Application Process
Your Westminster journey begins here.
Thank you for your interest in Westminster!
We are currently accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. To access the online application and detailed information about the admissions process, including upcoming events, please create an account in Ravenna. Ravenna will serve as your portal for all things related to exploring and applying to Westminster.
We are honored that you are considering Westminster for your child’s education. If you have any questions about our school or the application process, please contact us.
Applicant Family Checklist
Register in Ravenna
Westminster uses the Ravenna online system for all steps of the application process, from registering for admissions events to submitting applications and transcripts. Click here to create an account.
Sign up for Admissions Events
Nothing compares to an in-person visit to our campus. We offer a variety of visit opportunities throughout the admissions process. Information about and registration for events is available in Ravenna.
Apply Online
Our online application is available in Ravenna, and the deadline to apply is January 21, 2020. To submit an application, the Shared Applicant Information Form, Westminster Supplement, and $95 application are required for all grade levels. Additional required steps to complete an application are listed below.
Lower School
- Parent Supplement
- Student Questionnaire (grade 5)
- On-campus Evaluation
- Report Cards (grades 1-5)
- Teacher Evaluation(s)
- Principal/Counselor Evaluation (grade 5)
- Joint Admissions Testing Program (JATP) Assessment
Middle and Upper School
- Parent Supplement
- Student Questionnaire
- Interview
- Report Cards
- Teacher Evaluations
- Principal/Counselor Evaluation
- Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) Results
2019-2020 Calendar
| October 1, 2019 |
| Applications Available |
| November 9, 2019 |
| The Wildcat Experience (Lower School) |
| November 15, 2019 |
| The Wildcat Experience (Middle School) |
| December 7, 2019 |
| The Wildcat Experience (Upper School) |
| January 17, 2020 |
| The Wildcat Experience (Middle School) |
| January 21, 2020 |
| Online Application Submission Deadline |
| February 8, 2020 |
| Financial Aid Application Deadline |
| April 4, 2020 |
| Online Decision Notification |
Información en Español
Bienvenidos a Westminster! Para información en español sobre admisiones y ayuda financiera, contacten a Daniel Searl, Director de Desarrollo Hispano.
danielsearl@westminster.net
404-201-0992
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do you look for in an applicant?
- What can I do to prepare my child for the admissions process?
- Are parents required to schedule a parent meeting as part of the application process?
- My child currently has one teacher, but your application requires two teacher recommendation forms. What should I do?
- Does the deadline mean all forms are due?
- Do you accept new students in the middle of the year?
- May I come on campus and take a tour?
What do you look for in an applicant?
The Admissions Committee at Westminster attempts to enroll well-rounded students who are intelligent and ambitious, intellectually curious, and interested in others. They aspire to be good citizens who seek a strong academic foundation necessary for college and for a life of service and achievement.
What can I do to prepare my child for the admissions process?
The admissions process is designed to give the Admissions Committee the best overall picture of your child. The best thing you can do for your child is to follow the process and have all the required forms submitted in a timely manner. If you need additional guidance, please call our office at 404-609-6202.
Are parents required to schedule a parent meeting as part of the application process?
No, there is no such requirement. However, you are certainly welcome to schedule a visit if you have specific questions. We encourage interested parents to visit with us during our Open House events and/or the small group parent information sessions and tours that we offer throughout the admissions season. Please be sure to check Ravenna to view upcoming events.
My child currently has one teacher, but your application requires two teacher recommendation forms. What should I do?
Does the deadline mean all forms are due?
With the exception of the JATP/SSAT results, all admissions materials should be received by our office by the materials deadline in January. JATP results are due in early February, and we will accept results of the February SSAT, provided that results are released to Westminster when registering for the test. We may schedule your child's evaluation after this date, but that does not conflict with the materials deadline. Files that are incomplete will not be reviewed by the Admissions committee until after April and will be considered late applications. At that point in time, upon review of a complete file, the best initial decision Westminster can offer an applicant is waitlist.
Do you accept new students in the middle of the year?
May I come on campus and take a tour?
Yes, we offer many small group information sessions and tours starting in October and going through early February at each division—Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. These sessions are for parents only and take place during the school day. Please refer to Ravenna to view upcoming events and tour dates. We look forward to welcoming you on our campus.