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How to Get Into Greenhill School – Dallas Top Prep School Admission Guide


Why Greenhill School Leads Dallas Independent Education

Greenhill School in Addison, Texas, is a non‑sectarian independent day school serving Pre‑K through Grade 12 with about 1,400 students and an average 8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized, rigorous learning across academics, arts, athletics, and innovation labs. The school celebrates diversity—with students from over 100 zip codes and 45% students of color—and offers rich programs in debate, film, and design.


Greenhill Admission Timeline & Steps

Stage

Deadline

What to Do

Application Form + Fee ($100)

January 6 (Grades 5–11) or December 13 (Grade 1)

Apply online via Greenhill portal

Parent & Student Questionnaires

Same as above

Submit family and student statements

Interview & Visit Form

Same

Indicate interest in interview or shadow visit

ISEE Registration

By January 1

Complete testing by February 1 (Grades 5–11) 

Transcript & Recommendation Requests

Mid-January to January 27

Request school records and teacher evaluations for English/math 

Additional:

  • Shadow Visits encouraged for first-time applicants in Grades 5 & 9.

  • Middle & Upper School entrance testing is required; no merit or athletic scholarships; need-blind admissions.

  • Late applications accepted on rolling basis until March; post-start-year admission not offered.


What Greenhill Evaluates

Greenhill uses a holistic review, considering:

  • Academic transcripts from prior years and current year

  • ISEE scores submitted by each applicant

  • Responses in student and parent questionnaires

  • Student and parent interviews or shadow visits

  • Teacher recommendations (English and Math)

  • Character, intellectual curiosity, diversity of background, and community engagement


Priority is given to siblings, alumni children, or faculty families for class balance—though merit and fit still drive admission choices.


Quick Application Checklist

  • ✅ Submit online application + $100 fee

  • ✅ Complete parent & student questionnaires

  • ✅ Schedule interview and indicate shadow visit preference

  • ✅ Register and complete ISEE by February 1

  • ✅ Request transcripts and teacher evaluations after early December

  • ✅ Optionally participate in shadow visit (Grades 5 & 9 only)

  • ✅ Admissions decisions released mid‑March; late decisions made via waitlist



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