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Hoe to Apply to Potomac

The Application Process

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in The Potomac School. Our application portal is now closed for the 2025-26 school year. We are currently offering a limited number of spring tours for families interested in the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested in registering for a spring tour, you may do so through Ravenna.

Please note our entry years are Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 9th grades.  Non-entry grades (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 11th) have space availability due to attrition only. The application deadline is January 2, 2025.

Key Dates

September 4, 2024
  • Application opens for the 2025-26 school year
  • Make a Ravenna account to learn more about Potomac and opportunities to connect with the community
January 2, 2025 – application due
  • Complete application through the Ravenna portal
January 10, 2025 – supporting documentation due
  • Parent Statement
  • Recommendations
  • Student Questionnaire (applicants to grades 7 – 11)
  • Transcripts
  • Testing - tabs on left for detailed information
February 1, 2025 – financial aid application due
March 7, 2025 - Decisions Released
March 21, 2025 - Acceptance Decision is due by 12:00 noon