Application Process
Thank you for your interest in Bryn Mawr! We are excited to have the opportunity to introduce you to our school, and to get to know you and your family.
Click to read the detailed information below on the application steps for your child's entering grade. If you're looking for information about Little School admissions, read about the Little School application process.
Important Dates for Applicants | |
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Admission and Flexible Tuition Application Deadline | Dec. 15 |
Grades 2-5 Applicant Testing | Jan. 10 |
Group Assessment: Grade 1 Applicants | Jan. 15 |
Group Assessment: Grades PK & K Applicants | Jan. 24 |
Admissions Decision Release Day |
Feb. 19 |
Middle and Upper School Accepted Students Party |
Feb. 26 |
Lower School Accepted Students Party | Feb. 27 |
New Student |
March 6 |
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How to Apply: PK-1
We're delighted you are considering Bryn Mawr for your daughter.
For the 2026-27 school year, applicants must be three years old by September 1, 2025, to begin the Lower School admissions and assessment process for pre-k.
Applicants must be four years old by September 1, 2025, to begin the Lower School admissions and assessment process for kindergarten.
For more information about the Lower School Pre-Kindergarten program as well as our Little School program, please visit our Pre-Kindergarten page.
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How to Apply: Grades 2-5
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How to Apply: Grades 6-12
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How to Apply: International Students
We are eager to learn more about interested families and their ambitions for an American education for their daughters. To apply to Bryn Mawr, please complete the steps below. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
We're Here to Help!
Please direct general admissions inquiries to:
410-323-8800
Direct Little School inquiries to:
Frequently Asked Questions
At Bryn Mawr, curiosity is in our DNA—our students love to ask questions, explore ideas, and dig deeper. We know you have questions about admissions, and we’re here to answer them. Find everything you need to know below!
Pre-Kindergarten
Visiting Days
- Q: How can I visit Bryn Mawr this fall?
- Q: What is a Fall Visiting Day?
- Q: When are Fall Visiting Days?
- Q: Who should attend Fall Visiting Days?
- Q: What if I can't make any of the dates listed?
- Q: I'm interested in the Little School. Should I attend a Fall Visiting Day?
Q: How can I visit Bryn Mawr this fall?
Q: What is a Fall Visiting Day?
Q: When are Fall Visiting Days?
Q: Who should attend Fall Visiting Days?
Q: What if I can't make any of the dates listed?
Q: I'm interested in the Little School. Should I attend a Fall Visiting Day?
Student Shadow Days
- Q: What is a Student Shadow Day?
- Q: Will my daughter be able to participate in a Shadow Day this fall?
- Q: When should I schedule a Shadow Day?
- Q: What should my daughter wear for her Shadow Day?
- Q: What time does a Shadow Day start?
- Q: Does my daughter need to prepare for her visit?
- Q: Can we request a hostess?
- Q: Is it all right to participate in class?
- Q: Does my daughter have to take a test today?
- Q: What if my daughter has more questions after her Shadow Day?
Q: What is a Student Shadow Day?
Q: Will my daughter be able to participate in a Shadow Day this fall?
Q: When should I schedule a Shadow Day?
Q: What should my daughter wear for her Shadow Day?
Q: What time does a Shadow Day start?
Q: Does my daughter need to prepare for her visit?
Q: Can we request a hostess?
Q: Is it all right to participate in class?
Q: Does my daughter have to take a test today?
Q: What if my daughter has more questions after her Shadow Day?
General Questions
- Q: Is there transportation available to The Bryn Mawr School?
- Q: What is Bryn Mawr looking for in an applicant?
- Q: How many spaces are available for each grade level?
- Q: Would Bryn Mawr consider admission for my non-binary child?