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The Application

The Watkinson application consists of several parts. Follow the links below to visit or download these forms:

Watkinson’s application form*

* If it is more convenient for your process, you may submit the Standard Application Online instead of Watkinson’s application form. There is no need to submit both. Watkinson’s application cannot be completed on a mobile phone.

Teacher Recommendation Form

We need two confidential teacher recommendations; a math recommendation is required for proper placement. If you are a teacher, please make sure you DOWNLOAD and SAVE this form before filling it out and sending it back to us… otherwise the form will return empty and all your hard work will be lost!

Records Release Form

We ask for two years of records. Please sign and submit to your child’s current school, and also submit a copy to Watkinson.

SSAT

Applicants for grades 9–12 who have taken or will take the SSAT. are invited to submit their scores to Watkinson using our school code 8050. Please see Watkinson’s updated admission policy, effective fall 2020.

Your application is complete when all the following have been submitted:

REQUIRED:

  • Online application
  • Schedule a student interview
  • Schedule a parent interview
  • Two years of school records sent to Watkinson
  • Individualized testing (i.e. WISC, I.Q., neuropsych, etc.) if applicable
  • Two confidential teacher recommendations, including a math recommendation

OPTIONAL:

  • SSAT scores submitted (grades 9 and above)
  • Piece of graded work (essay, project, etc.) from current school year, along with rubric and feedback from teacher
  • Financial Aid application (optional)

The priority deadline for the completed application is February 1.

Important Dates

February 1

Priority deadline for school application & financial aid. (Note: returning students must apply for financial aid by Jan. 13.)

March 10

Applicants who have submitted all required pieces of the application by February 1 will receive an admission decision.

April 10

Accepted families notify us of their enrollment decision.

After Feb 1

Applicants whose files are received after February 1 will be considered on a rolling admission basis, pending space and funding.

Have questions? Need help? Email us at info@watkinson.org

Watkinson’s mission is to develop in our students the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

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