Admissions Process

Step One: Request Information

Complete our online inquiry form to receive informational materials by mail and email updates about the admissions process and upcoming events.

Step Two: Schedule a Campus Tour

Campus tours, led by volunteer parents and catered to your student’s grade level, are a mandatory part of our process. A tour is the best way to see our teaching and learning in action, meet community members, and get a feel for our campus.

Tours will begin in early October. Students applying to grade 6 or 7 are required to attend the tour with their family. While optional, we do encourage families to bring their upper elementary school students as well, as it’s a great chance for them to see our vibrant community and envision their future here. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes.

At Belmont Day, the interview is not paired with the tour. We intentionally separate these two steps so families can familiarize themselves with our school before having a more in-depth conversation with a member of the admissions team.

Step Three: Submit a Preliminary Application by January 10, 2027

Create a Ravenna account at www.ravenna-hub.com. Once logged in, complete your demographic information, select Boston Area from the regional school drop-down menu, and choose Belmont Day School from the list of schools.

Please complete and submit the preliminary application by our deadline of Sunday, January 10, 2027. The application fee is $50. If the cost is a barrier for your family, please complete this short fee waiver request form for review by the Director of Financial Assistance, Elena Jay.

Step Four: Schedule and Complete a Parent/Guardian Interview

After submitting a preliminary application, please email admissions@belmontday.org to schedule a parent/guardian interview. Our interviews are 45 minutes long and conducted over Zoom. Students are not present for these meetings. We recommend that families complete their on-campus tour prior to the interview. We look forward to learning more about your student and family. 

Step Five: Complete the Application by January 31, 2027

Please log in to Ravenna to review the application requirements for your student’s grade level.

Please note that all applicants to grades 6 and 7 must submit either ISEE or SSAT test scores. The score report is only one data point in our holistic admissions process. There is no cutoff or set score requirement. We will consider your student’s test results alongside all other components of the application. If you have any questions or concerns about this step in the process, please contact us at admissions@belmontday.org or 617-932-3885. 

Both exams are offered only on a few dates in the fall and winter, so we recommend registering as soon as possible. For guidance on which test and format are best for your student, we encourage you to review this helpful resource from Admission.org.

The test usually costs $150-$250, depending on the testing format you select. If the cost is a barrier for your family, please complete this short fee waiver request form, which the Director of Financial Assistance, Elena Jay, will review.

For more details and school reporting codes, please see our application steps in Ravenna.

Step Six: Attend Student Assessment Event(s)

All applicants must participate in the following events.

Student Assessment Day* for all applicants
Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Families must register for this event through Ravenna.

Timing by grade level:

• Pre-k and kindergarten applicants: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• Grades 1 – 5 applicants: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Grades 6 and 7 applicants: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Virtual Literacy Evaluation for Applicants to Grades 1 to 5

• Grades 1 and 2: Saturday, January 16, 2027, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (a 15-minute time slot will be assigned in this window)
• Grades 3, 4, and 5: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (a 30-minute time slot will be assigned in this window)