Admissions

You've taken a great first step. If you haven't toured the School yet, consider a tour with the Admissions staff or one of the upcoming events. We should schedule your child's visit day if they're applying to grades 1-12; there are ideal days to do that - located on the events tab of the Apply tab. Check your online checklist to see the required items and upload those yourself, ask your child's teacher to submit the recommendation(s). Schedule the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) if your child is applying to grades 5-12.

For students applying to grades 1-12, we ask that they arrive at school at 8:30, accompanied by a parent or guardian who signs them into the Admission Office. We treat our guests to lunch unless they prefer to bring their own. Students can wear what they normally wear to school. Pick-up is usually 2:00. Students applying to grades 5-12 are interviewed by an administrator during their shadow day and are assigned a student ambassador to shadow. Students applying to grades 1-4 are given an in-office assessment in the Admission Office.

Yes, we are happy to connect you with members of the Randolph community who can answer your questions. Many of our events are planned with this very request in mind. Take advantage of them to have the most meaningful conversations! You can access many real-time events and experiences through social media, especially Facebook and Twitter.

If you or your child haven't had the conversations you'd like, let us know, and we will arrange them for you!

There is no need to prepare your child for our achievement-based assessments. If your child is taking the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), we do recommend looking at the tutorial on the ISEE website, which addresses the format of the exam. This is helpful in preventing any surprises on the day of a 3-hour assessment.

It's always a good idea to make sure that they have had a good night's sleep and a nourishing breakfast. The biggest factor in success is to reduce the stress level, so please do not overemphasize the importance of the day.

We are committed to welcoming students into the student body who can contribute wholeheartedly to the community, allowing us flexibility in class size. However, an independent school hallmark is a small class size, and we work to maintain that, providing an ideal environment in which students can be known, challenged and nurtured.

Our Lower School Pre-K and Kindergarten classes are smaller, allowing new students to join in grades 1-4.  We add students in the Middle School and then again in the Upper School to allow a more robust program for all students.

Each division of the School has an admissions committee with administrators, counselors and admissions officers who review completed files. There is typically not one factor that affects the decision as we look at a set of circumstances and consider the ability of the student and the likelihood of success in our program. We look for students who are willing and able to do good work and who come from supportive families. In addition, we consider the timing of the application and the available space in the grade.

Affording a Randolph education involves tuition and fees, which reflect the unparalleled academic experience we offer. While the cost varies by grade level, investing in your child’s education is truly priceless. Every family, no matter their financial situation, makes sacrifices to prioritize this opportunity.

For families seeking assistance, our Tailored Tuition program provides a customized approach to affordability. This program ensures that Randolph remains accessible to a wide range of families by adjusting tuition based on individual circumstances. Visit our Tailored Tuition page to learn more about how we can help make Randolph a reality for your family.

Yes, Randolph partners with Renaissance and Scholarships for Kids to support families who might not otherwise be able to afford Randolph. Please contact us for more information about these funds.