Groton Admissions, Simplified.
See the entry grades, what the application asks for, the testing requirement, tuition and the dates, all sourced from groton.org.
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Timeline
Key dates for this admissions cycle.
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January 15, 2027
Application deadline
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January 15, 2027
Application deadline
January 15, 2027
January 15, 2027
Financial aid deadline
January 15, 2027
March 10, 2027
Admission decisions and aid awards
March 10
- Testing window
- The November or December test dates are preferable and the January date is acceptable.
- Remote interviews
- Remote interviews are limited during the school year. Families who request a remote interview after November 15 must submit standardized test results (SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT or ACT) and/or the School Report with the first-term transcript.
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Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Which grades can my student enter?
The school names applicants to Second Form (Grade 8), Third Form (Grade 9), Fourth Form (Grade 10) and Fifth Form (Grade 11).
Are test scores required?
Groton requires standardized test results. Applicants may take the SSAT or the ISEE. Second Form (Grade 8) applicants may take the middle or upper level SSAT, and Third Form (Grade 9) applicants the upper level SSAT. Fourth and Fifth Form applicants may submit PSAT, SAT, ACT or upper level SSAT results. All grade levels may take the ISEE.
Is an interview required?
An interview is part of the process. A student-led campus tour comes right before it. Groton does not state an interview completion date on the page we reviewed.
What does it cost?
$62,740 for 2026-27 (boarding) $48,850 for 2026-27 (day) Fast Facts lists a $600 technology fee and a $400 health fee for boarding students.
Does Groton offer financial aid?
All financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need, not merit. Groton does not offer scholarships based on particular talents or attributes. Tuition is free for students whose family income is $150,000 or less per household, for domestic and international families alike, provided assets are in line with income. Families still submit the Clarity application with tax returns.
Does need affect admission?
Groton does not consider a family's financial circumstances in admission decisions. Admission and aid decisions are made independently by two separate committees.
Is financial aid available to international families?
International students are eligible for financial aid.
When do families hear back?
March 10
Is GrotonPrep affiliated with Groton?
No. GrotonPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Groton School. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.
How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 5, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.
Free guides
Start with the guides parents ask for most.
Groton Admissions Overview
Entry grades, the application system and what the application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The application, aid and decision dates, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
Testing, statements and the interview.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
Dorms, study hall, and boarding and day life.
Think it throughTuition and Aid
The 2026-27 tuition and how the aid application works.
See the numbersParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQGroton School admissions steps and dates for the 2027 deadline
The published steps for applying to Groton School: entry grades, required SSAT or ISEE, the interview, and the January 15, 2027 deadline.
Read the guideGroton School tuition and financial aid for 2026-27
Groton lists 2026-27 tuition of $62,740 boarding and $48,850 day, with free tuition at $150,000 household income or less. See how need-based aid works.
Read the guide