Important Dates & Deadlines

Open House Dates

Open Houses provide prospective families with the opportunity to see the campus, meet faculty, and learn more about our programs and classes before finalizing their decision to submit an application.

• Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

Specialty Open House Dates 

Madeira offers a holistic education that goes beyond just the classroom.  Students have the opportunity to explore their interests and talents on the athletic field, the stage, in internship settings, and more.  Come learn more about the ways that Madeira girls are challenged beyond the classroom.   

• Athletic evening: Thursday, October 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
• Co-Curriculum evening: Wednesday, December 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
• Arts evening: Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Revisit Days

For students who have been admitted to Madeira, this is an opportunity to revisit our classes, and both participating and observing different activities.

• Wednesday, March 14, 2018
• Friday, April 6, 2018

Admission Deadline 

Monday, January 15, 2018 (applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date)

Financial Aid Deadlines

Deadline to file PFS through SSS: Thursday, February 1, 2018

Admission Notification Date

Day: Friday, March 2, 2018

Boarding: Saturday, March 10, 2018

Accepted Student Contracts Due 

Day: Friday, March 16, 2018

Boarding: Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Monthly Overview of Admissions Season

September

• Madeira begins accepting applications for the following school year
• Interested parents and students request information
• Applicants register for admission testing (SSAT or ISEE, TOEFL if applicable)

October

• School-wide Open House
• Athletic Open House
• Campus Tours and interviews begin
• Prospects call to schedule a visit and interview
• Madeira continues to accept applications

November

• School-wide Open House
• Campus tours and interviews continue
• Financial aid information is available online for all interested families
• Applicants distribute teacher recommendation forms.

December

• Co-Curriculum Open House
• Campus tours and interviews continue

January

• Arts Open House
• Campus Tours and interviews continue
• Deadline for completed applications: January 15

February

• Deadline to file PFS through SSS to apply for financial aid: February 1
• Admission Committee considers completed application files

March

• Admissions decision letters mailed
• Revisit Day for all admitted students
• New day student enrollment contracts due

April

• Revisit Day for all admitted students
• New boarding student enrollment contracts due
• Seventh Grade Weekday Tour and Information Sessions

May

• Seventh Grade Open House