At Walnut Hill School, we review each application individually and with great respect. We seek applicants who are passionate and talented young artists. Admission is selective and based on audition/portfolio, academic program/record, and interview. Standardized testing is only required in the following instances: home schooled students should submit the SSAT as part of the application, and international students should submit either the TOEFL examination or the SLEP examination.
You are invited to read through the admission information presented on the pages of this website, but you are also encouraged to contact us directly with your questions or to arrange a visit to campus. To speak to an admission officer you can telephone the Office of Admission and Placement at (508) 650-5020.
Application Instructions
The application for admission to Walnut Hill is available in both PDF and online format. In addition to the application form itself, the following items are required for an application to be considered complete:
- Application and fee of $65.00 (domestic)* or $100 (international) in U.S. check or money order
- Audition or portfolio review
- Writing sample
- One arts teacher reference
- Two academic teacher reference
- Official school transcript(s)
- Secondary Level English Proficiency Test (SLEP) for ESL applicants
*Fee waivers are available on rare occasions when it is determined by the Dean of Admission that the fee is a significant hardship for a family. For questions regarding a fee waiver please contact us at (508) 650-5020.
Application Deadlines
Walnut Hill is now accepting applications for Fall 2009. The priority deadline for applications is February 1, 2009. Applicants who complete applications by this date will receive an answer from Walnut Hill after March 10, 2009.
Please call the Admission and Placement Office at 508-650-5020 for information regarding second semester admission.
