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The
Enrollment
Process

What to Expect

Think you’d be a good fit for our community?

Great—we can’t wait to get started!

Our enrollment process is designed to be easy, accessible, and transparent. We want you to spend as much time as you need getting to know our school and asking questions about our academics, co-curriculars, student life, and service learning. That’s why we offer opportunities to view our campus, chat with students and teachers, and even sit in on classes.

Step 1: Attend Our Events

We have many ways for you to get a feel for our school. Whether you take a tour of the campus, sit in on a class during our shadow program or attend our open house, you’ll get a better sense of who we are and whether you belong here.

Enrollment Events

Step 2: Apply

Ready to apply? It’s easy to get started. An online application portal, Ravenna, keeps all your application materials—including transcripts, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation—in one convenient place.

Ravenna

 

Students entering Grades 7-8 are required to take the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE Middle Level).

Students entering Grades 9-11 can take any one of the following:

Grade 9: BC High prefers grade 9 applicants take either the SSAT or the ISEE as a part of the application process. Both tests include a proctored writing section as part of the test. As the HSPT does not include a writing section, applicants who take the HSPT will be required to submit a graded writing assignment from the applicant’s English or history class in addition to the standardized test.

Grades 10 or 11: HSPT, SSAT, MCAS, PARCC, PSAT, SAT, or ACT

Throughout the fall, we will offer on-site testing. Students will need to register for the tests directly through the testing organizations.

HSPT: November 16, 2024, December 14, 2024 or January 4, 2025

To register, visit boston.stsusers.com

SSAT: December 7, 2024

To register, visit www.ssat.org

ISEE: November 16, 2024, December 14, 2024 & January 4, 2025

To register, visit www.erblearn.org

To review detailed descriptions of our enrollment requirements, download and consult the Guide to Apply.

Application Guide 2024-2025
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Step 3: Consider Financial Aid

If you think a BC High education is the right choice, we encourage you to apply regardless of your family’s finances. Please visit the Affording BC High section to learn more about financial aid. Applications for financial aid are completed through Clarity, and are separate from the admission application; however they must be completed by the admission application deadline.

Investing in Your Child

Meet the Enrollment Team

Still have questions?

That’s what we’re here for. We encourage you to get in touch with the Enrollment Team at any point throughout the application process, whether you need to confirm a deadline, get help with a form, or just forgot to ask something the last time we chatted.

Contact Enrollment