What documents are required for the Groton School application?

For Groton School, the required application documents are generally consistent across grade levels (8th to 12th grades), with slight variations for transfer students in upper grades. For all grades, nonetheless, make sure to prepare and submit the following:

1. Candidate Profile
2. Candidate Statement
3. Parent Statement
4. Principal/Counselor Recommendation
5. Current Academic Year Grade Report and Previous Grades
6. Current English Teacher Recommendation
7. Current Math Teacher Recommendation
8. Personal/Special Interest Recommendation
   • Note: The Special Interest Recommendation may be used in place of, or in addition to, the Personal Recommendation.
9. Graded Writing Sample
   • Note: the school prefers non-fiction papers written during the current school year. Papers should be written in English.
10. Test Score Report
11. Multimedia and Additional Documents (voluntary)

Note: Upper-grade applicants are evaluated more heavily on high school coursework and academic rigor. On the other hand, Transfer students (10th–12th grades) may be asked to submit additional materials related to current high school performance, depending on specific courses or credits.