Admissions

Admissions Events

There are many opportunities to learn more about BB&N at events this fall and winter, ranging from admissions fairs to on-campus to virtual.

BB&N Admissions Events

2023-2024 Season

BC High School Admissions Fair

Date: Sunday, September 17, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Location: Boston College High School

Join us at Boston College High School for an admissions fair for all families exploring options for middle and high school enrollment. Representatives from the 16 ISL schools will be present!

Come find us and ask our admissions team what makes BB&N the right fit school for you!


Independent School League Admissions Fair

Date: Thursday, September 21, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Location: The Westin Waltham Boston, 70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451

Join us for an admissions fair for families exploring options for middle and high school enrollment. Representatives from the Independent School League (ISL) member schools will be present!

Come find us and ask our admissions team what makes BB&N the right fit school for you!


BISC Virtual Fairs

Date: Thursday, October 19, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Location: Virtually via Zoom

Jorge Delgado, BB&N’s Director of Enrollment Management, will join a panel of Admissions Directors from 19 Boston-area Independent Schools to talk about mission-driven education, high academic standards, individualized student experiences, educating the whole child, and other topics relevant to an applicant’s journey towards enrollment at an independent school.

The program will begin with the panel, followed by breakout rooms to allow families to connect with individual schools and learn more about their specific programs and admission processes.

BB&N Homecoming

Date: Friday and Saturday, October 20-21

Location: Grove Street Athletic Fields & the Upper School Campus Athletic Facilities

Experience what it means to be a member of our uKnighted community! Join current families and alumni/ae as we host the Groton School at the annual Homecoming celebration and cheer on our teams. The festivities kick off on Friday night featuring both Varsity Soccer teams and continueon Saturday featuring many other teams competing. Join us for the fun and excitement both on and off the fields!


Discover Our Campus(es): An Open House Experience

Pease join us on campus to experience our academic, arts, and athletic spaces! You will have a chance to connect with students, faculty, and parents.

Lower School (grades PreK to 6)

Date: Saturday, October 28, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Lower School Campus, 10 Buckingham Street, Cambridge

Middle School (grades 7 & 8)

Date: Saturday, October 28, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Location: Middle School Campus, 80 Sparks Street, Cambridge

Upper School (grades 9 to 12)

Date: Saturday, November 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Upper School Campus, 80 Gerrys Landing Road, Cambridge


Admissions Evaluation: Beginners Grade

Dates: 3 different options; see below

Location: Lower School Campus, 10 Buckingham Street, Cambridge

Applicants to the Lower School for Grade Beginners (PreK) are required to attend an on campus admissions evaluation as part of the application process. Applicants may register for one of the three available dates and times.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
8:30 – 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM -12:00 PM

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
8:30 – 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM -12:00 PM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
8:30 – 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM -12:00 PM

*Log into your Veracross admissions portal to register for the admissions evaluation

The Kickoff with BB&N’s Head of School, Dr. Price

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 – 7:45 PM 

Location: Virtually via Instagram Live

Please join us for an Instagram Live discussion with BB&N’s Head of School, Dr. Jennifer Price, and Director of Enrollment Management, Jorge Delgado to kick off the admissions season!


Financial Aid Webinar: An Overview of Our Philosophy

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Virtually via Zoom

Please join our financial aid staff to hear about our philosophies and strategies for financing a BB&N education. Aid programs can differ across schools and this event is meant to deliver an overview of what aid looks like at BB&N and how it’s utilized.


Financial Aid Webinar: Submitting the Financial Aid Application

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Virtually via Zoom

Please join us as we take you through the nuts and bolts of the financial aid application. Our hope is that this session will help to demystify the application, clarify deadlines, and answer many of your questions.


Virtual Admissions Info Sessions

Please join members of our admissions staff who are eager to share more about the BB&N experience with you! Learn about our campus, academic, and co-curricular programming, the admissions process, and get your questions answered in the live FAQ time.

We have several different sessions scheduled for various entry levels.

  • Applicants to Grades Beginner & Kindergarten
    Date: Thursday, November 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  • Applicants to Grades Beginner & Kindergarten
    Date: Thursday, December 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  • Applicants to Grades 5-8
    Date: Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Applicants to Grades 9-11
    Date: Wednesday, December 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  • Applicants to Grades 9-11
    Date: Monday, January 8, 7:00 – 8:00 PM