Admissions

How to Apply

The Admissions Team at Emma is eager to learn more about you! We are here to assist with the application process every step of the way. This process includes the following:

Application

Demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion, Emma Willard School is pleased to offer a free application for admission for both domestic and international candidates. Please apply here: www.emmawillard.org/admissions.

TRANSCRIPTS

Should be completed by a school official and contain a minimum of two years of credits as well as the first semester or trimester of the current academic year.

Recommendations

❑ English Teacher

❑ Math Teacher

❑ Principal/Guidance Counselor

Testing

Emma Willard School is test optional and does not require the SSAT, PSAT, or SAT as elements of the application process. Instead, we ask applicants to submit a graded writing sample and a graded math test. For our international applicants, we also require the TOEFL or Duolingo test results to assist with understanding English proficiency. More information can be found at emmawillard.org/admissions.

Interview

For the 2023–2024 application season, we will be conducting all interviews via Zoom in order to provide equal access to all of our applicants.

Important Dates

Application deadline:

International - January 15

Domestic - February 1

Financial aid application deadline: February 1

Admissions decision: March 10

Enrollment contract and deposit due: April 10 emmawillard.org

Mission

Honoring our founder’s vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.