How to Get Into Milton Academy – Top-Ranked Connecticut Boarding & Day School

Why Milton Academy Is One of New England’s Elite Prep Schools

Milton Academy, located just outside Boston in Milton, Massachusetts, is a prestigious co-ed independent day & boarding school serving grades 9–12, with about 700 upper school students and a 6–8:1 student-teacher ratio. Known for its academic rigor, Harkness-table classes, strong STEM and arts programs, and robust financial aid (offered to ~35% of students), Milton graduates attend top universities nationwide.

Step	Action & Deadline
Complete Inquiry & Profile	Begin with Gateway/SOA form
Submit Application + Fee	By January 15: $65 (domestic) / $125 (international)
Schedule Interview & Visit	Scheduled in Sept–Jan; required by Jan 15
Take Standardized Test	SSAT or ISEE by Jan 15; optional PSAT/SAT/ACT for Grade 11
Submit Transcripts & Essays	Includes essays, parent statement, school reports, and recommendations
Apply for Financial Aid	Submit Parents’ Financial Statement via SSS by Jan 31
Receive Decision	Admission verdict emailed by March 10
Confirm Enrollment	Respond with contract and deposit by April 10

What Milton Academy Looks For

Admissions conducts a holistic review, assessing:

• Academic transcripts and rigor across past two years

• Standardized test scores (SSAT/ISEE; test optional, but encouraged)

• Personal essays and parent statement

• Teacher recommendations (English, math, administrator)

• Student and family interview impressions

• Extracurricular involvement, leadership, character, and fit with Milton’s "Dare to Be True" ethos

Milton offers need-blind admissions initially and aims to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need.

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