Admissions Process

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

We encourage all prospective students and parents to check out our campus virtually. On this page, you will find our virtual student-led campus tour and student videos highlighting why they chose FGS. In addition, you will find multiple videos providing valuable information about our academic, arts and athletic programs as well as other signature programs.

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 2023-24 application process, we encourage prospective students and parents to visit campus. If needed, we will offer a virtual tour and interview in lieu of a campus visit.

Your completed application is due January 15. Complete and submit the Standard Application Online (SAO). The Frederick Gunn School's SAO and SSAT code is: 3628.

The SAO application includes the following components:

• Applicant information 

• Application fee ($80 for domestic applicants; $160 for international applicants)

• Student essays

• Parent questionnaire

• Current and prior year transcripts

• Graded writing sample

• Recommendations (standardized forms sent via SAO directly to the teacher, principal or guidance counselor)

  • Current English teacher 

  • Current Math teacher 

  • Current Principal or Guidance Counselor 

• Standardized Tests (Optional)

  • We encourage applicants to submit standardize test scores, if available but understand submission may not be feasible given the uncertainty regarding availability of standardized testing options. For 9th and 10th grade applicants, we accept the SSAT and ISEE. For 11th, 12th and PG applicants, FGS accepts the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Please submit SSAT scores directly via the Standard Application Online. For ISEE, PSAT, SAT or ACT scores, please send a copy of scores to admissions@frederickgunn.org.
  • English proficiency test (REQUIRED for international students) International applications for whom English is not their first language must take an English proficiency test. We accept TOEFL (school code 8980), IELTS and Duolingo scores.

If you are an international applicant, 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 FGS. 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 Suzanne Day, Director of Enrollment and Admissions, at (860) 350-0140 or days@frederickgunn.org with any questions.