We’re here to guide you through the application process.

We ask all prospective families to complete our online inquiry form which helps us tailor the admission experience to match each student’s situation and unique interests. Submitting the form also prompts one of our admission counselors to reach out to connect and let you know the different next steps to help you get to know Walker’s.

Inquiry form

Please call 860-408-4200 or email admission@ethelwalker.org to schedule a personalized, virtual campus tour and interview via Zoom. Prospective students and families will explore our campus with a student tour guide. After that, prospective students will have a conversational interview with an admission officer. The virtual visit will conclude with an opportunity for parents to speak with the admission officer. Your personalized virtual visit is expected to last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

SSAT (Optional for 2022-2023)

We are remaining SSAT optional for the 2022-2023 application year. If you would like to submit the SSAT score report (Secondary School Admission Test) or the PSAT score report (Preliminary SAT) you may do so, but it is not required to complete your application. We also accept the following state testing in place of the SSAT: IOWA, ERB’s, or Neuropsychological testing. Please visit the SSAT website for more up-to-date testing information due to COVID-19.

TOEFL
If English is not your native language, you will need to take a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or Duolingo Test for English proficiency and send the score as part of your application.

Candidates for admission to The Ethel Walker School should apply online using the Standard Application Online (SAO) or Gateway to Prep Schools application. The choice of platform has no bearing on admission decisions. The completed application is due by January 15 to ensure a March 10 decision and is comprised of the following:

• Biographic Information
• Transcript: Submitted directly by school (including current Fall term or semester grades)
• Recommendations: Submitted online by current teachers (Required: School Administrator, English Teacher, and Math Teacher; Optional: Personal and Special Interest)
• Parent Statement
• Student Essays/Candidate Statement
• Graded Writing Sample
• Standardized Tests: See Step 3 above for more information
• Application Fee: $60 Domestic, $125 International

Congratulations on your acceptance to Walker’s! All accepted students should plan to join us for Revisit Day. All information regarding Revisit Day is contained in your decision letter. Your enrollment contract is located in the Veracross Admission Portal and is due by April 10.