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Once the Application is Complete... Once you have confirmed that the schools have received all application materials and other supporting documentation, you can relax! It is now time for the Admission Committees to do their work. Notification Dates and Decisions Schools publish their notification dates (notification dates or reply dates are when their admission decisions are mailed to families). If you are not aware of the notification date for a school to which you have applied, feel free to ask. Some schools follow national dates set by member organizations, and others use regional dates. Once you receive a letter of acceptance, you will generally have 30 days to respond. During this time, you may be invited to return to campus for a second visit, or you may wish to speak with current students or parents to learn more about the school. To accept an offer of admission, the parent or guardian is required to sign an enrollment contract and provide a nonrefundable tuition deposit. Also, be sure to notify schools in writing if you do not plan to accept their offer of admission so they can award the space to another student. Rolling Admission Many schools offer rolling admission, which means they will accept applications on a space-available basis throughout the year or after published application deadlines. This program is ideal for families who decided to pursue boarding school admission late in the year, or even during the summer. Simply contact the schools that interest you to inquire if they have space and are accepting applications. What if You're not Admitted? It is never easy to get bad news. Admission committees work very hard to select students who are best matched to their school. Being denied admission at one school does not mean that you should give up. Each school is different. Just like college applicants who have narrowed down their search too early in the process, you may have to reevaluate your priorities and resume the search. If you would like professional assistance with your search, contact the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Whether you are denied admission or put in the wait pool, it is a good idea to acknowledge the decision in writing and to thank the school for their consideration.
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