Kent School
Admissions
Welcome to Kent!
Admissions Welcome
Our website offers insight into the many facets which make this school great: the talented people, a broad array of challenging classes, abundant activities in athletics and the arts, and the natural beauty of our stunning campus nestled between the Appalachian Trail and the Housatonic River.
As you learn more about us, know that we are just as excited to get to learn more about you. Please take a few minutes to fill out our online inquiry form and we will work with you to schedule a campus tour and interview so we can get to know you in person or virtually.
As you explore Kent, you will discover that our extraordinary faculty and students are as kind as they are gifted: deep thinkers who aim to advance mutual understanding, who see leadership as service to others, who seek inventive solutions to nuanced problems, who communicate effectively, and who embrace their role in maintaining their communities.
Amazing things happen in our community every day, and we are eager to share them with you. We invite you to visit our campus and the lovely town of Kent, just a short walk from campus, with its ample amenities and small-town charm. We look forward to welcoming you here so you may experience the intellectual vitality, innovative spirit, rich traditions, and unmistakable warmth of this dynamic community in person.
Sincerely,
Director of Admissions
T: 860-927-6111
E: admissions@kent-school.edu
Steps to Apply
Get started
1
Inquire
Submit an Inquiry Form.
2
Contact
Schedule a visit and/or interview before the January 15 priority deadline. 860-927-6111, or admissions@kent-school.edu.
3
Start
Begin your application online. We accept applications through two platforms:
Prospective families may choose either method to submit their application. Both are given equal consideration in our admissions process.
Applications are due January 15.
Families applying for financial aid should complete that process at the same time their child is applying for admission.
4
Check
A complete application for admission includes:
- Inquiry form
- Interview
- Biographic information
- Student essays
- Recommendations
- Counselor or Principal
- English
- Math
- Transcripts: Current and Prior Year
- Application fee ($100 for domestic U.S. Citizens and $200 for all other applicants)
5
Evaluate
Standardized test scores are optional. For applicants opting to submit scores, our SSAT school code is 4336.
11th or 12th grade (5th and 6th Form) or Post-Graduate applicants opting to submit standardized testing should send SAT, PSAT, or ACT scores directly to the Admissions Office. We will also continue to require TOEFL testing (we are currently accepting all forms of TOEFL, including the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, as well as Duolingo) for all students for whom English is not their first language. Our school code for the TOEFL test is 8039 and Kent does utilize TOEFL superscoring.
6
Communicate
Admissions decisions are communicated via email on March 10 for applicants who have met the priority application deadline.
Signed enrollment agreements are due April 10 for newly enrolled families.
Meet the Tour Guides
Guided Tours
Kent’s tour guides are among the first people you will meet when you visit Kent. Each tour guide is an experienced Kent student, and each represents Kent’s commitment to intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual growth.
Emily
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Field Dorm
Sports/Activities: Studio Art, Volleyball, Swimming, Bell Ringing
Favorite class taken: Religion
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Pierogies
Something everyone should know about Kent: There are so many resources available to students, and people that will help you apply them.
Your best Kent moment: Rock Day or going apple picking with my friends.
Best part of being a tour guide: Meeting new people from all over the world, and learning and teaching at the same time.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Fully utilize all of the resources at your disposal.
Garrett
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Middle Dorm South
Sports/Activities: Rowing, Improv, Bell Ringing
Favorite class taken: English
Favorite Dining Hall meal: General Tso's Chicken
Something everyone should know about Kent: Everyone truly cares about you and wants you to succeed.
Your best Kent moment: Going to the creek with my friends in the springtime.
Best part of being a tour guide: Being able to show people my life. Boarding school is not a common experience and it's really fun to be able to talk about it and share my perspective on it.
Advice to incoming Kent students: The more you try to engage in the community, the more fun and connected your experience at Kent will be. What you put into it is what you'll get out of it.
Ire
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Borsdorff Hall
Sports/Activities: Soccer
Favorite class taken: Advanced Studies in Environmental Science
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Beef Stroganoff
Something everyone should know about Kent: It's a warm community where everyone can find their people.
Your best Kent moment: Head's Holidays
Best part of being a tour guide: I get to introduce others to my community and show them the things that make this school special.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Take it one day at a time and enjoy every moment of your time here.
Louise
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Case Dorm
Sports/Activities: Rowing and Hockey
Favorite classes taken: Psychology and Art
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Burgers
Something everyone should know about Kent: There is something for everyone at Kent!
Your best Kent moment: Winning the quarterfinals of the NEPSAC tournament in overtime my sophomore year.
Best part of being a tour guide: Being able to meet new people and give back to my community.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Don't be afraid to try new things and put yourself out there.
Marcus
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: North Dorm
Sports/Activities: Rowing
Favorite class taken: Physics with Dr. Green
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Pasta Carbonara
Something everyone should know about Kent: We have the best tour guides!
Your best Kent moment: Being with my friends at prom.
Best part of being a tour guide: Meeting new people.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Be friendly and talk to new people!
Morgan
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Field Dorm
Sports/Activities: Studio Art, Varsity Basketball, Spring Musical
Favorite classes taken: Dreams with Dr. Greene
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Honey Sriracha Chicken
Something everyone should know about Kent: There's something for everyone at Kent, whether you're interested in sports, arts, or academics.
Your best Kent moment: Making it to the championship game with my basketball team.
Best part of being a tour guide: Getting to see how new families start to fall in love with Kent.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and meet new people.
Olivia
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Hoerle Hall
Sports/Activities: Rowing, Swimming, Lacrosse
Favorite class taken: History
Favorite Dining Hall meal: General Tso's Chicken
Something everyone should know about Kent: You are able to find a supporting community within many aspects of your Kent life.
Best part of being a tour guide: Helping show potential families the joy of life at Kent, hopefully convincing them to join our community.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Make an effort to get out of your comfort zone and try something new.
