Admissions Process
Want to join the Bennett Day Community?
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Start your application today.
Priority Consideration Deadline: Monday, December 11
We’d love to meet you! If you haven’t already, plan your visit to Bennett. Visiting our PreK-12 campus is a required step in our process and the best way to learn about our innovative project-based approach.
Our admissions process is designed to not only ensure we are getting to know your child and your family, but that you have the opportunity to get to know the Bennett Day family as well.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email admissions@bennettday.org or give us a call at (312) 236-6388. We look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Bennett Day School Admissions
PreK-12 Admissions Processes:
Bennett Day School is a PreK-12 program. See below for our age-related admissions criteria. Click the tabs to the right for grade-specific admissions information.
- To apply for PreK, the applicant must be 3 years old by September 1, 2024
- To apply for JK, the applicant must 4 years old by September 1, 2024
- To apply for SK, the applicant must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024
- To apply for 1st-10th Grade, the applicant must have completed the previous year of study
- To apply for 11th-12th Grade, please email usadmissions@bennettday.org
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Email Laura Maheshwary at laura.maheshwary@bennettday.org, or call 312-236-6388 ext. 1103 to learn more about enrolling your student at Bennett.
Admissions Checklist:
- Attend an Admissions Event or Private Tour
- Submit an application
- Submit your child’s birth certificate
- Submit recommendation forms
- Submit record release forms
- Attend a parent/guardian interview*
- Child attends a playdate/school visit*
- Submit school records (if applicable)
- Submit financial aid application (optional)
*Scheduled after application is submitted
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. To learn more about enrolling your student at Bennett, contact Laura Maheshwary for grades PreK-2 (laura.maheshwary@bennettday.org), or Stephanie Castrounis for grades 3-12 (stephanie.castrounis@bennettday.org).
Admissions Checklist:
- Attend an Admissions Event or Private Tour
- Submit an application
- Submit your child’s birth certificate
- Submit recommendation forms
- Submit school records
- Attend a parent/guardian interview*
- Student participates in a shadow day*
- Submit financial aid application (optional)
*Scheduled after application is submitted
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Email Stephanie Castrounis at stephanie.castrounis@bennettday.org, or call 312-236-6388 ext 1603 to learn more about enrolling your student at Bennett.
Admissions Checklist:
- Attend an Admissions Event or Private Tour
- Submit an application
- Submit recommendation forms
- Submit school records
- Attend a parent/guardian interview*
- Student participates in a shadow day*
- Submit financial aid application (optional)
*Scheduled after application is submitted
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Email Stephanie Castrounis at stephanie.castrounis@bennettday.org, or call 312-236-6388 ext 1603 to learn more about enrolling your student at Bennett.
Admissions Checklist:
- Attend an Admissions Event or Private Tour
- Submit an application
- Student submits a sample of creative work
- Student submits short answer questions
- School submits student records and teacher submits recommendations
- Attend a parent/guardian interview*
- Student attends an interview*
- Student participates in a shadow day and design challenge*
- Submit financial aid application (optional)
*Scheduled after application is submitted
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