FAQs

We encourage prospective families to submit an inquiry as soon as possible. This ensures you’ll receive our viewbook, highlighting our academic programs, school spirit, and community, as well as key dates and steps in our application process.

Brunswick’s in-house application is available through our Veracross Admission Portal. Candidate and family information is due by December 15. Completed application is due by January 15.

There is no single deciding factor in our admission decisions. We are looking for curious, engaged students who are eager to contribute to Brunswick’s vibrant community. The process is holistic, with several key components that vary by division. Please log in to your Veracross Admission Portal to manage your application checklist. Each element is carefully reviewed and valued as part of our thoughtful admission process.

No standardized testing is required for Pre School applicants.

For Lower School:

• Applicants to Grades 2, 3, and 4 must submit ISEE scores.

For Middle School:

• Applicants to Grades 5 and 6 must submit ISEE scores.
• Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 may submit either ISEE or SSAT scores.

For Upper School:

• Applicants may submit ISEE, SSAT, or official PSAT scores. We accept any of these options and do not have a preference.

Testing should ideally be completed between September and January, but we will accept results from tests taken earlier in the calendar year.

Please visit our Testing Information Page for details on registration and test dates.

For more details and fee waivers, visit our Financial Aid page.

Most available spots are filled by applicants who complete the process by the January 15 deadline. Late applications, including completed checklists, may still be submitted. These will be reviewed at the discretion of each division, depending on space and other considerations.

We do not consider any rolling admission once the school year has begun.

Brunswick has designated entry points in each division.

• Pre and Lower School: Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1
• Middle School: Grades 5 and 6
• Upper School: Grade 9

In other grades, spaces may become available based on attrition. We welcome applications for all grade levels, including non-entry points.

Yes, there is a birthday cut-off for Pre, Lower, and Middle School applicants (Pre-K through Grade 8). Based on our experience, students thrive best when they are in a peer group that is closely aligned in age.

As such, we have a firm cut-off date of August 1:

• Pre-K applicants must be 4 years old by August 1 of the year of entry
• Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by August 1
• And so on through Grade 8

For Upper School applicants, birthday cut-offs vary. Please contact the divisional admission office to discuss your child’s eligibility for a particular grade.

Admission decisions will be released on February 19 through our Veracross Admission Portal.

Yes. Please visit our Transportation Page for a comprehensive overview of the options available in your area. You’ll also find contact information for the appropriate point person should you have any specific or detailed questions.