Welcome to The Stone Independent School Admissions office!
We are excited to introduce you to our vibrant and diverse community – here at Stone, we are dedicated to creating a college preparatory learning environment that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth for dynamic students who seek to cultivate a spirit of independence.
Our admissions process is designed to be comprehensive and welcoming, ensuring that we get to know each prospective student and family. Below, you will find all necessary information to guide you through our admissions process, including opportunities to join Open Houses and set-up shadow days, as well as tips for success within the admissions process.
We invite you to explore and discover what makes our school unique, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to this remarkable and remarkably creative community. As you have questions, please reach out – otherwise know how much we’re looking forward to working with you!
The Admissions Team
(That’s Mike and Sarah)
Sign-Up For An Information Session or Open House:
Sunday, September 22nd from 2-4pm: In-Person Open House at Stone (sign up here);
Sunday, October 20th from 2-4pm: In-Person Open House at Stone (sign up here);
Sunday, November 17th from 2-4pm: In-Person Open House at Stone (sign up here);
Sunday, December 15th from 2-4pm: In-Person Open House at Stone (sign up here);
The Admissions Process At Stone
Step 1. Let Us Know You’re Interested!
Like most colleges and universities, we look for “demonstrated interested” from our applicants. If you are excited about Stone, please be sure to email us and let us know, please try to attend an Open House, and please sign up for our mailing list!
Step 2. Sign Up For a Shadow Day!
The best way to get to know Stone is to get to know Stone! Applicants interested in Upper School placement should schedule a full-day shadow on campus; Middle School applicants may choose between half day and a full day. You can read more about the shadow day experience here and you can sign up for a shadow day here!
Step 3. Complete Our Application!
When you feel as though you really “get” Stone and you’re ready to work on our application, head right here to get started. Pay particular attention to our essay questions — they aren’t like “most” essay questions and we look at them carefully to consider fit — and remember that we can not consider any application without two years of transcripts.
Step 4. Schedule Interviews.
As part of the application process, we ask that all students interview with at least two members of the Stone community — typically one member of our Admissions Team and an academic Division Leader. The interviews are critical steps in the admissions process — we are looking for students who are excited to come to Stone, who can show evidence of curiosity, and who are ready to begin the work of their life.