Every year, we welcome a new class of future leaders and global citizens. If your family is considering a Putney education, know that we’ve made our application process simple and streamlined.
We seek students who are curious, dynamic, adventurous, and ready to become the best versions of themselves.
How to Apply
Filling out our Inquiry Form is the best way to get started. It allows you to share your interests and expectations, and puts you in touch with an admission counselor who can help you get to know Putney, walk you through the application process, and answer any questions you might have.
Visit Putney
Visiting Putney is one of the best ways to get a sense of what life here is like. Whether in-person or virtually, this is an opportunity to take a campus tour, interview with an admission counselor, and discover if Putney is right for you.
Start Application
Ready to apply? You can start your application by logging into the Putney admission portal, or apply using the Standard Application Online (SAO). We are looking forward to getting to know you!
Application Checklist
Gather Up
✓ School transcripts
✓ School report from principal or guidance counselor
✓ $75 application fee
Written Materials
✓ Student profile questionnaire
✓ 3 student essays
✓ 3 parent essays
✓ 2 teacher recommendations
Optional
✓ Portfolio materials
✓ Personal recommendations
✓ Standardized test scores
Important Dates
January 15
Application Deadline
March 10
Admission Notification
April 10
Enrollment Decision
Application Pathways
In addition to our standard application process, we offer thoughtful application options designed to support a wide range of students and experiences.
Rolling & Midyear Admission
After January 15, we consider applications on a rolling basis. We also accept students for midyear openings in January. Those interested should Inquire Now.
International Admission
Applicants who live outside the United States should follow the same process as U.S. residents, with only a few differences.
Postgraduate Admission
Choosing a postgraduate year at Putney provides high school graduates with the opportunity to build a bridge between high school and college.
Meet the admission team.
Our team is an eclectic group, with many different backgrounds and histories. We all believe deeply in the value of progressive education, and enjoy seeing how it changes Putney students, every day.
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Tuition and
Financial Aid
We work to make a Putney education possible for everyone. Our financial aid program is designed to closely consider each family’s unique situation and financial need. Ready to get started?
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The Putney Curriculum
At Putney you will learn to be bold and innovative, to work and to lead, to consider yourself and others, to live at home and out in the world, and
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What We Seek
We look for driven, creative students who want to take advantage of their intellectual freedom and autonomy both in the classroom and across their experience of our school. Putney is
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Visit Putney
Putney is a full experience. From the sights and sounds to the people and workspaces, you’ll feel how alive our campus is as soon as you get here. See us
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