Small-Group Tours
Come to campus during a school day and see Pennington in action! This small-group campus tour with a student guide will help you to start understanding the Pennington experience. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Upper School Experiences
All Upper School Experience events take place in person.
On select Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and early winter, students and families interested in Grades 9-12 are invited to visit campus for a morning event. They will have the opportunity to take a campus tour, sit in on a class for twenty minutes, learn about trends in college admission, hear from a student panel, and talk with administrators!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Middle School Information Sessions
*ON CAMPUS*
for parents only
Join us for an in-depth discussion about what makes The Pennington School’s Middle School an exceptional place for students to learn and grow. Meet Head of Middle School Maria Capelle-Burny and Middle School Dean of Students Tracy Kuser, who will lead an informative session for parents of prospective Middle School students.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:30-11:00 a.m.
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* SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENT*
Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Middle School Experience
*ON CAMPUS*
For our youngest applicants, we will be offering an afternoon of Middle School discovery! Students and families interested in Grades 6-8 are welcome to join us on campus for a two-hour event after school. They will have the opportunity to hear from a student panel, attend an interactive mini-class, enjoy a fun activity with student leaders, and talk with faculty and administrators!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
4:00-6:00 p.m.
at The Pennington School
Cervone Center for Learning Information Sessions
*ON CAMPUS*
Join us for an in-depth discussion about how The Pennington School’s Cervone Center for Learning provides individualized academic support for bright students with language-based learning differences within a college-preparatory environment. Jo Prockop, director of the Cervone Center for Learning, will provide a comprehensive look into why this program is such an effective and meaningful one. The Cervone Center for Learning, unique at its founding in 1975, remains distinctive today.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Cervone Center for Learning Panel Presentation
In an engaging Zoom panel presentation, Director of the Cervone Center Jo Prockop, members of the Cervone Center faculty, and current students share the Pennington experience with you and show you why Pennington may be the right choice!
Monday, January 13, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Interviews
Once you have started an application and submitted the application fee, you will receive an email with a link to schedule the interview of your choice.
On-Campus Interview - 45 minutes
Applicants interview with an admission officer on campus. After the interview, parents/guardians are welcome to speak with the interviewer and ask any questions they may have.
Zoom Interview - 45 minutes
Applicants interview with a member of the admission team via Zoom from the comfort of their own home! After the interview, parents/guardians are welcome to speak with the interviewer and ask any questions they may have.
Applicants in China should schedule their interviews through Vericant.
Interview and Tour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Campus tour with a student guide followed by an applicant interview with an admission officer. After the interview, parents/guardians are welcome to speak with the interviewer and ask any questions they may have.
Middle School Spend-a-Day - 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Applicant interview with an admission officer followed by a half day in our middle school. After the interview, parents/guardians are welcome to speak with the interviewer and ask any questions they may have.