Visit & Apply to Buckley

The day in the life of a Buckley student begins this Fall as we invite you to experience Buckley -- the sights, sounds, and ethos live and in-person.

Lower School Families will be guided by one of our admission professionals on the day in the life tour of a Buckley student on the lower elementary experience. You will receive a foretaste at first hand of how intimate, nurturing, and robust the 

Middle and Upper School Families: You will be guided by one of our own Student Ambassadors. Student ambassadors are on hand to educate and familiarize visitors about campus life, history, and meaningful traditions. Many of them have been in your child's "shoes" as a prospective student entering the school in sixth, seventh, or ninth grade. They are eager to engage and answer any questions that you may not have thought about and share aspects of their journey and goals. All tours are scheduled thru the admission portal and occur between mid-September thru mid-December. Please wear comfortable shoes. 

Sign up for a Campus Tour

The Open House event is a special opportunity for families to visit and learn about Buckley’s people, programs, and campus. The event is centered on the people behind the curriculum that teach, mentor, and who thoughtfully leverage and curate the resources to develop the whole human.

Prospective families will have a chance to connect with various faculty, division heads, coaches, deans, players, academic chairs, artists, homeroom teachers, students, parents, and other thought leaders, including our Head of School Alona Scott.

Please join us for a moment as we pause from the engagement of a regular school day to welcome you into our curricular conversations in the context of a serene 19-acre campus providing a stimulating space for exploration and growth.

Sign up for Open House

Please begin by creating a Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to the Buckley campus, register for admission events this season, submit application Part 1 & 2, complete checklist items, and much more!

Part 1: By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Campus Tours and our Open House) & appointments with our Admission staff. 

For Campus Tours and Open House, please look for the checklist item.  

Part 2: If you decide to apply to Buckley, we encourage you to fill out the second part of the application form, complete the required forms, submit all the required materials, and track the application progress. 

*Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

Login/Sign Up to the Parent Portal

Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• K-5 Sibling/Faculty-Staff Families Applications Due: October 11, 2024
• Priority K-5 Applications Due: November 11, 2024 (guaranteed interview for virtual OR in-person, if available)
• Standard K-5 Applications Due: December 10, 2024 (virtual based on availability)
• Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.
• Space is limited for parent/guardian interviews. 
• The application went live in early August. We recommend applying ASAP in order to schedule an in-person parent/guardian interview while appointments last.
• Sibling/faculty-staff family interviews are optional.

• You will only receive information on reserving a spot for the playdate/assessment after the application is completed (both steps 1 & 2).
• Kindergarten sibling applicants will only receive information on reserving a spot for the kindergarten playdate after Part 2 of the application is completed (both Steps 1 & 2). Kindergarten sibling playdates will be hosted in mid-November. 
• Grades 1-5 sibling applicants will receive details for an assessment that will occur in January 2025.

• Kindergarten Applicants: Preschool Evaluation must be submitted after 11/01/24 and no later than 01/10/25
• Academic records and letters of rec must be submitted after 11/01/24 and no later than 01/10/25

Please begin by creating a Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to the Buckley campus, register for admission events this season, submit application Part 1 & 2, complete checklist items, and much more!

Part 1: By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Campus Tours and our Open House) & appointments with our Admission staff. 

For Campus Tours and Open House, please look for the checklist item.  

Part 2: If you decide to apply to Buckley, we encourage you to fill out the second part of the application form, complete the required forms, submit all the required materials, and track the application progress. 

*Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

Login/Sign Up to the Parent Portal

Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• Our Student Group Interview is an onsite interactive process that provides an engaging time to get acquainted with student applicants.

During this visit, students may be asked to participate in group activities, such as improv exercises or problem-solving tasks. This is a 90 minute student oriented event and parents are asked to drop off their student.

• Part 2 of the application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the student-group interview.

Grades 6-8 sibling/faculty-staff families applications due: November 11, 2024

• Priority grades 6-8 applications due: November 11, 2024 
• Guaranteed interview for in-person (if available) OR virtual
• Standard grades 6-8 applications due: January 3, 2025
• Virtual based on availability through mid-January.
• Part 2 of the application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.
• Space is limited for parent/guardian and student group interviews 
• The application went live in early August. We recommend applying ASAP in order to schedule an in-person parent/guardian interview while appointments last.

• Recommendations and Transcript(s) request to be sent through Parent Portal. Required Forms must be submitted after 11/01/24 and no later than 01/10/25
• If your school/school district does not provide recommendations then visit your Checklist to fulfill the requirement thru the Character Snapshot (School Code: 1945)

Please begin by creating a Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to the Buckley campus, register for admission events this season, submit application Part 1 & 2, complete checklist items, and much more!

Part 1: By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Campus Tours and our Open House) & appointments with our Admission staff. 

For Campus Tours and Open House, please look for the checklist item.  

Part 2: If you decide to apply to Buckley, we encourage you to fill out the second part of the application form, complete the required forms, submit all the required materials, and track the application progress. 

*Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

Login/Sign Up to the Parent Portal

Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• Our Student Group Interview is an onsite interactive process that provides an engaging time to get acquainted with student applicants.

During this visit, students may be asked to participate in group activities, such as improv exercises or problem-solving tasks. This is a 90 minute student oriented event and parents are asked to drop off their student.

• Part 2 of the application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the student-group interview.

• Grades 9-11 sibling/faculty-staff families applications due: November 11, 2024 
• Priority grades 9-11 applications due: November 11, 2024 
• Guaranteed interview for in-person (if available) OR Virtual
  Standard Grades 9-11 Applications Due: January 10, 2025
• Virtual based on availability through mid-January
• Part 2 of the application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview
• Space is limited for parent/guardian and student interviews 
• The application went live in early August. We recommend applying ASAP in order to schedule an in-person parent/guardian interview while appointments last.

• Recommendations and Transcript(s) request to be sent through Parent Portal. Required Forms must be submitted after 11/01/24 and no later than 01/10/25
• If your school/school district does not provide recommendations then visit your Checklist to fulfill the requirement thru the Character Snapshot (School Code: 1945)