Applying to Meridian
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Applying to Meridian is a process of discovering what is possible when a school celebrates every student’s curiosity and creativity. Meridian students are known, contribute, and grow into who they imagine they can be. Meridian serves students in grades 6 through 12. We accept new students in grades 6 through 10. Applicants for 9th grade must successfully complete a year-long algebra course by the end of 8th grade. 10th grade applicants will be considered if there is a strong alignment between their course of study and Meridian's courses.
COVID Information - All of Meridian is learning together, in person, five days a week with all academic and extracurricular programs in place. Meridian has a vaccination mandate and 100% of our staff and all age-eligible students are vaccinated. Everyone participates in PCR, saliva-based testing weekly. All community members and guests visiting our building must be vaccinated (if age-eligible) and masked.
“Submit an Inquiry Form
Click here to register online with Ravenna, our admissions application portal.”
“Attend an Information Session
To learn more about our curriculum and community, please join us for an online or in-person information session. At our evening events, families have the opportunity to hear from our Head of School and a student panel; meet current Meridian teachers, parents, and students; learn about student projects; and gain a rich understanding of our values, our community, and our work. Please RSVP for these events through the Meridian page of your Ravenna account.”
“Upcoming Information Sessions
Register now with Ravenna to receive more information
After welcoming comments from our Head of School, participate in panels, workshops, and discussions led by current teachers, students, and parents. Find out more about our curriculum, how the arts are infused in our courses, how students carry out original student research, the benefits of a small school, Matched Tuition, the arc to college, and much more.
The following events can be signed up for through your Ravenna account:
- Evening Information Session - Online - Monday, October 25th at 7 PM
- Morning Information Session - In person - Tuesday, November 16th at 9 AM
- Evening Information Session - In person - Wednesday, December 1st at 7 PM
- Morning Information Session - In person - Friday, January 21st at 9 AM
Small-group tours
Once the student and parent portions of the application have been submitted, families will have the opportunity for a tour of the school while classes are in action. You may sign up for these events through Ravenna or by emailing admissions@meridianacademy.org.”
“Decide Whether to Apply Accelerated or Regular Admissions
Don’t want to wait until the spring to find out? You don’t have to! Please read about Accelerated Admissions here, do all of the steps below, but sooner, and we will let you know within two weeks of your completed application process. You will then have two weeks to let us know your response. You are not making a commitment until you say yes. Accelerated applications may be submitted in the fall or winter through January 15. Regular applications are due by February 1.”
“Email admissions@meridianacademy.org or Call 617-277-1118 to Schedule an Interview
Applicants have the choice between an in-person or online interview with a Meridian administrator or teacher. Parents will have the opportunity for a conversation with an administrator. To schedule these meetings, please email Joshua Abrams at admissions@meridianacademy.org or call 617-277-1118. Interviews take place between October 15th and February 15th. Please make this appointment as soon as you decide to apply. The parent and student portions of the application must be submitted before the day of the student interview.”
“Submit an Application
Go to Ravenna and complete the parent and student portions of the application. The student and parent forms are due to Meridian by February 1st or prior to the applicant’s interview, whichever comes first. The parent application should be accompanied by a $40 application fee. The fee will be waived for families who cannot afford it (please call or email admissions@meridianacademy.org for a waiver code).”
“Request Materials from Your Child’s School
Both directly with the teachers, and then through Ravenna, ask current English and Mathematics Teachers to complete an Evaluation. For students who have studied Spanish, please ask the current Spanish teacher, also directly and through Ravenna, to complete our Spanish Survey. Ask your school to upload Transcripts, Standardized Test Results, and a Guidance Counselor Evaluation through our Ravenna portal. These items are due by February 15, but please let teachers and your school know as soon as you know you are applying, so that they have the time to assist you in this process.
For standardized test results, we accept MCAS, ISEE, SSAT, and other standardized exam results. For the ISEE and SSAT, please have them mailed to your home and then forward a copy to us or upload it through Ravenna. Your school may also submit these materials on your behalf. These are also due by February 15. If no standardized results are available, Meridian will offer a briefer assessment here or, in some cases, waive this requirement.”
“Complete the Matched Tuition Application
If you would like a tuition matched to your family’s means, please submit your financial information to the School and Student Services (SSS) as part of your application. Matched Tuition information is needed February 15.”
“Admissions Decisions
Meridian sends out regular admissions decisions to families in early March. Admitted families have until March 31 to let us know if they would like to accept the offer.”
“Rolling Admissions
After March, we may have remaining openings for some grades during some years. If you are interested in applying during the spring or summer rolling admissions period, please contact Meridian at admissions@meridianacademy.org regarding availability for your child’s grade.”