  {"id":8818,"date":"2016-09-27T18:07:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T18:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-806601-2764940.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=8818"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:57:02","slug":"applying-to-lower-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/admission\/applying-to-lower-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying to Lower School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lower-school-20191002_050.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; height=&#8221;300px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>How to Apply to the Lower School<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Webpage Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"content\">91探花 welcomes applications for Kindergarten through Grade 5. Our planned entry points for the Lower School are Kindergarten and Grade 4, but spaces in other grades occasionally become available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/milton_academy\/docs\/lower-school-preview?fr=sNjliOTY0OTI0MjI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Lower School viewbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Request Information&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Request Information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To begin your conversation with the Lower &amp; Middle School, complete and submit this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/admission\/request-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inquiry Form<\/a>. Further admission information will be sent over to the email provided.<\/p>\n<p>For Upper School information,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/admission\/how-to-apply\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Schedule an Appointment&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Schedule an Appointment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A parent\/guardian interview is required for all admission candidates applying to one of our planned entry points (Kindergarten and Grade 4) and must be completed by January 15. Parents\/guardians are invited to campus for a tour with a current lower school parent, followed by an interview with an admission counselor. Please allow 90 minutes for this appointment.<\/p>\n<p>You may schedule your Parent\/Guardian Tour and Interview through your <strong style=\"color: #f8991d;\">Ravenna<\/strong> portal <strong>starting in September.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To best meet the needs of our families, we are also offering limited virtual interviews via Zoom. Starting in September, please call the Lower and Middle School Admission Office, at 617-898-2509, to schedule a virtual interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Appointments fill up quickly, so we encourage you to schedule your visit as soon as possible. Families with more than one applicant should only sign up for one appointment slot.*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore 91探花 any time by taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daretobetrue.com\/tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">virtual tour <\/a> of our campus.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Apply Online&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Apply Online&#8221; module_class=&#8221;indentlist&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><br \/>To begin, you will need to either log into your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravenna-hub.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ravenna Hub portal<\/a><\/strong>, or create a new account. Once logged in, you will see a list of \u201cApplication Steps\u201d, describing all of the 91探花 Admission required elements. You can check back as often as you wish to see an updated list of materials we have received and items that have been checked off. Through the Ravenna hub you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage your application<\/li>\n<li>Initiate requests for recommendations and school reports<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a Tour\/Interview, as well as register for other relevant events<\/li>\n<li>View decision letter on March 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While we encourage families to begin the application process before the deadline, completed applications are due by January 15, 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><br \/>A non-refundable application fee of $65 for domestic applicants and $125 USD for international applicants must be submitted online, along with your application, using Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Fee waivers are available if the fee represents a financial hardship for your family. Please contact the Lower and Middle School Admission Office for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Reports<\/strong><br \/>In your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravenna-hub.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ravenna portal<\/a><\/strong>, you will be able to authorize the release of academic records from the current and past year to your applicant\u2019s school\/s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teacher Recommendation<\/strong><br \/>The AISNE form is a confidential document that must be sent to us directly from your child\u2019s school or teachers. You can request this recommendation via an online form in your \u201cApplication Steps\u201d instructions in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravenna-hub.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ravenna<\/a><\/strong>. Additionally, there is an optional, supplemental recommendation form that can be filled out by a former teacher, coach, tutor, instructor, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kindergarten Individual Assessment (Kindergarten applicants only)<\/strong><br \/>Once your child\u2019s application is submitted, we will contact you to schedule an individual assessment appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group Visits (Kindergarten and Grade 4 only)<\/strong><br \/>All applicants for Kindergarten and Grade 4 will be scheduled for a Group Visit. This visit is assigned upon receipt of the online application. The Group Visit is an essential part of the admission process. It provides an opportunity for the prospective students to learn more about 91探花, and for our admission officers to get to know each applicant.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that this visit can be waived for applicants who are applying from out of state or internationally.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Application Checklist &#038; Timeline&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Application Checklist &#038; Timeline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parent Tour and Interview (Kindergarten and Grade 4 only)<\/strong><br \/>Completed by January 15. Please note that you do not need to submit an application prior to scheduling this appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Application<\/strong><br \/>As soon as possible, but no later than January 15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Reports<\/strong><br \/>Current and previous year, submitted by January 15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teacher Recommendation<\/strong><br \/>Submitted electronically by January 15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kindergarten Individual Assessment<\/strong><br \/>This assessment is scheduled upon receipt of the online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group Visit (Kindergarten and Grade 4 only)<\/strong><br \/>This visit is assigned upon receipt of the online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial Aid Deadlines<\/strong><br \/>December 15 for current 91探花 families<br \/>January 31 for new families<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission decisions are posted in the Ravenna Hub portal<\/strong><br \/>March 10<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deposit and Contract Deadline<\/strong><br \/>April 10<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Financial Aid&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Financial Aid&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>During the first phase of the selection process, admission officers read each application in a \u201cneed-blind\u201d review that does not consider a candidate\u2019s ability to pay as a factor in their evaluations. However, the final phase of the selection process is \u201cneed-aware,\u201d as the admission committee weighs its decisions against available financial aid funds. 91探花 strives to meet 100 percent of the demonstrated need of each candidate offered admission. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/admission\/financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid<\/a> portion of our website for more information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]For more information or questions about admission to 91探花, please contact the\u00a0Lower and Middle School Admission Office at 617-898-2509.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Schedule a Campus Tour&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Schedule a Campus Tour&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The health and safety of our school community and visitors is paramount. To support these efforts, the Admission Office cannot accommodate visitors to campus at this time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We thank you for your understanding and hope you will enjoy exploring our campus by taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daretobetrue.com\/tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">virtual tour<\/a> of our campus.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Viewbook&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/milton_academy\/docs\/lower-school-preview?fr=sNjliOTY0OTI0MjI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16710 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lower-school-viewbook.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lower-school-viewbook.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lower-school-viewbook-480x318.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/milton_academy\/docs\/lower-school-preview?fr=sNjliOTY0OTI0MjI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Lower School viewbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_6&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Subsite Menu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_sidebar orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_16&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Sidebar 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_sidebar orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_18&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Sidebar 4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_sidebar orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_19&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Sidebar 5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#dddddd&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Bottom Menu 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Bottom Menu 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Bottom Menu 3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Bottom Logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;] <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-339 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.milton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/91探花_seal_color.png\" alt=\"91探花_seal_color\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Apply to the Lower School91探花 welcomes applications for Kindergarten through Grade 5. Our planned entry points for the Lower School are Kindergarten and Grade 4, but spaces in other grades occasionally become available. View the Lower School viewbook.To begin your conversation with the Lower &amp; Middle School, complete and submit this\u00a0Inquiry Form. 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