Events & Fairs

As we dive into a new Admission year, we welcome you to an exploration of the Academy!

We promise to offer information here about Admission fairs and events that will allow you to learn more about Deerfield and other boarding schools.

Many of our events will be collaborative efforts with peer schools, while others will be independently a Deerfield experience.

Tune in. Learn more. We are excited to have you with us!

Upcoming Events

Fair – Crossroads Academy

October 3, 2023, 8:45 am to 10:00 am

Crossroads Academy95 Dartmouth College HwyLyme, NH

Join area boarding schools for a secondary school fair at Crossroads Academy, an independent K-8 school about 10 miles north of Hanover, NH.  This event is open to the public.

Crossroads Academy

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – IDS Secondary School Fair

October 3, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Independent Day School115 Laurel Brook Rd.Middlefield, CT

It’s time for another great Fair at IDS!  Free & open to the public for grades 6, 7 and 8.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Lawrence Family Development Charter School

October 4, 2023, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Lawrence Family Development Charter School400 Haverhill StreetLawrence, MA

LFDCS “strengthening families…….building community”.  This fair is open to the public.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Alexandria, VA

October 14, 2023, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Hilton Alexandria – Old Town1767 King StreetAlexandria, VA

Joining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Alexandria, Virginia.  Register Here

Brooke Fernandez will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area.  Please email directly with your request to schedule an Interview bfernandez@deerfield.edu

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Radnor, PA

October 15, 2023, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

The Radnor Hotel591 Lancaster AvenueWayne, PA

Joining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Radnor, Pennsylvania.  Register Here

Brooke Fernandez will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area.  Please email directly with your request to schedule an Interview bfernandez@deerfield.edu

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” Princeton, NJ

October 15, 2023, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Joining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Princeton, NJ.  Register Here

Brooke Fernandez will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area.  Please email directly with your request to schedule an Interview bfernandez@deerfield.edu

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Virtual Black Parents Forum

October 21, 2023, 12:00 pm

BPF is offering a Virtual event to connect with you.  If you are exploring education options for your children you should attend one of our outstanding events for private school admissions.  Register HERE

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

  • Assoc. Dir of Multicultural Recruitment & Admission, Issa Lopez

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in London, UK

November 4, 2023, 2:00 pm

The Grosvenor House86-90 Park LnLondonUK

Deerfield Academy, a member of the Ten Schools Admission Organization, will be joining events Internationally this November!  Details to  Register HERE

While in London, Director of Admission Amanda Bohnsack, will be conducting a limited number of interviews.  Please reach out Interview Request

 

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Diversity Round Table “DRT” in Atlanta

November 5, 2023, 1:30 pm

Atlanta Marriott Buckhead3405 Lenox Road NEAtlanta, GA

Joined with the Ten Schools “TSAO”, Deerfield will attend an upcoming Diversity Round Table event in Atlanta, GA.  This event is specifically designed to provide guidance for historically underrepresented students and their families as they navigate the boarding school admission process. The program will include an overview of the role of the Diversity Round Table and the student experience in our schools.  Please Register HERE

While visiting the area, Issa Lopez will be scheduling a limited number of Interviews in Atlanta.  Please reach out Interview request  to share your interest in an off campus interview appointment with Ms. Lopez.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

  • Assoc. Dir of Multicultural Recruitment & Admission, Issa Lopez

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Dubai, UAE

November 5, 2023, 6:00 pm

Marriott Hotel Al JaddafOud Metha RoadDubai,, Al Jaddaf AreaUAE

Deerfield Academy, a member of the Ten Schools Admission Organization, will be joining events Internationally this November!  Details to  Register HERE

While in Dubai, Director of Admission Amanda Bohnsack, will be conducting a limited number of interviews.  Please reach out Interview Request

 

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Mumbai, India

November 7, 2023, 7:00 pm

Four Seasons Hotel1/136, Dr. E. Moses RoadWorli, MumbaiINDIA

Deerfield Academy, a member of the Ten Schools Admission Organization, will be joining events Internationally this November!  Details to Register HERE

While in Mumbai,  Director of Admission Amanda Bohnsack, will be conducting a limited number of interviews.  Please reach out Interview Request

 

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Singapore, presented by Foundation Global Ed

November 11, 2023, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sangri-La Singapore22 Orange Grove RdSingaporeSingapore

Join us for a bustling boarding school fair in Singapore.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

  • Mr. Zal Devitre P’26

Admission Reception – Hong Kong

November 14, 2023, 4:30 pm

The Hong Kong ClubVictoria Suite, 1/F1 Jackson Road CentralHong Kong

Chip Davis, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, will visit Hong Kong in November for an Admission reception.  Please join us for an informational event with Deerfield Faculty and Alumni.  Reception registration HERE

While in Hong Kong, we are offering a limited number of Interviews for students applying for 2024-2025 academic year.  If a student has submitted Part 1 of the Gateway Application , you may send an Interview Request Email.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Admission Reception – Shanghai

November 17, 2023, 4:30 pm

Peninsula ShanghaiSir Elly's Restaurant 13th FloorNo. 32, The Bund, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Rd, ShanghaiChina

Chip Davis, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, will visit China in November for an Admission reception.  Please join us for an informational event with Deerfield Faculty and Alumni.  Reception registration HERE

While in Shanghai, we are offering a limited number of Interviews for students applying for 2024-2025 academic year.  If a student has submitted Part 1 of the Gateway Application , you may send an Interview Request Email.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Admission Reception – Seoul

November 19, 2023, 4:30 pm

Shilla HotelMarronier Hall249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulRepublic of Korea

Chip Davis, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, will visit South Korea in November for an Admission reception.  Please join us for an informational event with Deerfield Faculty and Alumni.  Reception registration HERE

While in Seoul, we are offering a limited number of Interviews for students applying for the 2024-2025 academic year.  If a student has submitted Part 1 of the Gateway Application , you may send an Interview Request Email.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Recent Events

Fair – Renbrook School

October 2, 2023, 6:00 pm

Renbrook School2865 Albany AvenueWest Hartford, CT

Renbrook School is hosting a secondary school fair which opens to the public at 6:30 pm.  Join us in West Hartford!

