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The admission process at Deerfield is designed to give candidates and the Admission Committee as much information about each other as possible. To this end, we encourage students and their families to visit our campus for a tour and an interview. A visit to the school gives candidates and their families the opportunity to see our facilities, meet students and faculty, and learn about the Deerfield community. At the same time, the Admission Committee can begin to get to know the candidate.
The application to Deerfield includes the Candidate Profile, two essays, school and
teacher evaluations, and standardized test results, usually the SSAT. Each application is read by at least three members of the Admission Committee before it is discussed by the entire Committee, comprised of teachers and admission officers. Although strong academic credentials are the most important criteria, the Committee also looks for qualities of character and maturity as well as the ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the school community. Differences in background, circumstance, and educational opportunity are valued and weigh in our decisions. Above all, we strive to bring a bright, interesting and diverse group of motivated students to Deerfield, students who are eager to take advantage of the many opportunities the school has to offer.
We understand that applying to schools can be a time-consuming, and sometimes
intimidating, process. Please understand that we are eager to assist families and students in answering questions and resolving difficulties that arise during the application process. We hope that visiting and applying to Deerfield is a positive personal experience.
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