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APPLY TO MARVELWOOD

Marvelwood accepts applications through the Standard Application Online (SAO), a common application used by many independent schools.

Begin your application through the Standard Application Online (SAO) platform. The steps below will help you navigate your application with ease. Once your application is complete, our admission committee conducts a holistic review. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning December 1. 

Start Your SAO Application

 


 

STEPS TO APPLY

Our admission team is here to help—and we look forward to learning all about you!

1. Inquire to Connect With Us

Submit an inquiry form so we can share important events, dates, and updates about the admission process.

INQUIRE

2. Schedule a Visit
A campus tour is the best way to experience Marvelwood firsthand and meet the people who make our community special. If you can’t make it campus, we can connect virtually. 
3. Apply With The Standard Application Online (SAO)

Create an online account to complete your application. Marvelwood’s School Code number is 4888. Required items are: 

  • Student and family information

  • Parent statement

  • Student essays

  • A graded essay, so we can see an example of your edited writing

  • English Teacher Recommendation

  • Math Teacher Recommendation

  • Advisor, Principal, or Guidance Counselor Recommendation

  • Two full years of grades, transcripts, or school reports, as well as the current year's grades to date

Additional Information To Note:
STUDENT INTERVIEWS
  • Interviews are available during your campus tour or on one of our Preview Days.

  • Schedule a virtual interview if you can’t make it to campus.
     

STANDARDIZED TESTING

SSAT scores are optional. We also accept PSAT, SAT, or ACT. 

International applicants are required to submit results from one of the following:

  • Duolingo (preferred)

  • IELTS

  • SSAT

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
     

IF APPLYING FOR LEARNING SUPPORT CLASSES

Students with diagnosed learning differences should submit educational or psychological evaluations, IEPs, 504 plans, and/or other relevant materials to help us assess the most appropriate supports for your child. 

Documentation can be submitted through your admission portal. For assistance, please contact the admission office at admission@marvelwood.org.

 



 

KEY DATES & INFORMATION

FOR 2027/2028 ENROLLMENT

December 1, 2026 

The Admission Committee begins review of completed applications. Decisions are made on a rolling basis within 2-4 weeks of the review date.

January 15, 2027

Financial Aid applications due.

By March 10, 2027

Applicants notified of admission and financial aid decisions. 

April 10, 2027

Accepted students' deadline to enroll.

After MARCH 10, 2027

Applications are reviewed and considered as space permits. 

Financial aid is limited after this time, and a waitlist will be established.

 


 

FOR 2026/2027 CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT 

We have limited space available in some grades for the current school year. Please contact admission@marvelwood.org to discuss availability.