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Houston, TX

October 1, 2023, 1:30 pm

River Oaks Baptist SchoolMosing Middle School Bldg – 2300 Willowick RdHouston, TX

Together with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Houston, Texas.  Register HERE

Peter Hynds  will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area.  Please email directly with your request to schedule an Interview phynds@deerfield.edu

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” Newport Beach, CA

October 1, 2023, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Newport Bch, Dept. of Rec & Sr Services Civic Center100 Civic Center DriveNewport Beach, CA

In unison with the Ten Schools Admission Organization “TSAO”, Deerfield Academy will visit Newport Beach, CA for a shared boarding school fair event.   Register HERE

The Interview schedule is full for this location.  Please contact our office for a Zoom or In person visit, 413-774-1400, or by self scheduling in your Deerfield Admission portal.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – IYM Prep School Fair

September 30, 2023, 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

The Riverside Church91 Claremont AvenueNY, NY

Inspiring Young Minds “IYM” is hosting its 19th annual prep school fair!  If we are in or near your neighborhood, join us.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Dallas, TX

September 30, 2023, 2:00 pm

Renaissance Dallas Hotel2222 North Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX

Together with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Dallas, Texas.  Register HERE

Peter Hynds  will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area.  Please email directly with your request to schedule an Interview phynds@deerfield.edu

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Fair – Ten Schools “TSAO” in Santa Monica, CA

September 30, 2023, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church1220 2nd StreetSanta Monica, CA

In unison with the Ten Schools Admission Organization “TSAO”, Deerfield Academy will visit Santa Monica, CA for a shared boarding school fair event Register HERE

The Interview schedule is full for this location.  Please contact our office for a Zoom or In person visit, 413-774-1400, or by self scheduling in your Deerfield Admission portal.

Deerfield Admission Office liaison:

Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield welcomes applications for students currently in 8th-12th grade who are applying to grades 9th-12th or a postgraduate year for the following academic year.

Current 6th graders and beyond may request our viewbook to be entered into our system for future application years.

Prior to 6th grade, we encourage you to explore our website to familiarize yourself with Deerfield and all it has to offer.

7th graders can visit campus April-August. Dates may vary, but traditionally these appointments are offered on weekdays.

Over the summer, our office provides Tour and Interview appointments for 8th grade families and above who are applying for the upcoming fall.

Academic year appointments are for application eligible students only. 

In GPS systems, you can use: 7 Old Main Street, 1 Albany Road, or 1 Academy Lane in Deerfield, MA.

An interview is an important part of Deerfield’s holistic application process. As space becomes limited in December and January, we highly recommend that you book your interview appointment early.

No, Deerfield does not admit students in the middle of the academic year.

Yes. If you are thinking of repeating your current grade, we encourage you to discuss this with your admission officer during your interview. This process is also called reclassifying. 

You should make the recommendation request through Gateway to Prep Schools with your English or Math teacher from last year and inform our office of your situation.

As of June 2023, Deerfield will require all candidates to submit standardized testing as part of our holistic admission process.

Ninth & Tenth Grade Applicants: We will accept any SSAT, PSAT, or ISEE taken between January 2023 and January 2024.

Eleventh Grade Applicants: We will accept any ACT, PLAN, PSAT, or SSAT taken between September 2022 and January 2024.

Twelfth and Post Graduate Applicants: We will accept any ACT, PSAT, or SAT taken between September 2022 and January 2024.

If English has not been your primary language of instruction for at least three years or English is not your primary language spoken at home, you must submit the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or Duolingo English Test taken between January 2023 and January 2024, in addition to the standardized testing appropriate to your application grade.

Deerfield does not hold academic classes on Saturdays; instead many of our students participate in co-curricular activities.

Yes, Deerfield has an academic dress code policy. The dress code is a shared experience and an everyday practice that signals seriousness of purpose and mutual respect within our community.  You can view our dress code policy HERE.

Deerfield does provide application fee waivers for qualifying families. To be considered for a fee waiver, applicants who have completed their Candidate Profile must submit our Fee Waiver Request Form. This is a financial need based process.

Deerfield’s financial aid program is a need-based program that supports 100% of demonstrated need. Currently, our program provides funding for 39% of our student body.  The program is comprehensive and may cover up to 100% of the total cost of tuition and fees.  We also support additional expenses such as travel and health insurance for a portion of our community.

Our financial aid deadline is January 15.  You can find more information on financial aid HERE.

Financial aid awards are sent on March 10.

Deerfield accepts students for September enrollment only. Our priority application deadline for September enrollment is January 15We will make every effort to fully consider applications completed (including testing) after January 15, however we cannot guarantee a March 10 notification.

Admission opportunities for late candidates, who do not receive a March 10 notification, is limited by the number of spaces available after April 10. The Admission Committee meets periodically throughout the spring to make decisions on this group of candidates.

Contact Admission Office

admission@deerfield.edu
413-774-1400
Fax 413-772-1129

Main School Building
Mon-Fri, 8:00am4:30pm

7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 65
Deerfield, MA 01342