Key Dates for Admission to Potomac
Mid-September to Mid-February
Parents of all prospective applicants call the Admission Office at (703) 749-6313 to schedule a tour.
We ask that all students who have submitted an application to the Upper School schedule a visit to classes.
January 15
Applications must be submitted by this date.
(see the Admission Process section for grade-specific directions)
February 1
Deadline for financial aid applications.
(see the Financing your Education section for more information)
All standardized testing results, school transcripts and teacher recommendation forms must be submitted.
January through March
The school will schedule a visit, test or interview (depending on grade) for applicants to grades Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Mid March
Admission decision letters will be mailed followed soon after by financial aid decision letters.
Early April
Accepted students must submit an enrollment contract.
April to August
Enrollment contracts are offered to children on the wait list as space allows.
Early September
The opportunity to be accepted from the wait list ends.
The new admission season begins for the following year.