Schedule Your Visit
We recommend scheduling a visit for the morning of Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays while school is in session. Afternoon appointments and visits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are not ideal for visiting classes or community events, and can only be made by exception. In the event that you are unable to stay for a Class Visit, please let Ann McBroom know at the time you are scheduling your visit, so that we can adapt the schedule accordingly and conduct Interviews before lunch. Please bear in mind that you do not need to have started an application before your visit.
To schedule a visit, please contact Ann McBroom by email or at 802-387-6219.
Before You Visit
Take a minute to browse the 2012 Program of Studies, view some lively videos on aspects of the Putney way of life, and of course, read the news from current students on the Student Blog.
What Happens on a Putney Visit?
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9:45 A.M. |
Arrival |
The Admission Office is located in the Main Building, the white building straight ahead of you as you drive down our driveway. There you will check in with the Office Manager, Amara Cunningham, and meet members of the Admission team. |
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10:00 - 10:35 A.M. |
All School Assembly or Sing |
Assembly is a unique, energizing, community tradition in which the entire school comes together to share student performances and presentations, and hear from guest speakers. Assembly is led by either Emily Jones or the two student Heads of School. On Thursdays, Assembly is replaced with Sing, led by Musical Director James Wallace. |
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10:40 - 11:40 A.M. |
Campus Tour |
As is often the case at Putney, students take the lead. Our student tour guides show the campus to prospective students and their families together. This is an opportunity for you to hear one student's perspective, stop by the centers of student life, and glimpse a few of Putney's 500 rural acres. Make sure to mention any particular hopes you have for the tour, whether it be stopping by the blacksmithing studio or the horse barn. |
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11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. |
Class Visit |
Academic classes at Putney are rigorous, engaging and important for you to experience. When you arrive at Putney, we will be able to suggest a class for you to sit in on. If you desire to visit a certain class or subject, please let Ann McBroom know when you are scheduling your visit, so we can try to make that possible. |
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12:45 - 1:15 P.M. |
Lunch |
We welcome you to join us for lunch at the KDU, which regularly serves farm-to-table food straight from the Elm Lea Farm and other local sources. |
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1:15 - 1:45 P.M. |
Interview |
Interviews are essential in discovering whether Putney would be a good fit for a prospective student. Our process consists of a 15-minute interview with the parent(s) or guardian(s), followed by a 15-minute interview with the student. All interviews are conducted by Rick Cowan, Lois Barber or Michael Bodel. |
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1:45 - 2:45 P.M. |
Class Visit |
If you wish to to sit in on a second class, you are welcome to stay for this block. |
FAQ's
How should I dress?
Keep in mind that the school is part of a working farm and the tour will include a visit to the barn. Informal dress and "sensible shoes" recommended!
Should I bring anything with me when I visit?
You are welcome to bring any samples of your artwork ( visual artwork, music cd's, videos, or written pieces) although this is not required.
If I play an instrument, can I bring it to my interview?
Yes, if you are a musician, we invite you to bring your instrument to the school. We are very proud of our music program, and our music director is always eager to meet musicians.
What if I can't travel to Putney for an interview?
You can arrange for a Skype or a phone interview appointment with one of our Admission representatives. Our Skype address for international applicants is PutneyInternationalStudentOffice, and for domestic applicants it is PutneySchoolAdmission.
What if I have been diagnosed with learning differences?
In order for us to determine whether Putney and our Learning Center can serve your educational needs, we prefer that students who have been identified with learning differences or disabilities share this information at the outset of the admission process. Please send along any professional evaluations to Ann McBroom in advance of your visit, or when it becomes available.
Getting To and Around Campus
For information on directions and local accomodations please visit the Map & Directions, Travel & Lodging pages.
To get a feel for campus in advance, feel free to browse out interactive Campus Map.
