ADMISSIONS
What is involved in the admissions process at Arrowsmith School? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?
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Facts and analysis
VISITING THE SCHOOL
Upcoming open houses will be announced here.
An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.
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Why it matters
A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Arrowsmith School has rolling admissions for Day entry.
See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.
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Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
Month Arrowsmith School Other schools Rolling admissions Fixed deadline Rolling admissions September Day admissions 0% 88% of all other schools have rolling admissions October Less than 1% November 2% December 7% January 1% February 2% March 2% April 1% May 1% June Less than 1% July 0% August 1% -
Why it matters
The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.
ENTRY GRADES
The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) 1, 2 and 8.
The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 10, 11 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Arrowsmith School).
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Breakdown by grade
Entry grade Number of openings available: Day Arrowsmith School Average of all other schools Gr. 1 7 - 10 10 Gr. 2 2 - 10 8 Gr. 3 - 8 Gr. 4 - 9 Gr. 5 - 9 Gr. 6 2 - 5 9 Gr. 7 1 - 2 16 Gr. 8 1 - 6 10 Gr. 9 - 23 Gr. 10 - 13 Gr. 11 - 13 Gr. 12 - 13 Entry grade Number of openings available: eSchool Arrowsmith School Average of all other schools Gr. 1 4 - 5 5 Gr. 2 1 - 2 2 Gr. 3 1 - 3 3 Gr. 4 - 0 Gr. 5 - 0 Gr. 6 - 10 Gr. 7 - 50 Gr. 8 - 50 Gr. 9 - 271 Gr. 10 - 388 Gr. 11 - 488 Gr. 12 - 830 -
Why it matters
Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.
ACCEPTANCE RATE
100% of all applications are accepted.
Acceptance rate at Arrowsmith School is typical of the schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Acceptance rate: Day Arrowsmith School Average of all other schools Gr. 1 100% 40% Gr. 2 100% 37% Gr. 3 - 36% Gr. 4 - 36% Gr. 5 - 36% Gr. 6 100% 36% Gr. 7 100% 38% Gr. 8 100% 35% Gr. 9 - 40% Gr. 10 - 38% Gr. 11 - 37% Gr. 12 - 35% Grade Acceptance rate: eSchool Arrowsmith School Average of all other schools Gr. 1 100% 40% Gr. 2 100% 37% Gr. 3 100% 36% Gr. 4 - 36% Gr. 5 - 36% Gr. 6 - 36% Gr. 7 - 38% Gr. 8 - 35% Gr. 9 - 40% Gr. 10 - 38% Gr. 11 - 37% Gr. 12 - 35% -
What Arrowsmith School says it looks for in students
Students entering Arrowsmith School have ordinarily been experiencing a range of problems including:
reading
writing
mathematics
comprehension
logical reasoning
visual memory
auditory memory
dyslexia
non-verbal learning
auditory processing
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Why it matters
A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are no fixed admissions requirements at Arrowsmith School.
See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Arrowsmith School and how they compare with other schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade % of schools requiring Gr. 1 Interview: 51%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2% Gr. 2 Interview: 52%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 2% Gr. 3 Interview: 53%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 2% Gr. 4 Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 3% Gr. 5 Interview: 57%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 5% Gr. 6 Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 7% Gr. 7 Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10% Gr. 8 Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10% Gr. 9 Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10% Gr. 10 Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11% Gr. 11 Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11% Gr. 12 Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10% -
What Arrowsmith School says about the application process
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Description:The decision as to whether a student who is experiencing difficulty at school may be suitable for Arrowsmith School can usually be made based on discussion by telephone with parents and often with the students themselves.
Where necessary, we can also review school report cards and results of academic and psychological testing. Our experience has shown that most parents can identify with great accuracy the problems that their child is having at school.
Each student enrolling at Arrowsmith is assessed to determine the student’s learning profile and to plan the student’s program. Information about the assessment procedure is in the Assessment section of our web site.
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Why it matters
Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.
