Middle school Admission Application The admission process is Parental Visit Prospective parents should call the Admission Office designed to provide the best to set up an appointment to visit the School. At this possible opportunity for an meeting, the admission staff will discuss the curriculum applicant and his family to and the School’s philosophy, give a tour of the facilities and answer any questions the family may have. This visit understand Brunswick and its usually lasts about an hour. philosophy of education, as Application well as the fairest way for the The application does not need to be completed before admission staff to understand the school visit; however, all applications must be completed and returned to Brunswick together with the each boy and his educational application fee by December 15. Any application received background and interests. Only after this date will be processed based on availability. when these goals have been It is important that all questions in the application be answered as completely as possible. met can both the family and the School be satisfied that the Candidate Visit Candidates for entry years are required to spend a right match has been made for a portion of a day at Brunswick. Boys spend time in student’s successful education. Brunswick classrooms and are made to feel welcome and comfortable during this visit. It is an important time for the candidate to get a true feeling for the life and An Admission Reception is held on the King Street spirit of the School and for the School to get to know the Campus in the fall. This reception consists of presentations candidate. Middle and Upper School candidates may visit by students in each division, student guided tours and any time during the school year before February. Pre and opportunities to meet with teachers, administrators and Lower School visits begin in October. other members of the Brunswick community. Brunswick has entry points into each division. Reservation for Testing Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are the entry points Standardized testing is required for candidates applying for the Pre and Lower School. Fifth and sixth grades are for grades three through twelve. Tests should be taken the entry levels for Middle School. Finally, ninth grade no later than mid-January and test results should arrive in is the entry year for the Upper School. In other grades, the Admission Office as close toJanuary 15 as possible. spaces will be available based on attrition. Brunswick will Applicants for third and fourth grades will take the accept applications to any grade whether it is an entry Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Comprehensive point or not; however, student visits for Pre, Lower, and Testing Program (CTP) IV tests and should contact Middle Schools may be limited if it is a non-entry year the Admission Office for an ERB registration form. and there is no predicted attrition. Students applying for fifth and sixth grades will take Brunswick School tries to meet, within its means, the the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). financial needs of students of deserving character and Candidates for grades seven through twelve may take academic promise. Brunswick is a member of School and either the Independent School Entrance Examination Student Services (SSS), which assists schools in making (ISEE) or the Secondary Schools Admission Test (SSAT). financial aid decisions. An applicant for financial assistance The ISEE and ERB are administered at Brunswick and a should notify the Admission Office when applying. The number of other area schools. Candidates should register awards are given on a need basis only, not for merit or for test dates in the fall as sites fill quickly. If you would scholastic accomplishments. like an ISEE Student Guide, please contact the Admission Office or the ISEE Operations Office at (800) 446-0320. ISEE online guide: www.iseetest.org. Transcripts and Confidential 2013– 2014 Recommendations Grade Tuition Fee Forms for the release of transcripts and for teacher recommendations are enclosed with the application. Pre-Kindergarten $28,300 It is the parents’ responsibility to give these forms to Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 $33,050 their son’s school office and teachers for completion. Brunswick understands that many public schools will Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 $34,600 not allow teachers to complete student recommendation Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 $37,050 forms. In these instances, it would be appreciated if another individual who has instructed or coached the candidate would complete the extracurricular The above tuition fee includes all courses, athletics, and recommendation form also available in the admission other activities normally offered to all students or to an packet. Return envelopes for Brunswick School are entire grade. The fee also includes lunch