Admissions Process

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

Please call 860-868-7334, or e-mail us at admissions@frederickgunn.org to schedule a personalized campus tour and interview. Prospective students and parents will explore our campus with a student tour guide. After the tour, prospective students will have a conversational interview with an admissions officer. The visit will conclude with an opportunity for parents to speak with the admissions officer. Your personalized visit will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

For the 2025-26 application process, we encourage prospective students and parents to visit campus on a weekday when classes are in session. We have limited Saturday appointments and reserve these slots for families traveling from long distances. If needed, we will offer a virtual tour and interview in lieu of a campus visit.

Explore Virtually:
Check out our campus virtually. On this page, you will find our virtual student-led campus tour and 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.

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, 2024 and admissions decisions are released on December 16, 2024. To secure enrollment, admitted applicants must sign an enrollment contract and provide a deposit (30% of tuition) by January 6, 2025. Please see additional information regarding Early Decision in our FAQ section.

Regular Decision applications are due on January 15, 2025 and admissions decisions are released on March 10, 2025. To secure enrollment, admitted applicants must sign an enrollment contract and provide a deposit (15% of tuition) by April 10, 2025.

Each applicant must first decide if you will apply Early Decision due on December 2, 2024 or Regular Decision due on January 15, 2025. To learn more about Early Decision, please visit our FAQ section.

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

Standardized tests (OPTIONAL): The Frederick Gunn School is test-optional for the 2025-26 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 may be sent to admissions@frederickgunn.org.

International applicant test requirements (REQUIRED): 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.

​​​​​​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.

We understand and appreciate the financial commitment families undertake in deciding to send their children to Gunn. Our financial aid program is designed to allow access to those who may not be able to afford the full cost of tuition. If you are a candidate for financial aid, please refer to our Tuition & Financial Aid section. You may also contact Blake Hollinger, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Admissions at (860) 350-0152 or hollingerb@frederickgunn.org. with any questions.