We are thrilled that you have decided that Dexter Southfield may be the right place for you. We are eager to welcome students who embody our core characteristics of character, confidence, and compassion and who live by our motto, "Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow."
Before applying, we encourage you to review our admissions process to ensure you have completed all the necessary steps. We have entry points for each division: Lower School (PreK*-Class 5), Middle School (Classes 6-8), Upper School (Classes 9-12). *PreK applicants must turn four years old by September 1.
If you have any questions on our admissions process, please contact the Admissions Office at (617) 751-3600.
Submit An Online Inquiry
The Inquiry Form will help us learn more about your family. Once the form is submitted, you will soon receive our viewbook and other informational pieces from the School, along with an email outlining next steps and helpful tips for the application process.
Schedule Your Campus Visit (Tour and Interview)
A visit to Dexter Southfield is an essential part of the application process, and there is no better way to get to know our community than a personal campus tour. While we regret that we do not expect to be able to host visitors on campus this fall, we look forward to having you join members of the admission team for a personalized multimedia tour of our 36-acre campus. We encourage you to learn more about our campus visit experience.
Sign Up for Testing (Middle and Upper School Applicants Only)
Applicants to Classes 6-12 are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) during the fall or winter preceding their anticipated enrollment date.
Schedule Observation (Lower School Applicants Only)
Student visits are the second step toward completing the visit portion of the process. Before scheduling the student visit, please make sure that you have conducted your parent/guardian tour and interview. Student visits begin in early October and are held on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1:45-3:00 p.m.
Complete Your Application
The next step is to create an online student profile in Ravenna, our application management system, where you can manage your application, submit required documents, and view your decision notification (March 10). Dexter Southfield uses the Boston area common forms for its admissions process, which can be accessed and submitted through the Ravenna Admissions portal. Our application deadline is January 15.
Review Important Dates and Deadlines
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