Admissions
Virtual Office Hour
Join our virtual office hour, starting on Tuesday, October 3!
- October 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.
- October 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.
- October 31, 2023 at 11 a.m.
- November 14, 2023 at 11 a.m.
- November 28, 2023 at 11 a.m.
- December 12, 2023 at 11 a.m.
We’re so pleased you’re connecting with us through our website and hope you will enjoy reading about Sidwell Friends School. There’s a wealth of information available and we hope you’ll join us on campus early this fall to become acquainted with the community.
The admissions process is underway! We have carefully outlined each step for you to make it easier to navigate and complete all steps of your application before January 5, 2024. While the requirements for each application grade differ slightly, the following list should be helpful as an overview of what you and your applicant should expect to accomplish during this process. Please keep in mind that all requirements are due on or before January 5, 2024.
REQUIRED
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Submission of family information form
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Applicant’s Group Visit
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Teacher’s submission of AISGW recommendation form(s)
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Current school’s submission report cards or transcripts. Not required of Pre-K applicants
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Parent Interview
OPTIONAL
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Participation in an in-person tour
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Attending at least one info-session
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Begin request for financial aid, available at Clarity online starting October 1, 2023
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Log into Ravenna to receive your admissions decision on March 3, 2024
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Sidwell Friends by the Numbers
57%
students of color
1,142
students enrolled
$49,680 (PK-Grade 2)
$52,110 (Grades 3-4)
$54,700 (Grades 5-8)
$55,140 (Grades 9-12)
tuition for 2023/24
21%
of students receive financial aid
$8.2 million
annual financial aid budget
$33,950
average financial aid award
Where do Sidwell Friends graduates attend college?
Click to view the 2018-22 College Matriculation List.
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