How to Apply
Winsor’s Process
The Winsor School welcomes applications from students who seek an intellectually challenging experience in a community of driven, multitalented, and supportive faculty and peers. Winsor admits cohorts of students into Grades 5, 6, and 9. We also accept applications for and admit a small number of students to Grades 7, 10, and 11.
The admission process is all about reflection, analysis, and storytelling. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your strengths, goals, and values and consider how they might align with ours. You will have time to analyze what makes Winsor tick and determine if you feel a deep connection to our students, faculty, and mission. You will get to tell us your story through our unique group interview experience, intentional application questions, and conversations with admission staff, and then celebrate all that you have already accomplished.
Application Process
Below, select your entry grade to learn more about your application process.
Step One: Inquire and Create an Account
Complete this inquiry form, and then choose a password to create your Ravenna account.
Step Two: Submit the Preliminary Application
Complete and submit the short Preliminary Application form in Ravenna. This will give you access to our Ravenna scheduling tool and a detailed explanation of every application step.
Step Three: Schedule a Date to Take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
Register to take the ISEE no later than January 15, 2025. ISEE test dates fill up fast, so we encourage you to visit their website and register as soon as possible.
Step Four: Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Zoom Interview
In Ravenna, book the next available Parent/Guardian Zoom Interview slot. This Zoom appointment is your opportunity to chat about your student and ask initial questions about the school.
Step Five: Book a Campus Tour
Our student ambassadors offer small group tours on select school days from October 1 to January 10. Tours are self-booked on a first-come, first-served basis in Ravenna. The applicant should plan to attend along with a parent or guardian.
Step Six: Reserve a Group Interview Date
All applicants must participate in a group interview, which are only offered on select dates. Please self-book the next available appointment in Ravenna.
Step Seven: Complete the Written Application and Solicit Supporting Documentation
Visit Ravenna to complete and submit the Student Questionnaire form, download the Transcript Request form, and solicit the required Teacher Recommendation forms from the applicant’s current classroom teacher and school principal or guidance counselor.
Step Eight: Submit the Application by January 15 and Celebrate!
Candidates who submit the application and all supporting documents by January 15 will receive notification of their admission decision on March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Step One: Inquire and Create an Account
Complete this inquiry form, and then choose a password to create your Ravenna account.
Step Two: Submit the Preliminary Application
Complete and submit the short Preliminary Application form in Ravenna. This will give you access to our Ravenna scheduling tool and a detailed explanation of every application step.
Step Three: Schedule a Date to Take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
Register to take the ISEE no later than January 15, 2025. ISEE test dates fill up fast, so we encourage you to visit their website and register as soon as possible.
Step Four: Schedule your Parent/Guardian Zoom Interview
In Ravenna, book the next available Parent/Guardian Zoom interview slot. This Zoom appointment is your opportunity to chat about your student and ask initial questions about the school.
Step Five: Book a Campus Tour
Our Student Ambassadors offer small group tours on select school days from October 1 to January 10. Tours are self-booked on a first-come, first-served basis in Ravenna. The applicant should plan to attend along with a parent or guardian.
Step Six: Reserve a Group Interview Date
All applicants must participate in a group interview, which are only offered on select dates. Please self-book the next available appointment in Ravenna.
Step Seven: Complete the Written Application and Solicit Supporting Documentation
Visit Ravenna to complete and submit the Student Questionnaire form, download the Transcript Request form, and solicit the required teacher recommendation forms from the applicant’s current English and math teachers and school principal or guidance counselor.
Step Eight: Submit the Application by January 15 and Celebrate!
Candidates who submit the application and all supporting documents by January 15 will receive notification of their admission decision on March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Step One: Inquire and Create an Account
Complete this inquiry form, and then choose a password to create your Ravenna account.
Step Two: Submit the Preliminary Application
Complete and submit the short Preliminary Application form in Ravenna. This will give you access to our Ravenna scheduling tool and a detailed explanation of every application step.
Step Three: Schedule a Date to Take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
Register to take the ISEE no later than January 15, 2025. ISEE test dates fill up fast, so we encourage you to visit their website and register as soon as possible.
Step Four: Book a Campus Tour
Our Student Ambassadors offer small group tours on select school days from October 1 to January 10. Tours are self-booked on a first-come, first-served basis in Ravenna. The applicant should plan to attend along with a parent or guardian.
Step Five: Save the Group Interview Date
All applicants must participate in the Class III group interview, which is only offered on Tuesday, January 14. Please reserve a spot in the interview in Ravenna and save the date.
Step Six: Complete the Written Application and Solicit Supporting Documentation
Visit Ravenna to complete and submit the Adult Family Member Statement and Student Questionnaire form, download the Transcript Request form, and solicit the required teacher recommendation forms from the applicant’s current English and math teachers and school principal or guidance counselor.
Step Seven: Submit the Application by January 15 and Celebrate!
Candidates who submit the application and all supporting documents by January 15 will receive notification of their admission decision on March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Step One: Inquire and Create an Account
Complete this inquiry form, and then choose a password to create your Ravenna account.
Step Two: Submit the Preliminary Application
Complete and submit the short Preliminary Application form in Ravenna. This will give you access to our Ravenna scheduling tool and a detailed explanation of every application step.
Step Three: Schedule a Date to Take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
Register to take the SSAT no later than January 15, 2025. SSAT test dates fill up fast, so we encourage you to www.ssat.org and register as soon as possible.
Step Four: Schedule your Parent/Guardian Zoom Interview
In Ravenna, book the next available Parent/Guardian Zoom interview slot. This Zoom appointment is your opportunity to chat about your student and ask initial questions about the school.
Step Five: Reserve a Group Interview and Tour Date
All applicants must participate in a Winsor student-led small group interview and tour. Please self-book the next available date in Ravenna.
Step Six: Complete the Written Application and Solicit Supporting Documentation
Visit Ravenna to complete and submit the Student Questionnaire form, upload your graded English or History essay, download the Transcript Request form, and solicit the required teacher recommendation forms from the applicant’s current English and math teachers and school principal or guidance counselor.
Step Seven: Submit the Application by January 15 and Celebrate!
Candidates who submit the application and all supporting documents by January 15 will receive notification of their admission decision on March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Step One: Inquire and Create an Account
Complete this inquiry form, and then choose a password to create your Ravenna account.
Step Two: Submit the Preliminary Application
Complete and submit the short Preliminary Application form in Ravenna. This will give you access to our Ravenna scheduling tool and a detailed explanation of every application step.
Step Three: Schedule a Date to Take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
Register to take the SSAT no later than January 15, 2025. SSAT test dates fill up fast, so we encourage you to www.ssat.org and register as soon as possible.
Step Four: Book a Campus Tour
Our Student Ambassadors offer small group tours on select school days from October 1 to January 10. Tours are self-booked on a first-come, first-served basis in Ravenna. The applicant should plan to attend along with a parent or guardian.
Step Five: Save the Group Interview Date
All applicants must participate in the Class VI and VII group interview, which is only offered on Friday, January 17. Please reserve a spot in the interview in Ravenna and save the date.
Step Six: Complete the Written Application and Solicit Supporting Documentation
Visit Ravenna to complete and submit the Adult Family Member Statement and Student Questionnaire form, upload your graded English or History essay, download the Transcript Request form, and solicit the required teacher recommendation forms from the applicant’s current English and math teachers and school principal or guidance counselor.
Step Seven: Submit the Application by January 15 and Celebrate!
Candidates who submit the application and all supporting documents by January 15 will receive notification of their admission decision on March 10 at 3:00 p.m.