Admissions Process

Complete our online inquiry or contact the Admissions Office at (860) 868-7334 to express your interest in The Frederick Gunn School.

Start Your Journey

Schedule your campus tour and interview by calling 860-868-7334 or emailing Admissions. Your campus visit will take 1.5 – 2 hours, and includes a student-led tour, an interview for the prospective student, and time for parents to meet with an admissions officer. We encourage weekday visits during class time, reserving limited Saturday slots for long-distance travelers. A virtual tour and interview is also available.

Email Admissions

Check out our campus virtually. On this page, you will find student videos highlighting why they chose Gunn. In addition, you will find multiple videos providing valuable information about our academic, arts and athletic programs as well as other signature programs.

Virtual Visit

Early Decision is a binding decision for all students that have decided The Frederick Gunn School is their number one choice. Early Decision applications are due on December 2 and admissions decisions are released on December 16. These dates are subject to change each year. To secure enrollment, admitted applicants must sign an enrollment contract and provide a deposit (30% of tuition) by January 6, 2026.

Early Decision FAQs

Regular Decision applications are due on January 15, 2026 and admissions decisions are released on March 10, 2026. To secure enrollment, admitted applicants must sign an enrollment contract and provide a deposit (15% of tuition) by April 10, 2026.

Admissions Process FAQs

Each applicant must first decide if you will apply Early Decision due on December 2, 2025 or Regular Decision due on January 15, 2026.

Early Decision and Regular Decision applicants must complete and submit the Standard Application Online (SAO). The Frederick Gunn School's SAO and SSAT code is 3628.

Standard Application Online (SAO)

The Frederick Gunn School is test-optional for the 2026-27 application process. If an applicant would like to submit standardized test scores, we accept the SSAT and ISEE for 9th and 10th grade applicants. We accept the PSAT, SAT or ACT for 11th, 12th and PG applicants. SSAT scores may be submitted via the Standard Application Online. ISEE, PSAT, SAT or ACT scores should be sent to admissions@frederickgunn.org.

​​​​​​An English proficiency test is REQUIRED for international applicants for whom English is not their first language. We accept TOEFL (school code 8980), IELTS and Duolingo scores. Please refer to our international admissions page for additional instructions.

International Admissions

We understand that investing in a Gunn education is a significant financial commitment. Our financial aid program helps make a Gunn education accessible to families who may not be able to afford the full cost of tuition. 

Tuition and Financial Aid Information