Admission Process

At this time, our Parent Open House events are fully booked, but please contact admissions@windwardschool.org to be added to the waiting list for our November or December Open House. To sign up your student for the Student Open House, please select that you are "not interested" in attending the Parent Open House to bypass this section.

Steps to Apply to Windward

Complete your Application

Complete the online application for admission and submit it with the student autobiography and $150 application fee. The purpose of the autobiography is to acquaint the admissions committee with the applicant and might be based on a student’s favorite subjects, extracurricular activities, hobbies, special talents, and/or unique experiences (e.g. trips, summer camps, etc.). An application is considered active once the application, student autobiography, and fee are submitted to the Admissions Office.

Sign Up and Attend an Open House

If space permits, please register for an Open House event online. Parents can register for one of our Prospective Parent Open House events (October 5, November 3, November 9, or December 5), and students can register for one of our virtual Prospective Student Open House/Shadow Days (October 12 for Grade 7, December 13 for Grades 7-11).

Please note—December 13 is the only option for students entering Grades 9-11. Due to space being limited, if your family is not applying for the 2022-2023 school year, we ask that you continue to view our website for information and register for an Open House the year that you are applying.

Complete the Additional Application Forms

ISEE Information/In-House Exam Testing Information

Interview Information

For 7th Grade applicants: Because applications have increased dramatically, we will not be able to interview everyone. To enhance your opportunity to receive a one-on-one interview, please file your application, along with the autobiography, by November 11, 2021. Once we have received your application and student autobiography, the Admissions Committee will screen applicants and determine if an interview will be granted. Interviews require both the student and a parent/guardian.

The final application deadline is December 15, 2021, at midnight.

For 8th through 11th Grade applicants: As space is very limited in upper grades, the Admissions Committee will conduct an initial screening of all applicants for each grade and then select candidates for a personal interview. Selected candidates will be notified by phone with an interview date. Interviews require both the student and a parent/guardian. If an interview is not granted, you will be notified by mail in December or January.