Enrollment Process

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To Enroll At Avon Old Farms Future Avonians must...

1. Inquire

To start the interview process, please first fill out the inquiry form.
To schedule an interview, please call 860-404-4243 or reach out to our Admissions office at admissions@avonoldfarms.com.

Please note you must have an inquiry form filled out in order to schedule an interview (a Zoom interview can be scheduled if preferred).

Inquiry Form

2. SSAT (OPTIONAL)

It's test time! Please complete the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). A few things to note about testing:

It's optional
Our school code is 1450
If you're applying for grades 11, 12, and PG, we encourage you to submit PSAT, SAT, or ACT results

Take SSAT Test

3. Apply

Hooray! You've decided to apply to the school that knows how to teach boys where they're at!

Your next step is to complete the Standard Application Online. You'll also need to:

Download teacher recommendation forms from the SAO website
Ask your current English and Mathematics teacher as well as your guidance counselor or head of school to fill out a recommendation
Submit the recommendation back through the SAO

Applications are due January 15 and financial aid applications are due February 1.

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4. Enroll

It's the moment you've been waiting for: Acceptance Decisions!

We notify our future Avonians if they've been accepted into the legendary Brotherhood at Avon Old Farms on March 10.

Our 2022 Accepted Student Revisit Days are April 2nd and 6th.
Secure your spot! Contracts + deposits are due by April 10

Check Your Admission status

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Guidelines for Interview and Application Process

Guidelines for Interview and Application Process

Step 1: Interview

Schedule your on-campus interview by calling 860-404-4243 or emailing admissions@avonoldfarms.com. Please note you must have an inquiry form filled out in order to schedule an interview (a Zoom interview can be scheduled if preferred).

Step 2: Open an Account on SSAT

Avon Old Farms School utilizes the Standard Application Online (SAO) which is available online at ssat.org. From this portal, you will be able to submit applications, track the status of your recommendations and keep track of other required forms. Please note that our admissions team cannot update you on your application status until payment is submitted due to new SSAT regulations.

Step 3: Application Requirements

The Transcript—We require grades from the first quarter/trimester of the current academic year as well as grades from the past two years. Most second quarter/trimester grades are released after our application deadline, but please submit them to the Office of Admission when they become available.

SSAT, ACT, and SAT—The SSAT, ACT, and SAT are NOT required this year. If you have already taken any of these tests and would like to share the results with us we will accept it.

The Application—The application, completed by the student and his parents, is to be submitted along with a $75 fee for domestic students and $150 for international students.

School Report—A school report must be completed by the head of school, principle, or guidance counselor.

Recommendations—Recommendations from your current math and English teacher (optional supplemental recommendation).

International Students:

Depending on regional availability, all international students for whom English is not their first language should take the TOEFL or TOEFL ITP PLUS. Upon test completion, please send your results to the Office of Admission. Avon Old Farms School TOEFL code is 9582.

If you have trouble accessing an exam due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, please contact Christel Rooney, Director of International Admission: rooneyc@avonoldfarms.com or via WeChat at AOFInternational.

Step 4: Financial Aid

Financial aid is need-based. Families applying for aid should complete the Parents Financial Statement (PFS) and submit it to the evaluating agency. Processing can take 4 to 6 weeks; therefore, please start this procedure as early as possible if financial aid is an important issue.

Please visit www.nais.org or the Avon Old Farms Financial Aid webpage for more information.

Applications for admission are due on January 15.

Financial aid applications are due February 1.