Concord Academy admissions for 2027-28 ask for an SSAT or ISEE score, a student application and a parent or guardian statement, with a January 15 deadline and a March 10 decision date. The school adds a detail many families miss: only files submitted before January 4 are guaranteed review. I've seen families plan for January 15 and learn about the earlier date too late.
Concord Academy Admissions at a Glance
- Application deadline: January 15, 2027. Guaranteed review for submissions received before January 4.
- Test: an official SSAT or ISEE score report from a test taken on or after June 2026. No results from tests taken after January 15.
- Family portion: biographical information, a student application and a parent or guardian statement.
- Also gather: transcripts, attendance records and letters of recommendation.
- Decisions released: March 10, 2027.
- Application platforms: Finalsite, Gateway to Prep Schools or the Standard Application Online.
Concord Academy Admissions Steps for 2027-28
Concord Academy lays out a short sequence. A Finalsite account and inquiry form are necessary whichever application platform you use.
- Open the application and create an account. Interview scheduling is available once the process opens.
- Schedule an interview.
- Fill out the student and parent or guardian forms.
- Gather and submit transcripts, attendance records and letters of recommendation.
- Submit standardized test scores.
The portal also lets you register for an open house, request recommendation letters and track the status of the application.
The Concord Academy Test Requirement: SSAT or ISEE
Applicants are required to submit an official score report from the SSAT or the ISEE. Concord Academy accepts results from tests taken on or after June 2026, and it cannot consider results from tests taken after January 15, 2027.
The window is wide, but the earlier date matters more than the later one. Files submitted before January 4 are the ones with guaranteed review, so a test in early December leaves room.
In my experience, the families who struggle are the ones who book a January sitting because it is the last one available. A January score can reach the school after the guaranteed date.
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The Student Application and the Parent Statement
The family portion of the application has three pieces: basic biographical information, a student application and a parent or guardian statement. They should be completed on one platform only: Finalsite, Gateway or the SAO.
The page does not publish the student application's questions or any length limits. The student application is the part of the file where the applicant writes in their own voice, so give it a quiet weekend.
The common weak answer is a summary of activities that the transcript already shows. A stronger answer describes one moment and what the student did next. Students find it hard to see the difference in their own writing.
Interviews, Transcripts and Recommendations
Concord Academy asks you to schedule an interview through its Interviews and Events page. It also asks for current year grades, the report card or transcript from the prior academic year, and a recommendation from a guidance counselor or another school official.
Requests for recommendation letters can be sent by email through the Finalsite application. Submissions received before January 4 are guaranteed review, so send them in early December.
Concord Academy Dates and Language Testing
Decisions arrive on March 10, 2027. Applicants whose primary language is not English also submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo result, and applicants who live or attend school outside the United States are asked for language proficiency testing.
I've worked with students who finished every form and then waited on a recommender. Send the requests in early December and check the portal weekly. A file with one missing item is not a complete file.
Concord Academy Admissions FAQ
Q: Which test dates does Concord Academy accept?
A: Applicants submit an official SSAT or ISEE score report from a test taken on or after June 2026. The school cannot consider results from tests taken after January 15, 2027.
Q: What is the guaranteed review date?
A: Only submissions received before January 4, 2027 can be guaranteed review. The application deadline is January 15, so a file that arrives between those dates may be reviewed later.
Q: Which application platforms can we use?
A: Finalsite, Gateway to Prep Schools or the Standard Application Online. The forms should be completed on only one platform. Applicants using the SAO should complete the Concord Academy supplemental form found on that application.
Q: What is in the family portion of the application?
A: Basic biographical information, a student application and a parent or guardian statement. These forms should only be completed on one application platform.
Q: What documents do we gather?
A: Transcripts, attendance records and letters of recommendation. The list includes current year grades, the report card or transcript from the prior academic year and a recommendation from a guidance counselor or school official.
Q: Is an English proficiency test required?
A: Yes, if English is not your primary language. Concord Academy accepts the TOEFL, the IELTS or Duolingo, and its TOEFL code is 2255. Students who have attended an English-speaking school in the United States for three years can email the admissions office.
Q: When are decisions released?
A: Concord Academy releases admission decisions on March 10, 2027. The Finalsite portal lets you check the status of the application and submit links to supplemental materials.
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