FAQs

Brochures and websites are helpful, but there is no substitute for a visit to obtain first hand knowledge of a school. Please call our Office of Admission at 423-267-5902 to schedule an appointment.

The official campus visit, main application, teacher recommendations, a personal recommendation, school transcript, and SSAT test results. The steps and deadlines involved in our application process are outlined in the admission packet and on this website, but your child will need your assistance and guidance along the way. Our admission counselors are also available to assist throughout the process.

While the entrance exam is important, it is not the only tool used to determine if a child is the right fit for Baylor. Grades, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, and the personal campus visit are equally important to the admission process. If there are serious concerns about testing, a conversation with the admission director would be advisable.

We strongly encourage parents of children entering grades 6-8 to make the final decision of which school your child will attend. In the case of students applying to the upper school in either the boarding or day programs, the majority of parents agree on the list of schools to which the student will apply, allowing the student to make the final decision. With older children, it is vitally important to understand each other's expectations before applying.

Each year, Baylor honors a select number of highly qualified boarding students through our Distinguished Scholars Program. Otherwise, the assistance Baylor offers is need-based financial aid as determined by the school and Student Services (SSS). Baylor's financial aid is designed to supplement family resources to allow qualified students to enroll who would not have been able to do so without the school's assistance.

Each year, Baylor offers need-based financial aid to make its educational experience accessible to qualified students, regardless of their socio-economic back ground. To receive information about financial aid, please check the appropriate box on the admission application, or call the Admission Office at 267-5902. Requests for financial aid information will not affect admission decisions.

New day students who will be entering ninth grade in the fall may want to consider participating in our Summer Jump Start program. The program is designed to give new students a chance to become familiar with the school's academic program, learn some important technology, and meet Baylor students and faculty.

All admission decisions are made without regard for financial need.

No. A financial award is used to offset the cost of your child's education.

Each award is individualized, based upon the financial need of each applicant.

There are a number of activities students can participate in to satisfy their after school requirement. We offer theatre, dance, art, robotics, community service, and outdoor adventure through our Walkabout program. The options are explained in detail on this website.