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Admission at Watkinson

“The first time we stepped foot on campus, we knew we had a very different thing going on here.”

Leesa Wallace, Alumni Parent
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Visit Campus

Your first visit to Watkinson’s campus can take any one of several forms. See the Watkinson community in action at an info session. Prospective students are welcome to come for a tour, or to spend the day with a current student. Lunch (the best school lunch around!) is on us, of course.

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Getting to know you is the most important thing we do. Student and parent interviews are being done virtually and can take place simultaneously.

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Start your Watkinson School online application here. We also accept the Standard Online Application from SSAT.

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Financial Aid

We are strongly committed to financial aid, and it is much in demand by our families. To make sure you receive first consideration, returning students please submit your financial aid applications by January 13th. New applicants must submit the financial aid application by February 1.

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See a virtual tour of Watkinson’s campus.

The Admission Team

Have questions? Need help? Get in touch.

John Crosson
Director of Admission
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Maricele Riemann
Assistant Director of Admission
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Carol Martino
Associate Director of Admission
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Maryann Dupuis
Admission Office Manager
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Jon Olear
Director of Financial Aid
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Founded in 1881, Watkinson School is an independent, coeducational day school for students from grades 6–PG with a legacy of leadership in progressive education.

We admit students regardless of race, color, religion, origin, or orientation.

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