Admissions Process
Every child is different - and so is every school. We know that finding the right fit is paramount, and our Admissions Team is here to help your family evaluate Dawson and choose the best path forward.
Meet The Admissions Team
Tyler Harrington
Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance
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Melissa Starkey
Associate Director of Admissions
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Chari Nickerson
Admissions Administrative Assistant
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1. Tour Campus
Our campus is stunning, and an in-person visit is the best way to experience Dawson. Your campus visit will include:
- A one-on-one meeting with one of our Admissions Directors, who will provide information on our program.
- A short presentation on division(s) and co-curriculars of interest to your family.
- A tour of campus and in session classes. Tours typically include a Dawson student ambassador.
- Ample time for us to answer questions and provide details specific to your family.
Inquiry Form
A virtual tour is available upon request.
2. Complete an Application
We recommend beginning the admission process in the fall of the year before you would like to enroll.
All of the application requirements listed below are accessible in the application portal. Once you begin the application process, you will be assigned a checklist that details each step in the application process.
| Lower School Application Requirements |
| Current teacher recommendation(s) Principal/counselor recommendation Report card $75 application fee |
| Middle and Upper School Application Requirements |
| Current English teacher recommendation Current math teacher recommendation Principal/counselor recommendation Official transcript (current and prior academic year) $75 application fee |
| International Student Application Requirements |
| I-20 Financial Affidavit Upper School Admissions Checklist Minimum TOEFL score: Grades 8 & 9: 85 Grade 10: 90 Grade 11: 95 |
Begin Application
You will be prompted to create an online account
3. Student Shadow Day
The shadow day for applicants is differentiated by division. Once you complete and submit your application, a member of the Admissions Team will reach out to schedule your child to spend some time on Dawson's campus. Shadows are scheduled during the school day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
