With Deerfield’s application deadline fast approaching, we are receiving many questions from both prospective students and parents about the importance of the SSAT or other standardized test scores and how test scores impact a student’s chance of admission. I have been assuring students and parents that Deerfield’s admission process considers every student as a unique [...]

At a time when we are holding our loved ones particularly close, I feel particularly fortunate to be a member of the Deerfield community. In the wake of unspeakable national tragedy and with the holidays approaching, I’m moved to see that our students are only more inspired to reach out to our greater community through [...]

Deerfield is back in full swing after a restful, week-long Thanksgiving break. Our winter term has just begun, and the buzz around campus is of team try-outs, auditions for Little Shop of Horrors, and winter term course offerings. As our students dive back into their academics and co-curriculars, it too is the perfect time to [...]

At Deerfield, spirit and tradition run deep. Tomorrow our teams compete in the final games of the fall athletic season, which is preceded by spirit week when our students take part in new as well as longstanding traditions. Last night, cheerleaders did their annual spirit run where they led each dormitory in battle cries that [...]

Applying to boarding school is an exciting time full of possibility but the process of making an application to a school can also be intimidating. You have undoubtedly noticed the variety of forms to be completed and the number of questions to be answered. But remember one thing: behind the forms and questions is a [...]

Over the course of this admission season, I hope you’ll find my blog helpful as you think about choosing a boarding school that is the right fit for you, and, most importantly, in applying to Deerfield.  In fact, we’ve enhanced the For Applicants section of our site with new and helpful features for prospective students [...]

Tonight Deerfield welcomed our 208 new students when they participated in “New Student Introductions”, our treasured tradition in the Memorial Building Lobby.  This tradition is my personal favorite!  All our new students gather in the “Mem Lobby” encircled by every member of the Deerfield faculty who take their places around the perimeter of the room. [...]

I’ve just returned to my desk after overhearing our summer tour guide, Jared, engaged in conversation with a prospective family – in Chinese. Jared, who just completed his freshman year and participated in Deerfield’s summer trip to China, has been eager to try out his linguistic skills and has done so with much success.  Bravo, [...]

Commencement is always an exciting day on campus.  This morning’s ceremony on this beautiful New England morning was lovely.  I’m continually struck by the confidence and optimism of each graduating Deerfield class – no doubt the result four years of trials and successes.   And the class of 2012 has been a successful one indeed!  [...]

On April 10th, our Candidate Reply Date, we felt a mixture of pride and excitement as we watched our admission efforts rewarded with remarkably talented new students enthusiastically committing to a Deerfield education. In the past year, our Admission Office Team met with over 2,500 students and families from across the U.S. and around the [...]