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The Admission Process

"It is wonderful to have one of the nation's premier schools available to the families of St. Louis." Elizabeth Gray Danforth, JBS '46 Past Parent/Current Grandparent

Applicants for September enrollment should begin the admission process during the previous fall. School visits, the admission interview, and the entrance exam all take place from mid-October through mid-January. The Open House in the fall includes a tour of the campus and a chance to learn about the school from the headmaster, other administrators, the faculty, and current students. Interested applicants are encouraged to spend a morning with a current student, following a regular class schedule. An interview will be scheduled after the completion of the preliminary application; we value this time to meet individually with each family.

Applications and Financial Aid Packets To receive an admission packet or financial aid information, or to schedule a visit or an interview, call the Admission Office at (314) 993-4040; or you may send your name, address, telephone number, and your child's name and present grade in school by e-mail to admiss@jburroughs.org; or by fax to (314) 993-6458.

Entrance Examination For the convenience of applicants and their parents, Burroughs, in cooperation with other area schools, offers a common entrance examination at various locations in December and January. The admission packet includes a calendar with exam dates and locations.

Admission Decisions The personal interviews, past school records, recommendations from your school, and entrance exam results all factor into admission decisions. Among the personal qualities that we value are a positive self-image, a respect for others, and a sense of humor. Admission decisions are mailed in mid-March.

John Burroughs School makes all decisions concerning applicants, students, faculty, and staff on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Burroughs' educational objectives and institutional needs. Discriminating against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, or disability unrelated to course requirements is inconsistent with the purposes of the school.