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How to Apply
Applying to Deerfield Academy
Our application has been designed to be clear and straightforward. If you keep in mind the fundamental questions “What are the important things Deerfield should know about me?”, you will present yourself well. If questions or problems arise, we are here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Important Dates
September-January: Visit Deerfield for a tour and interview.
October-February: Register for and take your required standardized test.
Early December: Begin working on your written application and obtaining teacher recommendations.
January 15: Application deadline. Submit your application online or postmark by this date.
January 20: Financial aid application deadline.
February 20: Financial aid tax & income documentation deadline.
March 9: Notification of admission and financial aid decisions.
April 10: Candidate reply date.
Please note that Deerfield accepts students for September enrollment only. If you are starting the application process after January 1, please follow our late application guidelines.
1 Request Information
Please fill out our Request for Information form to begin the application process. You will receive helpful information about Deerfield and our application.
2 Schedule an Interview
We invite you to come to campus for an interview and a tour. Your on-campus interview will enable the Admission team to better know you, and your visit to campus will give you the opportunity to see our facilities, meet students and faculty, and learn about the Deerfield community.
3 Complete Your Application
We want to know more about you. Deerfield’s application is comprised of four individual parts that are designed to help the Admission Committee understand you as a student and the ways in which you would like to contribute to the Deerfield community.
4 Take Your Standardized Test
The Admission Committee considers your academic standing and your standardized test scores to provide us with a balanced perspective when reviewing your application.
5 Submit Your Application
We understand that applying to schools can be a time consuming and, sometimes, intimidating process. We have created an application checklist to ensure that you have completed and submitted all of the required portions of your Deerfield application.