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Whitefield Academy A Christ-Centered College Preparatory School

Application Process

Application Steps

Our holistic process helps us get to know both your child and your family! To begin your application in our online platform, Ravenna, please click here

Lower School (PreK - Grade 4)

PreKindergarten 

  1. Submit preliminary application and pay $100 application fee
  2. Request Teacher Recommendation Form
  3. Schedule on-campus observation

Kindergarten

  1. Submit preliminary application and pay $100 application fee
  2. Request Teacher Recommendation Form
  3. Schedule JATP or submit academic testing
  4. Request school records (if applicable)
  5. Schedule on-campus observation

Grades 1 - 4

  1. Submit preliminary application and pay $100 application fee
  2. Request Teacher Recommendation Form
  3. Schedule JATP or submit academic testing
  4. Request transcripts
  5. Schedule on-campus observation

Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)

Grade 5

  1. Submit preliminary application and pay $100 application fee
  2. Complete Student Questionnaire
  3. Request Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Forms
  4. Schedule JATP or submit academic testing
  5. Request transcripts
  6. Schedule on-campus interview and visit day

Grades 6 - 8

  1. Submit preliminary application and pay $100 application fee
  2. Complete Student Questionnaire
  3. Request Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Forms
  4. Schedule SSAT and submit scores
    • Whitefield's school code is: 5255
  5. Request transcripts
  6. Schedule on-campus interview and visit day

Upper School (Grades 9 -12)

Ninth - Twelfth Grade

  1. Submit preliminary application and pay $100 application fee
  2. Complete Student Questionnaire
  3. Request Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Forms
  4. Schedule admissions testing 
    • For students applying to Grades 9 -12, Whitefield will accept the SSAT, PSAT, ACT or SAT
    • Whitefield's SSAT school code is 5255
  5. Request transcripts
  6. Schedule on-campus interview and visit day

Application Timeline

We are excited to share more about our Christ-centered, college-preparatory school and community with you and learn more about your family! Please refer to the dates below for the 2025-2026 application season. 

October 2024Campus tours begin
October 2024Applications for Fall 2025 open in Ravenna
Saturday, November 16, 2024Lower School Student Visit Day and Open House
January and February 2024Observations and Student Visit Days for Grades 4 - 12
Thursday, January 23, 2025Application due for Early Decision PreK
Wednesday, February 5, 2025Notification date for Early Decision PreK
Saturday, February 8, 2025Lower School Observation Day
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Supplemental documents, evaluation forms, and interview/observation due for PreK - Grade 12

Financial aid application and supporting documentation due

Saturday, April 5, 2025AAAIS Common Notification Date for PreK - Grade 12 decisions; financial aid decisions announced
Thursday, April 17, 2025AAAIS Common Response Date for PreK - Grade 12 decisions

For additional questions or information, please contact the Office of Admissions

Please note that Whitefield Academy is a member of the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) and, as a member, Whitefield adheres to the AAAIS Principles of Best Practice and utilizes the standardized AAAIS evaluation forms. Please visit the AAAIS website to learn more.