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.
Nicholas
Student
Form: Fifth Form
Dorm: Borsdorff
Sports/Activities: Crew and Swimming
Favorite class taken: English
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Chicken Shawarma
Something everyone should know about Kent: It’s an amazing place to be!
Your best Kent moment: Winning my first crew race.
Best part of being a tour guide: Sharing stories about my time at Kent with potential incoming students and families.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Say “hi” to everyone.
Kayla
Student
Form: Sixth Former
Dorm: Field Dorm
Sports/Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Lacrosse, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Model United Nations, Scienceholic, and Pre-Med Club.
Favorite class taken: Honors Calculus with Ms. You.
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Grilled cheese and tomato soup with waffle fries.
Something everyone should know about Kent: The culture of kindness present here at Kent. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or around the campus, every student looks out for one another and respects each other's differences. This culture fosters a tight-knit, inclusive community where both teachers and students can work and have fun together cohesively.
Your best Kent moment: Rock Day.
Best part of being a tour guide: Meeting and forming new connections with prospective students and new families.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Put yourself out there! Don't be afraid to try new activities, sports and talk to new people.
Sacha
Student
Form: Sixth Form
Dorm: Borsdorff
Sports/Activities: Hockey, Lacrosse
Favorite class taken: Advance Studies Biology with Mr. Houston
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Mac & Cheese
Something everyone should know about Kent: Kent gives you the keys to succeed, but it's up to you to unlock the doors. Your Kent experience is your story to write: the pen is in your hands.
Your best Kent moment: Playing soccer against Hotchkiss in rain, hail, and snow my sophomore year.
Best part of being a tour guide: Walking families down the same paths I could only marvel at as a new student.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Walk, don’t run. It’s easy to get lost in the noise of everything Kent has to offer, but not everything has to be a sprint. Take it all in one day at a time and you’ll find yourself marveling at what makes Kent truly unforgettable.
Camille
Student
Form: Sixth Former
Dorm: Hoerle Hall
Sports/Activities: Art, Tennis, and Squash.
Favorite class taken: AS U.S. Government & Politics
Favorite Dining Hall meal: The chicken noodle soup.
Something everyone should know about Kent: Kent is all about what you make of it, so don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things!
Your best Kent moment: Rock Day!
Best part of being a tour guide: The best part about being a tour guide is highlighting the endless opportunities that Kent offers and inspiring prospective students to envision themselves as part of this community.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Embrace challenge and seek out all that Kent has to offer!
Jillianne
Student
Form: Fifth Form
Dorm: Hoerle Hall
Sports/Activities: Field Hockey, Golf, Dance, Skiing, Architecture
Favorite class taken: Chemistry
Favorite Dining Hall meal: Tacos
Something everyone should know about Kent: How fun springtime is once the weather warms up!
Your best Kent moment: The crying wall during graduation.
Best part of being a tour guide: Seeing the nervousness and shyness in visiting students reminds me of how I felt when I first arrived at Kent.
Advice to incoming Kent students: Always give everything your best effort, and that while school will be challenging at times, your hard work will pay off!
