Important Dates & Deadlines

The following list of dates and deadlines can help guide you through Blake's application process.

For 2025-26 applications 
First-round application deadline is Friday, Jan. 31. Families who apply by this deadline will receive admission decisions on Friday, March 28, 2025.

For 2025-26 first-round applications
Sept 3, 2024—Applications available for 2025-26 school year
Oct. 1, 2024—Campus tours begin
Dec. 2, 2024—Application fee discount expires (fee increases from $75 to $100)
Jan. 31, 2025—Deadline for 2025-26 first-round applications
Jan. 31, 2025 — Deadline for 2025-26 financial assistance applications
March 28, 2025 — Applicant families notified of 2025-26 admissions decision
April 11, 2025 — New student enrollment responses due

ADMISSION EVENTS—We host virtual admission events throughout the school year and summer. See details here.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION—You can access our online application 24/7 here. We look forward to hearing from you!

TESTING, CLASSROOM VISITS AND INTERVIEWS—Once you submit an application, you are welcome to schedule testing/screening. Here are details of those steps for applicants to Lower School, Middle School and Upper School.

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM(S)—Once you submit your application, you will have access to online teacher recommendation forms. Links to these forms can be sent to your child's teacher(s), who will submit them to Blake electronically. If your child’s teacher prefers to complete a paper form, you can download the recommendation forms.

RECORDS RELEASE FORM (for applicants already in school)—Once you submit an application, you will be able to download Blake's record release form and submit it to your child’s current school. This form gives your permission for the school to send pertinent records to Blake. Please ask that the information be sent to Blake within one week.

TRANSCRIPTS AND GRADES (for applicants already in school)—Please submit first semester or trimester grades and/or a copy of the applicant's most recent report card or progress report. Documents can be submitted electronically to admissions@blakeschool.org.