with the application process, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@macduffie.org.

The first-round application deadline for fall admissions is February 1st.  We also accept students for mid-year entry.

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis for any student who applies after March 10. We encourage late applicants to call us directly regarding the availability of space for the coming academic year.

Interview

The interview is a very important part of the admissions process. Interviews are scheduled once the online application form and fee have been submitted. Students and their families should plan approximately two hours for the campus tour and interview. In situations where visiting is not possible, Zoom interviews may be conducted by the Admissions Office.

Application Checklist

A completed admissions file consists of the following parts:

1. Formal Online Application and Essays

2. Parents’ Statement

3. Official Academic Transcript from the current school year and two prior school years (Translated if you are applying as an International Student)

4. English Teacher Recommendation

5. Math Teacher Recommendation

6. School Recommendation (optional)

7. Personal Recommendation (optional)

8. Testing

9. Interview

Testing Requirements

International Applicants must submit a form of standardized English testing.  The two accepted forms of testing are the TOEFL and Duolingo English Test (DET).  

If you are taking the TOEFL please include The MacDuffie School Code (8821) when registering for the test. 

Academic Support
If a student has had educational and/or psychological testing, please include a copy of that evaluation with your application.