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The Admission Team is here for you!

We partner with you to find the best elementary school for your family. We encourage you to ask your questions each step of the way.

Register today for an upcoming admissions event!

Wednesday, 11/20: All-School Open House

Tuesday, 12/10: Curriculum Highlight

Saturday, 12/14: Families of Color Playdate

The Inside Scoop on Applying to Advent

  • Visiting campus is the best way to get a feel for the school!

  • Advent accepts applications for all grade levels.

  • The largest entry points are pre-kindergarten (ECC) and Kindergarten.

  • Pre-k applicants must be age four (4) by 9/1.

  • Kindergarten applicants must be age five (5) by 9/1.

The class of 2023 carries the Advent banner on the way to their graduation ceremony at Faneuil Hall.

Applying to Advent Step-By-Step

Step One: Create a Blackbaud account

Blackbaud is your one-stop shop for starting, managing, and submitting your Advent application.

Step Two: Schedule your in-person Parent/Caregiver Conversation & Tour.

Tours are ongoing. You’ll receive information to schedule your tour after you create your Blackbaud account.

Step Three: Complete your application.

Use the checklist in Blackbaud to manage your application, assessments, and teacher recommendations. Have questions about a step? Email admission@adventschool.org.

Optional Step Four: Apply for Tuition Financial Assistance on Clarity.

Visit our Tuition Financial Assistance page for more information about tuition rates and the financial assistance process.

Advent Enrollment Team

Natacha Shillingford P’28

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Director of Enrollment Management

Doug Surgenor

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Administrative Coordinator & Registrar