The steps for applying for admission to Beaver are outlined below.
STEP 1: Inquire online
Beaver uses Ravenna for our online inquiry and application. If you already have a Ravenna account, simply log in and “Explore” Beaver. If you do not have a Ravenna account, click the “Inquire” button below to fill out our inquiry form and we’ll send you information about Beaver.
STEP 2: Learn more about Beaver
Beaver will host Admission Information Events on October 17, November 7, and December 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us for any of these optional information sessions to learn more about Beaver and the application process. Registration is required through your Ravenna account.
STEP 3: Interview
A tour and interview are required parts of the admission process and must be scheduled by December 15, 2024. Tours and interviews are offered from September 30, 2024, until January 17, 2025. Once you have started an application you can schedule your interview through Ravenna. If all appointments are booked please call the Admission Office at (617) 738-2725.
- Please schedule your visit as soon as possible.
- Your application does not need to be completed in order to schedule your interview.
- Please call the Admission Office to schedule more than one student or if you have any questions.
At least one parent or caregiver should accompany the applicant. The interview includes separate conversations with the applicant and parent(s)/caregiver(s). During the parent/caregiver interview, students will complete a writing sample. These interviews are an opportunity for us to get to know the student/family and for you to get to know more about Beaver. You can expect the visit to take about two hours.
Visit times are typically
Monday
12:15 to 2:15 p.m., 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. (Apply grades 6-12)
Tuesday
8:15 to 10:15 a.m., 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. (Apply grades 6-12)
1:15 to 3:15 p.m. (Apply grades 9-12)
Wednesday
8:15 to 10:15 a.m., 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. (Apply grades 6-12)
Thursday
8:15 to 10:15 a.m., 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. (Apply grades 6-12)
1:15 to 3:15 p.m. (Apply grades 9-12)
Friday
8:15 to 10:15 a.m., 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. (Apply grades 6-12)
STEP 4: Apply
All application materials are due by January 15.
Click on the button below to complete our online application through Ravenna Solutions. When you arrive at the page you will be asked to create an account, at which point you will be able to look up Beaver in the “School Directory” and complete the application. For any technical questions about Ravenna, please contact them directly by following the instructions on the login page. Please note that you must apply through Ravenna.
Due to equity and access concerns with standardized testing this year, Beaver will no longer require test scores of any kind for admission to fall 2024. We understand, however, that some students have already taken the test and they are welcome to send those scores to us. If you have any immediate concerns about testing, please contact us via email at admissions@bcdschool.org.
The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Start with household & applicant information. Select the school(s) to which you are applying. Sign and submit form 4506c to give Clarity permission to pull your prior year’s tax returns. Click here to view the Clarity Application Guide.
The deadline for prospective families applying for Financial Aid is February 1.
STEP 5: Notification
The Admission Office publishes decisions on Ravenna on March 10 (for applications submitted by January 15). Admitted students have until April 10 to submit enrollment contracts and tuition deposits. Admitted students will have the opportunity to revisit campus before they must decide (re-visit days are in early April after our students return from spring break).
Application guidelines for home-schooled students
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- A detailed syllabus for last year’s academic work, as well as this current year: The syllabus should include course names, the length of each course, textbooks/resources used, and instructors’ names.
- A writing assignment sample from the current year: This should include the assignment, the student’s work, and the instructor’s final evaluation and/or comments.
- Transcript for last year’s academic work as well as the current year: This should include course names with final comments and/or evaluations for each subject. Please also indicate if these courses run on terms, trimesters, or quarters.
- Weekly Schedule: A detailed, daily schedule for a typical week of school. Please also include any extracurricular involvement.
- Teacher Recommendations: Please have the instructor(s) complete the Math and English Recommendations to the best of their ability. Of course, some of the information requested will not be applicable to home-schooled students, however, any and all information they can provide is helpful.