FAQs
- How do I check the status of my application? Hide
After submitting the Pre-Interview Information form you will receive an e-mail containing a username and password which will enable you to check the status of your application online. This username cannot be changed. If you forget your username and/or password, email the Admission Office. You must include the student's name and date of birth. Usernames and passwords will not be given over the telephone. They will be e-mailed to the student.
Please Note: During our peak time (January 10 to January 24) applications are constantly being processed and updated. Therefore we ask that you do not contact the Admission Office until after January 24 to check your application status.- What is Choate looking for in applicants? Hide
The admissions staff is looking to find individuals with strong character, intellectual curiosity, motivation, extracurricular talent, and a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and life experiences.
- What is the profile of an admitted student? Hide
It is very difficult to provide a profile of an average admitted student as our admissions process is subjective. Our admissions staff takes great time and care to understand each individual applicant within the context of their environment. However, in an effort to provide some guidance, the majority of students entering in the third or fourth forms (9 th or 10 th grade) have SSAT’s in the mid 80's and grade point averages of about 3.7. The majority of our older students maintain similar grades and a median SAT score of roughly 1300. Please understand that there is no minimum requirement with regard to test scores and that the admissions staff views a student’s highest score on each portion of the test regardless of the number of times a student tests. In many cases, students whose profiles do not fall within our median range are admitted if we feel the student has the work ethic and intelligence needed to succeed at Choate.
- How selective is Choate? Hide
Although it varies by grade, typically one in four students is admitted to Choate.
- How do I begin the Admission process? Hide
Click on the link below and complete our inquiry form. This is the first step of the admissions process in an effort to understand if Choate is the right fit for your educational needs. Online Inquiry Form
- How do I begin the Application process? Hide
The first step of the application process is to complete a Pre-Interview Information Form and schedule your campus tour and interview. To begin the online application you will first need to create an infosnap account. To create your account click here. This link is to complete the Pre-Interview Information Form and Student and Parent sections of the application. If you have an infosnap account and have forgotten either your username or password, click the link at the bottom of the login screen to have them emailed to you.
For more information on the Application Process, please refer to our Application Process page or the Application Materials page.- What Are the deadlines for applying? Hide
Completed Applications are due postmarked by or submitted online by January 10. We will notify students of the admission decision on March 10.
- Is an interview required? Hide
Applicants are asked to visit campus for a tour and an interview when school is in session. This process takes about two hours. If a campus visit is not possible, applicants may request an off-campus interview with a member of our Volunteer Admission Network, which stretches across the United States and around the globe. Schedule your tour and interview by contacting the Admission Office at 203-697-2239 or admission@choate.edu.
- What is the interview schedule? Hide
Interviews are offered Monday through Friday (and limited Saturdays) as follows: Monday & Thursday - 9:00 - 2:00 on the hour; Tuesday & Friday - 9:00, 10:00, 11:15, 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15; Wednesday - 9:00, 10:30 and 11:30. Saturdays are limited. Please call for availability. The tour and interview process takes approximately two hours.
- What standardized tests are required? Hide
For candidates entering the 9 th or 10 th grade, the Admission Office prefers the SSAT, but will accept the ISEE. 11 th grade applicants must submit either the SSATor the PSAT. 12th grade and Post Graduate applicants must submit either the SATor ACT. Applicants for whom English is not their first language are expected to additionally submit a TOEFL result.
- Does Choate offer financial aid? Hide
Yes. See the financial aid section of the Web site for full details.