for grades one enclosed for the convenience of your son’s teacher and through twelve. Charges are made for field trips and school. Parents should give forms to appropriate persons optional activities for which the school incurs additional in late November or early December. All recommendations expense. Upper and Middle School students are expected to and transcripts must be returned by January 15 for the file to purchase or provide textbooks and instructional materials. be considered complete. Tuition obligations are incurred for the full year and are payable in two installments as follows: Financial Aid Families should indicate on the application form whether One half May 1 they will need financial aid. Financial aid information will One half December 1 be mailed after December 15. Questions about financial aid should be directed to David Bruce, Director of Financial Aid, No adjustment will be made in cases in which a at (203) 485-3660. student leaves or is dismissed, unless the student is currently enrolled in the Tuition Refund Plan that is Letters of Notification available through the School. The Admission Committee meets in February, and the All charges will be due and payable when rendered. letters of notification are mailed in late February. For a Balances unpaid after 30 days will incur a penalty of candidate to be considered for admission, all materials 1.25% per month (15% annual rate). must be received by January 15. Brunswick School may forbid the student to attend classes, take exams, or take part in school activities if Families are encouraged to contact the Admission Office tuition payments are not received by June 1 and February 1 if questions should arise at any time during the process. each semester. For information and appointments, please call: —ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pre and Lower School Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4 January 2013. Gina Hurd Telephone: (203) 625-5843 Admission Checklist Fax: (203) 625-5851 E-mail: [email protected] Parental Visit Middle School Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 David Bruce Application Telephone: (203) 485-3660 Fax: (203) 485-3669 Candidate Visit(s) (if applicable) E-mail: [email protected] Testing (Grades 3-12) Upper School Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Stephen Garnett Transcripts/Recommendations Telephone: (203) 625-5842 Fax: (203) 625-5829 E-mail: [email protected] Financial Aid Paperwork (if applicable) Directions To Brunswick Pre/Lower School – (203) 625-5843 Middle School – (203) 485-3660 Upper School – (203) 625-5842 Upper School – 100 Maher Avenue Campus From I-95, Southbound – Take 287 West to Exit 9N From Route 15, the Merritt Parkway – Exit 31. Follow (Hutchinson River Parkway/Merritt Parkway). Take North Street toward Greenwich to the end. Take a right Hutchinson River Parkway to Exit 30, (Route 120A. onto North Maple Avenue and then a quick left onto King Street) Turn left. Follow 120A North. School is Patterson Avenue. Maher Avenue is the first left. The approximately 3 miles on the left (second entrance). school is one hundred yards on the right. From I-95, Northbound – Take 287 West to Exit 9N From I-95 – Exit 4. Southbound take a right onto Indian (Hutchinson River Parkway/Merritt Parkway). Take Field Road, Northbound take a left onto Indian Field Hutchinson River Parkway to Exit 30, (Route 120A. Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Route 1. At sixth traffic King Street) Turn left. Follow 120A North. School is light, take a right onto Maher Avenue. The school is a approximately 3 miles on the left (second entrance). quarter mile on the left. From 684 Southbound – Exit 2. Turn left. Go through first Pre School – Pettengill Campus, light and around Westchester County Airport. Take first 116 Maple Avenue left onto Rye Lake Road. At first light, take a right onto From Merritt Parkway – Exit 31. Follow North Street King Street. School is on right (second entrance). toward Greenwich to end. Take a left onto Maple Avenue. The school is fifty yards on the right. From 684 Northbound – Exit 2. Turn right. Go through first light and around Westchester County Airport. Take From Connecticut Turnpike – Exit 4. Southbound take a the first left onto Rye Lake Road. At first light, take a right right, Northbound take a left onto Indian Field Road. Take a onto King Street. School is on right (second entrance). left onto Route 1 (first light). At fourth light take a right onto Maple Avenue. The school is a quarter mile on the left. From Pre/Upper School Campuses to Edwards Campus Lower/Middle School – Edwards Campus, Take left onto Patterson and go straight after stop sign. 1252 King Street Bear right at fork and turn right at stop sign onto Carlton From Merritt Parkway (Route 15 ) – Exit 27 (Route 120A, Road. Then take left onto Lake Avenue to rotary. At rota- King Street.) Turn right. Follow 120A North. School is ry, bear right onto Glenville Road.