Admissions Process

**As we are a rolling admissions school, we welcome inquires and subsequent tours throughout the school year!**

We take a personal approach to admissions, welcoming you to our school and providing you and your child with the opportunity to experience Millwood School firsthand. Prospective families should get acquainted with our school by taking the following steps:

Browse our website, including the Discover Millwood page.
Request our viewbook by completing the online inquiry form or calling the school at (804) 639-3200 for your copy.
Schedule an appointment for a private tour anytime with Janice Jennings, Director of Admissions, to tour the school.

Detailed Admissions Process (click on grade to view further details)

Junior Kindergarten

Complete the application via our website, www.millwoodschool.org and pay the non-refundable $100 testing fee.
Request the Teacher Recommendation via the website to the applicant's current preschool teacher (if applicable).
Once the above steps are completed, you will be contacted to schedule a readiness evaluation to be given at Millwood School. The evaluation includes a brief interview, a brief visit to the classroom for Teacher Observation and the Bracken Basic Concept Scale Assessment.
Arrange a results appointment through our Director of Admissions to discuss the admission decision.
All students entering Junior Kindergarten must be four years old by September 30. Students are enrolled in the Junior Kindergarten program on a space available basis.

Kindergarten

Complete the application via our website, www.millwoodschool.org and pay the non-refundable $100 testing fee.
Complete and submit the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist via the website application.
Request the Teacher Recommendation via the website to the applicant's current preschool teacher (if applicable).
Once the above steps are completed, you will be contacted to schedule a readiness evaluation to be given at Millwood School. The evaluation includes a brief interview and the Bracken Basic Concepts Scale along with a brief visit to the classroom for Teacher Observation.
Arrange a results appointment through our Director of Admissions to discuss the admission decision.

Grades 1-8

Complete the application via our website, www.millwoodschool.org and pay the non-refundable $100 testing fee.
Request the Teacher Recommendation via the website to the applicant's current teacher.
Complete the Permission to Release Information Form via the website application. After signing the Release, upload to the application website. Millwood School will request from the registrar to submit the student's transcript and records directly to the Director of Admissions at Millwood School.
Request the Administrative Recommendation Form via the website to the applicant’s current school.
Once the above steps are completed, you will be contacted to schedule a Day Visit. The visit includes the opportunity to experience a day as a Millwood student, a brief interview and the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test given by the Director of Admissions, and placement testing with the hosting classroom teachers.
Arrange a results appointment through our Director of Admissions to discuss the admission decision.

Grades 9-12

Complete the application via our website, www.millwoodschool.org and pay the non-refundable $100 testing fee.
Request the Teacher Recommendation via the website to the applicant's current teacher.
Complete the Permission to Release Information Form via the website application. After signing the Release, upload to the application website. Millwood School will request from the registrar to submit the student's transcript and records directly to the Director of Admissions at Millwood School.
Request the Administrative Recommendation Form via the website to the applicant’s current school.
Once the above steps are completed, you will be contacted to schedule a Day Visit. The visit includes the opportunity to experience a day as a Millwood student, a brief interview and the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test given by the Director of Admissions, and placement testing with the hosting classroom teachers.
Arrange a results appointment through our Director of Admissions to discuss the admission decision.