The Marvelwood School

We invite you join us for a virtual visit to learn more about Marvelwood.

At Marvelwood, our size enables us to get to know each student and embark on a journey together to discover hidden talents, develop skills and interests, and build confidence for a lifetime of purposeful learning. We are deeply dedicated to knowing and valuing our students, celebrating their individuality and challenging them to invest in their education and discover new passions. We deliver a customized approach to learning that is responsive to student interests and supports and empowers them to move forward with courage in college, career, and life.

We are happy to schedule a customized virtual visit. We can show you around campus, answer your questions, arrange video calls with students, parents, faculty, and/or coaches, and do an admission interview.

Admission Process

What does success look like? It looks like marvelwood.

Marvelwood students want to achieve. And because they are surrounded by peers with a matched level of grit; and teachers with an unfathomable commitment to their success, they do. The transformations we see from the time our students arrive—to when they graduate—are nothing less than astounding. The source of this success? Resilience. What calls for future success? Resilience. Our students graduate with enduring courage, compassion, and confidence for their futures ahead.

The Marvelwood School is currently accepting applications for students entering grades 9-PG. If you are interested in Marvelwood, we will do our best to accommodate you no matter the time of year.

• Request information: Please fill out an inquiry form.
• Campus visit: Please contact the Admission Office (860-927-0047 ext 1011) to set up an appointment for an interview and campus visit.
• Apply: To be considered for admission to Marvelwood, please apply online. Dates and deadlines can be reviewed here. If you cannot apply online, contact the Admission Office for a downloadable application.
• Testing: Students applying for grades 9, 10 or 11 should take either the SSAT or PSAT. Applicants for grade 12 or for a post-graduate (PG) year must take the SAT as part of the admission process. SSAT, PSAT or SAT scores may be waived if other testing is submitted.
• International Students: All students for whom English is not a first language are required to submit scores from the SSAT or the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
• Revisit: Following an on-campus interview or attendance at Preview Day, prospective students are invited to return to campus for a customized Revisit/ Shadow Day. Would you like to sit in on a cool elective like Harry Potter & Philosophy or get out in the field with Conservation Biology? How about Film Studies, Lego Robotics, or Song Writing? Do you want to see what a high school level English or mathematics class is like? You're invited to join us for a day to get to know us better and hopefully, see yourself at Marvelwood!

Please contact the Admission Office (860-927-0047 ext 1011) for more information or to make an appointment.

Dates & Deadlines

Marvelwood operates on a rolling admission basis throughout the year. Files are reviewed upon completion, and applicants may be notified of the admission decision within 1-2 weeks. The first round of enrollment agreements are mailed in March, and are due back within 30 days. After March 10, decision letters and enrollment agreement for accepted students are mailed together, and are due back within one month of issuance.

February 1st of current year........... First deadline for admission for Current School Year

Town Scholar Application Due

Financial Aid applications due to School and Student Services (SSS)

March 10th of current year.............. Enrollment Agreements and Financial Aid awards mailed

Town Scholar announced

April 10th of current year................ Enrollment Agreements due