Admission FAQ's

The admission cycle begins in the fall for a February notification date. You may begin the admission process at any time, though after the February 1 application deadline, we begin rolling admissions for all applications. Financial Aid applications are accepted as early as October 24.

We hold All-School Open House in the Fall. During the months of November through May, Admission Welcome Days are held. Please visit the Visit Campus page to RSVP for an upcoming Admission event.

However, if you missed an Open House or are unable to attend, please call the school to set up a tour. Our phone number is 203-830-3916.

All of our Applications for Admission are online. Please visit How to Apply to be directed through the application process.

We do expect to receive a significant number of applications by February 1 of the year of entry. We may have some grades where accepted students may need to go into a waiting pool if the application for admission is not processed before February 1.

Yes. There is both a parent and student interview component to the visit. Please visit How to Apply to be directed through the application process.

We begin accepting variable tuition applications on October 24 of the year prior to entry (for example October 24, 2022 for school year 2023-24). We require that students who receive a late February admission decision to complete and submit their variable tuition form by February 1. Click here for Variable Tuition Information.

Parents should expect to have their specific questions answered. During our meetings a walking tour of the school is included, a time to ask questions, and most importantly a time to talk about your child. As part of the Application process, there are several questions that you will answer directly about your child.

Students will visit the grade they are currently in and will be asked to participate. Additionally, there will be some time when a teacher or a member of the admission team will work one-on-one with a child. There is no special preparation needed, but do let your child know that there will be class time, some time with a teacher, and, of course, lunch and recess!

Students applying to 6th or 9th grade, who are currently either 5th or 8th graders, will visit the grade to which they are applying. Students in other grades will visit at their current grade level. After students are offered admission, students who attend a re-visit day can visit at their grade-level.

The first admission notification date for the next school year is in February 2023. We make decisions on a rolling basis after the February 1 application deadline. Visit our Dates & Deadlines page for more information.

Wooster School admits students on the applicant’s admission materials and not on the family’s economic circumstances. There are instances when students are offered admission, but the school is not able to offer variable tuition to support the student’s attendance at Wooster.

Tuition includes lunch and some school materials beyond the cost of tuition. There will be textbook charges that can approach $500 for the Middle and Upper School. We will provide a textbook list around July 1 for the upcoming school year.

Students of all ages may take private instrumental or voice lessons during a free period, recess, or after school, for an additional fee. In addition, personal sports gear will be an expense for which the family will be responsible for.

In grades 8-12, there is an additional fee incurred if your student participates in football, ice hockey, or golf. Experience in these sports is required in order to participate.