The Admissions Process
Our admissions process is designed to help us learn as much as possible about each prospective student and to have prospective families learn as much as possible about Brookwood. We look forward to getting to know you and your child this year!
1. Inquire
If you are interested in learning more about Brookwood, fill out our online inquiry form, email us or call the Admissions Office at (978) 526-4500.
2. Virtual Visits
Given Brookwood’s campus closure to guests during the COVID-19 pandemic, individual tours and events are being offered virtually. We encourage you to join us soon!
3. Apply
We recommend submitting your child’s online application as soon as possible or by our January 15 deadline. Once you’ve submitted an application, you will receive a call from the Admissions Office to schedule your next steps. The application fee is $50.
4. Submit Supporting Documents
There are a variety of supporting documents required to complete the admissions process and are dependent on the grade your child enters. The deadline for receipt of these documents is February 1.
5. Virtual Parent Interview
Parent meetings allow us to get to know your family and child better and to answer questions you have about Brookwood and our program. The Admissions Office will reach out to schedule this meeting once we receive your application. This year, parent meetings will be conducted through Zoom.
6. Virtual Student Visits and Assessments
All applicants, with the exception of incoming 3-year-olds, will participate in a virtual assessment. These assessments typically take place in January and February and are conducted by Brookwood faculty.
Additionally, this year, applicants to Grades 6-8 will participate in a brief virtual conversation with a member of the admissions committee. These informal conversations are meant to help the committee get to know our oldest applicants.
Grade-Specific Applicant Requirements
Applicants to Early Childhood Program entering as a 3-year-old
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- Supplemental Early Childhood Questionnaire
- AISNE evaluation and request forms (if your child is enrolled in a preschool or childcare program)
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Register for an Early Childhood Information Session:
- Friday, January 22 at 9:15 a.m. or Wednesday, February 24 at 9:15 a.m.
Applicants to Early Childhood Program entering as a 4-year-old
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- AISNE evaluation and request forms
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Register for an Early Childhood Information Session:
- Friday, January 22 at 9:15 a.m. or Wednesday, February 24 at 9:15 a.m.
- To ensure the health and safety of applicants, all admission assessments of students will be held remotely this year. We do want to get to know our applicants and have them feel as comfortable as possible during their assessments. In collaboration with other North Shore schools, we will utilize the Boston Area Virtual Evaluation (BAVE), a video assessment tool for young children. Families are asked to video their children doing specific tasks and then to upload these videos to any of the participating schools to which they are applying. We may ask to also meet virtually with your child for an additional five minutes. Directions for this assessment will be released to applicants on January 21, 2021.
Applicants to Kindergarten
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- AISNE evaluation and request forms
- School record / transcript request form
- Remote Learning Evaluation (if applicable)
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Register for a Kindergarten Information Session:
- Friday, January 22 at 10:15 a.m. or Wednesday, February 24 at 10:15 a.m.
- To ensure the health and safety of applicants, all admission assessments of students will be held remotely this year. We do want to get to know our applicants and have them feel as comfortable as possible during their assessments. In collaboration with other North Shore schools, we will utilize the Boston Area Virtual Evaluation (BAVE), a video assessment tool for young children. Families are asked to video their children doing specific tasks and then to upload these videos to any of the participating schools to which they are applying. We may ask to also meet virtually with your child for an additional five minutes. Directions for this assessment will be released to applicants on January 21, 2021.
Applicants to Grade 1
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- AISNE evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- School record / transcript request form
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 2
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- Student evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- School record / transcript request form
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 3
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- AISNE evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- School record / transcript request form
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 4
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- AISNE evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- School record / transcript request form
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 5
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- AISNE evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- School record / transcript request form
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 6
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- School record / transcript request form
- AISNE Math evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- AISNE English evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Conversation and Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 7
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- School record / transcript request form
- AISNE Math evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- AISNE English evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Conversation and Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
Applicants to Grade 8
Please complete:
- Admissions Application
- School record / transcript request form
- AISNE Math evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- AISNE English evaluation, remote learning, and request forms
- Parent Interview (scheduled by the Admissions Office upon receipt of your application)
- Virtual Conversation and Assessment (the Admissions Office will provide more details upon receipt of your completed application)
For students who are currently homeschooled, please complete this checklist.
Brookwood notifies families of admissions decisions on March 10, as agreed upon with area independent schools. Families have until April 10 to submit their enrollment contract and deposit.
Brookwood seeks to enroll students with a broad range of backgrounds, talents, and interests who will benefit from the School’s academic program and child-centered environment and who will contribute positively to the school community. The ability to find success in school life and a willingness to engage positively with the school community are the main criteria for admission.
Admission to Brookwood is based on academic and personal qualifications. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, family structure, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.