What documents are required for the Deerfield Academy application?

Deerfield Academy only serves grades 9-12. Admissions can be categorized as Lower Grades (Middle School Applicants Seeking 9th-grade Entry) and Upper Grades (10th-12th-grade Entry).

Lower Grades

For 9th grade:

• Candidate Profile (Application Form) – Through Gateway to Prep Schools
• School Transcripts – Past 2-3 years of academic records (typically 6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
• Teacher Recommendations:
  • English Teacher
  • Math Teacher
  • School Counselor or Principal
• Personal Essays & Short Answer Responses
• Extracurricular Activities List
• Interview (Required)
• Standardized Testing (Optional but Encouraged):
  • SSAT or ISEE (Recommended for 9th-grade applicants)
  • TOEFL (Required for non-native English speakers)

Upper Grades

For 10th Grade:

• Same requirements as 9th grade
•  Strong academic record required (8th and 9th-grade transcripts)
•  Standardized Testing (Optional but Recommended)
  • SSAT/ISEE or PSAT scores may be submitted

For 11th Grade:

• Same requirements as 10th grade
• Strong reasons for transferring must be demonstrated
• Standardized Testing (Optional but Recommended)
• PSAT, SAT, or ACT may be submitted instead of SSAT/ISEE

For 12th Grade:

• Same as 11th-grade applicants
• Most applicants at this level must show exceptional academic or extracurricular achievements

Application Deadlines (All Grades)

• Application Submission: January 15
•  Interview Completion: Before January 15
•  Decision Notification: March 10