Admission
Admission
Accepting applications for Fall 2021 and 2022, day and boarding in grades 8-12.
At Oldfields, learning extends beyond the classroom. Have history come alive as you not only study World War II, but visit the Smithsonian and Holocaust museums in Washington, DC, then travel to Normandy’s beaches on a May Program trip. Enroll in a Mandarin course, practice with your roommate from Beijing, and discover you love authentic Chinese snacks. Take a riding lesson between classes, intern with a local veterinarian, then present on your experience. Our small school creates BIG opportunities. Reimagine your high school experience. Transform your world.
Are you ready to...
- love who you are while discovering who you can become?
- develop the confidence that comes from taking risks, continually raising your bar, and surprising yourself at what you can achieve?
- belong to a community where kindness and acceptance are intrinsic, the people feel like family, and your school becomes a home?
Need to learn more before you apply?
The magic of Oldfields is how you feel when you are here—excited and challenged, and at the same time, comfortable and at home. The very best way to experience it is in person! We offer two unique campus visit experiences; campus tours and shadow days.
In addition, after the year we have had, the pandemic has strengthened our school’s ability to share ourselves with you online. If you and your family feel uncertain about visiting in person, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to continue exploring Oldfields. In addition to the two in-person options listed above, you can experience the magic of Oldfields through a virtual, guided tour.
Schedule your personalized visit
Applying to Oldfields
Tell your story
Relax! The application and essays are our way of getting to know you. Your everyday life presents countless opportunities for a good story that shares who you are. The key—revel in being yourself! Give us a glimpse into what’s important to you.
Your Journey Matters
Oldfields’ review process is not “one size fits all.” There’s no magic formula for gaining admission—no “ideal” girl. Oldfields' review process is holistic and contextual, taking into account your unique story and background.
The Right Fit for You
With over 150 years' experience, we are the right fit for many girls who are looking for something more from their high school experience. But only you can decide if we are right for you. There’s a “magic” about Oldfields that is hard to describe, so come for a visit, and your path will be clear.
“Your application to Oldfields is a window into who you are and who you want to become. Oldfields is committed to championing each of our students’ growth trajectories and personal definitions of success, therefore, the Admission Team is committed to admitting students who are willing and hungry to progress and emerge as their best-self during their Oldfields tenure.”
Kathleen Wenck
Interim Dean of Enrollment
PAYING FOR an Oldfields' EDUCATION
An Oldfields education is the catalyst for a young woman’s personal growth, skill development as a life-long-learner, and unwavering confidence in her abilities and potential, so we are determined to make it a possibility for you to provide your daughter with this life changing opportunity.
MEET OUR Student ambassadors
Madi ’22
Began her own nonprofit at age 12
Crushes it on the Oldfields softball and basketball teams
Spends study hall tutoring her favorite subject—math!
Chiya '23
Passion for performing with Oldfields Dance Company
Loves biology and (since coming to Oldfields) the outdoors!
Lists mozzarella sticks and Taco Tuesdays as dining hall highlights
Juniper ’22
Flew a plane during May Program
Tried four new varsity sports
Tutors her peers as a member of National Honor Society
Participated in Johns Hopkins Model United Nations Conference
Get to know all of us!
Learn more about all our Student Ambassadors who are ready to answer all your questions about life at Oldfields. This dedicated group hosts campus tours, helps new students settle in, and shares their own experiences. Our Ambassadors will show you everything this school has to offer and why they made Oldfields their second home.
