Admissions

Admissions Process

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Please create an account in Ravenna to register for tours and other admissions events.

Tour Dates

Campus Tours have concluded for the 2025-26 admissions season. Please check back in April for updates about spring preview tours.
 
 

Steps to Apply

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Application Deadlines

The 2025-26 admissions season has closed (please see the timeline below).

September-January: Sign up for a tour. We highly recommend coming on a tour and attending our Curriculum Preview (November 8, 2025).

January 12, 2026 - Application Deadline 
Kindergarten and transfer student applications are due on this date. Application fees are non-refundable. If our application fee is a financial burden for your family, please contact us at admissions@burkes.org to request a fee waiver.

January 31, 2026 - Collaborative Tuition Application Deadline

March 19, 2026 - Admissions Decisions Posted Electronically in Ravenna at 12 p.m. Parents and guardians will have one week to contemplate their decision and share it with the school.
 
The next admissions season opens in September for applicants to the 2027-28 academic year. Dates and registration information will be updated by September 1, 2026.
 
If you have a unique circumstance or any questions, please reach out to our Admissions Team at admissions@burkes.org.

Event Schedule

  • Campus Tours

    September-January

    Tour registration will open on Ravenna on September 2, 2025.

  • Curriculum Preview

    November 8, 2025
    10 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Take a closer look at Burke’s curriculum and meet faculty from all grade levels. You’ll also have the chance to connect with Burke’s students and alumnae. Topics covered include Kindergarten 101, Lower and Upper School Science and Math, Makery Mindset, Creating a Sense of Belonging, Social-Emotional Learning, Library, an Alumnae Panel, and much more!

  • Collaborative Tuition Workshop

    December 3, 2025
    5:30-6:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
     
    A workshop designed to expand access and support greater socioeconomic diversity within our school community. We recognize that all families make some level of sacrifice to afford an independent school education, and Burke’s is committed to ensuring that Collaborative Tuition awards are fair and accessible for every student who needs them.

  • Kindergarten Readiness Visits

    January 2026

    The Kindergarten Readiness Visit is a fun and engaging way for us to get to know your daughter and gain a sense of her development in preparation for kindergarten.
    She’ll participate in group social activities with other children and Burke’s teachers, and also complete an individual academic assessment that highlights her skills and the unique qualities she brings to the classroom.
    Appointment registration and more details will be available starting in December.

  • MOSAIC

    December 10, 2025
    5:30-7 p.m.
     
    MOSAIC is an admissions event designed for families of color, LGBTQ+ families, and adoptive families to connect with current Burke’s families who share similar identities and experiences.

  • Upper School Shadow Days

    January-February

    Upper School Shadow Days are held in January and early February. Students applying to grades 5–7 are invited to campus to experience a regular school day and take part in all its activities. During the visit, your daughter will also complete a brief academic assessment.

  • Lower School Shadow Days

    January-February

    Applicants to grades 3-4 are invited to campus to spend a day in a classroom and take part in a typical school day. During the visit, your daughter will also complete a brief academic assessment.
     
    Applicants to grades 1-2 are not required to participate in a Shadow Day, but will be invited to campus in January or February for an academic assessment only.

  • Lower School Academic Assessments (For Applicants to 1st and 2nd Grade)

    February

    Applicants to 1st and 2nd Grade do not participate in a Shadow Day visit, but will schedule a one-on-one assessment at Burke’s. Registration opens in January.
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