Why MacDuffie?
The MacDuffie School, founded in 1890, is where tradition meets academic innovation. Students in Grades 6-12 receive a well-rounded education from engaging faculty who represent MacDuffie’s mission and values. Our students appreciate the opportunity to explore who they are, who they strive to become, and how to achieve their personal goals.
MacDuffie’s Granby campus features landscaped acres for outdoor athletic and recreational activities, a student center as a space to gather, a cozy library for studying, and top-notch dining services. Traditions like Mountain Day, Diversity Day, Heart Week, the International Festival, and other student-led activities promote understanding and community, and our Arts department host many performances throughout the year.
The MacDuffie School offers big opportunities in a small school community. We seek students who find joy in learning and who are motivated to succeed in an academically challenging environment.
Seeing our students and faculty in action provides you with the best opportunity to understand the quality education and feeling of community at MacDuffie.
While campus is currently closed to visitors, we invite you to contact us at 413-255-0000 or at [email protected] to schedule a remote tour and information session of our campus. We hope that you can see for yourself what makes MacDuffie special.
The MacDuffie School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs.
We are thrilled you are considering applying to The MacDuffie School. we have made some changes for the next year application cycle (to welcome students for the next to next academic year) that are intended to ensure fairness, access, and greater convenience for applicants and their families.
Admissions Timeline
| Zoom Coffee Information sessions |
Fridays (September 11- November 20) 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. email [email protected] for Zoom link |
| Virtual Open Houses |
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| Remote tour and Zoom interview | email [email protected] to schedule |
| Mid Year Application Deadline | December 1st |
| Mid Year Application Decision Notification | Mid-December |
| First Round Application Deadline | February 1st |
| Financial Aid Application Deadline | February 1st |
| Application Decisions Notification | March 10th |
Request More Information
If you’d like more information, please Request More Information and the Admissions Office will contact you.
General Application Information
We require students to apply online as it simplifies submission and provides a tool for tracking the status of their application. This can be done through theSSAT Standard Application Online (SAO). A non-refundable fee of $75 must be submitted with the application. If you have any difficulties with the application process, please contact our Admissions Office at [email protected].
The first round application deadline for fall admissions is February 1st. We also accept students for mid-year entry.
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis for any student who applies after March 10. We encourage late applicants to call us directly regarding the availability of space for the coming academic year.
Interview
The interview is a very important part of the admissions process. Interviews are scheduled once the online application form and fee have been submitted. Students and their families should plan approximately two hours for the campus tour and interview. In situations where visiting is not possible, Skype interviews may be conducted by the Admissions Office.
Required Application Checklist
A completed admissions file consists of the following parts:
Testing Requirements
For students applying for the 2021-2022 school year, testing will be optional. Should a family decide to submit testing results, full evaluations and score reports are preferred.
Domestic Applicants should submit Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) scores. Please include The MacDuffie School’s code (4762) when you register for the test. If you have not taken the SSAT, please contact Admissions.
International Applicants must submit some form of standardized English testing. The list of accepted forms of testing includes: SSAT, TOEFL, TOEFL JR, IELTS, ELTiS, and Duolingo English Test (DET).
If you are taking the TOEFL or TOEFL JR, please include The MacDuffie School Code (8821) when you register for the test.
Academic Support
If a student has had educational and/or psychological testing, please include a copy of that evaluation with your application.
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