The
Enrollment
Process
What to Expect
Think you’d be a good fit for our community?
Great—we can’t wait to get started!
Our enrollment process is designed to be easy, accessible, and transparent. We want you to spend as much time as you need getting to know our school and asking questions about our academics, co-curriculars, student life, and service learning. That’s why we offer opportunities to view our campus, chat with students and teachers, and even sit in on classes.
Step 1: Attend Our Events
We have many ways for you to get a feel for our school. Whether you take a tour of the campus, sit in on a class during our shadow program or attend our open house, you’ll get a better sense of who we are and whether you belong here.
Step 2: Apply
Ready to apply? It’s easy to get started. An online application portal, Ravenna, keeps all your application materials—including transcripts, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation—in one convenient place.
Ravenna
Students entering Grades 7-8 are required to take the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE).
Students entering Grades 9-11 can take any one of the following:
Grade 9: High School Placement Test (HSPT) or Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)
Grades 10 or 11: HSPT, SSAT, ISEE, MCAS, PARCC, PSAT, SAT, or ACT
Throughout the fall, we will offer on-site testing. Students will need to register for the tests directly through the testing organizations.
HSPT: November 19, December 3, 17
To register, visit boston.stsusers.com
SSAT: December 3
To register, visit www.ssat.org
ISEE: November 19, December 17, January 7
To register, visit www.erblearn.org
To review detailed descriptions of our enrollment requirements, download and consult the Guide to Apply.
Application Guide 2022-2023
Step 3: Consider Financial Aid
If you think a BC High education is the right choice, we encourage you to apply regardless of your family’s finances. Please visit the Affording BC High section to learn more about financial aid. Applications for financial aid are completed through FACTS, and are separate from the admission application; however they must be completed by the admission application deadline.
Affording BC HighMeet the Enrollment Team
Still have questions?
That’s what we’re here for. We encourage you to get in touch with the Enrollment Team at any point throughout the application process, whether you need to confirm a deadline, get help with a form, or just forgot to ask something the last time we chatted.
Contact Enrollment-
Donna Simonelli P’15,’18,’21
Assistant Director of Enrollment & Financial Aid Manager
617-474-5067
[email protected]
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