Middle School Process

1. Application (required): Submit the online application and fee through your Ravenna account. Online applications should be submitted by December 1, 2020.

2. Student Questionnaire (required): Please have your child fill out the Student Questionnaire. It is important to Chapin that the students work independently. Please note: The student questionnaire must be submitted no later than 72 hours prior to the student interview.

3. Virtual Chapin Experience (required): Once your completed application has been submitted, you will be invited to participate in multiple virtual school experiences. Please read below to learn more about these opportunities. 

• Admissions Videos: These videos will be the beginning of your family's virtual admissions experience. Once your application is submitted and processed, you will receive the link to access the videos. We strongly encourage families to view the Chapin videos prior to the admissions process steps listed below.
• Chapin Chat: Current Chapin students and young alums look forward to meeting your family and talking about "all things Chapin!"
• Meet the Head of Middle School: All parent(s)/guardian(s) will be invited to register for an information session with the Head of Middle School Mary Rafferty.

4. Applicant Interview (required): The applicant interview is an important opportunity for us to learn more about your child’s interests and for them to learn more about Chapin. Once your application is processed, you will be able to schedule a virtual applicant interview for your child.

1.  Chapin Academic Assessment: Applicants will take a Chapin admissions assessment in mathematics and English. Once your completed application has been submitted, you will receive an email from the Admissions Office with directions on how to sign up for an appointment.

2. Character Skills Snapshot (CSS): Chapin requires the CSS to be completed by applicants for Classes 6 and 7. The CSS is administered through the Enrollment Management Association.  Learn more about the CSS by clicking here.

3. Official School Reports: Chapin requires school reports from the last two years, as well as the Fall 2020 school report. Directions for how to submit will be provided through Ravenna once you have applied. 

4. Example of Student Self-expression: Chapin values the varied gifts and talents of our students and our community seeks to provide a space where students' interests can be nurtured. The Admissions team invites each applicant to share one example of their own self-expression as an element of the admissions process. Whatever you choose should be a reflection of who you are and should not be a piece created solely for the purpose of admission. Our hope is that what you share will allow us to know you even better. 

Examples of self-expression may include:
Written work: essay, poetry, short story, song, article
Video clip (no longer than 5 minutes): performance, speech, animation, athletics competition
Design/Projects: robotics design, computer program, artwork, photography, website

You should select one form of self-expression and must upload it through Ravenna. Please do not send any items to the Admissions Office.

5. Letters of Recommendation:  Chapin requires a letter of recommendation from your child's current classroom teachers. This recommendation should include comments on both math and English/Language Arts. If your child has separate teachers for each subject, please contact our office for the correct recommendation forms. Recommendations provided by parents will not be accepted. 

*All supporting application materials (including school reports and letters of recommendation) should be uploaded to Ravenna no later than January 8, 2021.

• September 24, 2020: Middle School admissions appointments begin
• December 12, 2020: Saturday admissions interviews
• December 1, 2020: Application submission deadline
• December 1, 2020: Financial aid application deadline
• January 8, 2021: Deadline for completion of CSS testing.
• January 8, 2021: Deadline for all supporting materials. (Please note: an exception may be made for public schools.)
• February 9, 2021: Admissions Decision notification
• March 2, 2021: Parent reply deadline (by noon)