Timeline
Below is our general timeline for the application process. Please always feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!
Year Round
SCHOOL TOURS: Please contact Adrienne Rusbarsky, Director of Admissions, any time of the year to receive a personal tour of The College School. The tour provides a good overall view of our school. During peak admissions months, from October though January, we offer personal as well as group tours (Tours on Tuesdays) to enable us to accommodate the many requests we receive.
September - January
FALL OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, November 13, 2010, Noon to 3 PM: Stop by the school during Open House to see classrooms and meet teachers, parents, administrators and students at The College School. The best part of Open House is that it's a high access event...you can speak to many people in the community who can answer your questions personally.
WINTER CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSE FOR AGES 2-8: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 10 AM-Noon: This event is designed to entertain children ages 2-8 and help prospective parents more directly engage in the school environment. Children have the opportunity to explore a number of "activity stations" in different spaces around the school, such as the teaching kitchen, greenhouse, etc.
TOURS ON TUESDAYS: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Include an information session plus a tour of the school. Please RSVP to 314-962-9355, ext. 111 or admissions@thecollegeschool.org for one of our Tuesday events. Check our Admissions Calendar for the next tour.
PERSONAL TOURS: Personal tours can be accommodated upon request. Please contact Adrienne at 314-962-9355, ext. 111 or admissions@thecollegeschool.org to schedule a date and time. Typically, personal tours are given on weekday mornings.
February
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Official application deadline for the 2011-2012 school year is February 4, 2011 We can accept some late applications as part of the main admissions cycle. Please call or e-mail if you need more time to submit your application. Within a few weeks, we'll move to rolling admissions for the upcoming school year.
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: Official priority deadline for financial aid applications is also in February. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We continue to accept financial aid applications beyond this deadline until all funds are allocated. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Dooley at 314-962-9355, ext. 129 or sdooley@thecollegeschool.org.
January-Early March
Applicants visit in classrooms. Preschool, kindergarten and first grade applicants visit for an hour in a small group with classroom teachers on a Thursday afternoon in February. Second through eighth grade applicants visit for a full school day in their current grade.
Mid-March
First round of decision letters mailed
Mid-April
First round of enrollment decisions due
March-August
Although our official deadline has passed, we continue to accept applications year-round for classrooms that have openings. In a typical admissions year, some classes fill in March, but some do not. In addition, because of employment changes or other circumstances, openings do occur after March.
Mid-Year Applicants
Each year, we do accept a number of mid-year applicants if there is a classroom opening. In all grades, we're seeking students who are a good fit with our program. Please contact Adrienne Rusbarsky, Director of Admissions, at 314-962-9355, ext. 111 or admissions@thecollegeschool.org if you're interested in applying or just want additional information.
Applications
