Severn School | Apply to Severn

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Thank you for your interest in joining the Severn family! We look forward to getting to know you and are grateful that you are considering us as you search for the best education for your child. Should you need assistance or have any questions, please call (410) 647-7701 x2267 or email our admissions team.

How To Apply

The lived experience of our students and faculty defines who we are and what we aspire to be as a school. We teach for who our students are now and who they want to become. The online application is an important step for us to learn your child's interests, goals, and needs. We know the value of varied perspectives in building a strong community and actively seek qualified candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

The major entry points for new students entering Severn School are preschool for the Lower School, sixth grade for the Middle School, and ninth grade for the Upper School. Please see below for details according to grade level and forms.

PS to Gr 1 Admission Process

List of 6 items.

Apply

The Online Application (and $60 application fee) must be submitted. Applications received after January 6, 2023 will be considered on a rolling basis.
Request Transcripts

For students applying for kindergarten and first grade, records from their current school are required. This is all done electronically. Once you apply online, login and go to the checklist. Click on the Transcript Request button and email the request directly to your child's current school after the first term of the current year. Transcripts must be submitted directly to Severn School.
Request Teacher Recommendations

If your child is enrolled now or has been enrolled in a previous school, we request a teacher recommendation. This is all done electronically. Once you apply online, login and go to the checklist. Click on the Teacher Recommendation button and email the request directly to your child's teacher after the first term of the current year. Recommendations must be submitted directly to Severn School online.
Arrange for Observation

Applicants to our Early Childhood Division are required to participate in an observation. Ms. Sue Richburg will provide more details for each grade level.

All applicants for Preschool and Prekindergarten must be potty trained by the start of school.
Conversation with Admission Representative

Parents are invited to sit down with Sue Richburg for approximately 20 minutes during the child’s visit. This is a time to ask questions and learn more about the Lower School.
Testing

Applicants entering Preschool through First Grade will complete an assessment that will be administered at the Lower School during their visit with us. Ms. Sue Richburg will provide more details for each grade level.

Grades 2-5 Admission Process

List of 6 items.

Apply

The Online Application (and $60 application fee) must be submitted. Applications received after January 6, 2023 will be considered on a rolling basis.
Request Transcripts

For students applying for grades 2-5, records from their current school are required. This is all done electronically. Once you apply online, login and go to the checklist. Click on the Transcript Request button and email the request directly to your child's current school after the first term of the current year. Transcripts must be submitted directly to Severn School.
Request Teacher Recommendations

For students applying for grades 2-5, one teacher recommendation is required. This is all done electronically. Once you apply online, login and go to the checklist. Click on the Teacher Recommendation button and email the request directly to your child's teacher after the first term of the current year. Recommendations must be submitted directly to Severn School online.
Arrange for Observation

Applicants are required to participate in an observation. Ms. Sue Richburg will provide more details for each grade level.
Conversation with Admission Representative

Parents are invited to sit down with Sue Richburg for approximately 20 minutes during the child’s visit. This is a time to ask questions and learn more about the Lower School.
Testing

Applicants entering Second through Fourth Grade are required to complete an Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The test is conducted at the Lower School during your child’s visit with us. Information on how to register will be provided from the Admission Office before the visit.

Applicants entering Fifth Grade should complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) by January 14, 2023. There are several testing options available, including online, paper-based, and at-home administrations. If you opt to take the test on a scheduled test date, these tests do not have to be taken at Severn, and may be taken at any school offering the exam.

However, you must request on the registration form that the results be forwarded to Severn. Our school code for the ISEE is 21095. In-person testing registration closes three weeks prior to the testing date, and many test sites will fill up so please register early. Walk-ins are accepted, space permitting, although there is an additional fee.

Gr. 6-12 Admission Process

List of 5 items.

Apply

The Online Application (and $60 application fee) must be submitted. Applications received after January 6, 2023 will be considered on a rolling basis.
Request Transcripts

For students applying for grades 6-12, records from their current school are required. This is all done electronically. Once you apply online, login and go to the checklist. Click on the Transcript Request button and email the request directly to your child's current school after the first term of the current year. Transcripts must be submitted directly to Severn School. Transcripts must be received no later than January 20, 2023.
Request Teacher Recommendation

For students applying for grades 6-12, two teacher recommendations are required - one from your child's current English teacher and one from your child's current Math teacher to be submitted directly to Severn School. This is all done electronically. Once you apply online, login and go to the checklist. Click on the Teacher Recommendation button and email the requests directly to your child's teachers after the first term of the current year. Recommendations must be submitted directly to Severn School online. Recommendations must be received no later than January 10, 2023.
Schedule Interview

A scheduled interview is required of all applicants. This is a casual conversation that allows time for us to learn more about your family, your child and your expectations.

If your child is joining us for a class visit, the interviews will be scheduled for that day. Once we receive your application, an admissions officer will contact you to arrange a date and time. Interviews must be completed by January 20, 2023.
Testing

Applicants should complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) by January 14, 2023. These tests do not have to be taken at Severn, and may be taken at any school offering the exam. However, you must request on the registration form that the results be forwarded to Severn. Our school code for the ISEE is 210945. Click here to register online. Registration closes three weeks prior to the testing date, and many test sites will fill up so please register early. Walk-ins are accepted, space permitting, although there is an additional fee.

The Admission Team

List of 5 members.

Mrs. Kim Slade

Director, Enrollment Management and Outreach

410.647.7701 ext. 2265

William Woods College - BA
Mr. Joseph Christie

Associate Director, Admissions; Head Coach, Varsity Boys Lacrosse

410.647.7701 ext. 2266

San Jose State University - M.A.
Drexel University - B.S.
Ms. Susan Richburg

Associate Director of Admissions, Lower School

410.647.7701 ext. 2040
Mrs. Wanda Ned

Admissions Assistant, Teel Campus

410.647.7701 ext. 2267

Anne Arundel Community College - A.S.
Mrs. Caitlin Keller

Admissions Assistant, Chesapeake Campus; Asst. Coach, JV Girls Soccer; Coach, MS Girls Soccer;

410.647.7701 ext. 2023

University of Dayton - B.A.