Admissions

Events

List of 3 events.

  • Nov
    4

    Navigate Financial Aid with Confidence

    This session, presented by Mission Enrollment, is designed to make the financial aid process feel less overwhelming and more approachable for families applying to CSW through Clarity. 

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  • Nov
    10

    Admissions Virtual Open House

    Learn about CSW's program and philosophy in this virtual event. Topics will include an orientation to the Mod System, social justice programming, progressive education, classroom teaching, college counseling, and student life. Registration required.
  • Dec
    2

    Class Preview Night

    Prospective students are invited to campus to get a sense of the CSW classroom and progressive teaching approach. Students have a chance to meet current faculty and staff. (Concurrent optional program for parents / guardians).
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Watch Our Event Recordings!

    • In the Age of AI: Why Progressive High Schools Excel in Times of Change

      October 6, 2025

      Progressive schools, by definition and design, are uniquely positioned to lead the way forward in educational pedagogy and practice. Join representatives from leading progressive high schools as they share how their students are learning to engage with AI thoughtfully and critically, as well as tackle its social, ethical, and environmental implications, preparing them to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

    • Rigor with Purpose: The Transformative Power of Progressive Education

      January 13, 2025

      Join representatives from CSW, Northwest School (WA), and The Putney School (VT) for a virtual Q&A session exploring how progressive schools challenge students in ways traditional schools can't. Learn how our responsive, relevant, and student-centered approaches go beyond traditional methods (and AP classes) to cultivate deeper critical thinking, creativity, and resilience.

CSW Admissions Travel Schedule

List of 11 items.

  • Bahamas

    Bedi Walker International Boarding School Fair
    November 23, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    The British Colonial Hilton | Nassau, Bahamas
    CSW Rep: Lise Charlier, Head of School

  • California

    Schools to Know Boarding School Fair
    October 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Marriott Burbank | 2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank 
    Register Here
    CSW Rep: Melisa Kjellander, Senior Associate Director of Admissions

    Boarding School Fair
    October 15, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    St. Paul's Episcopal School | 116 Montecito Ave, Oakland
    Register Here
    CSW Rep: Melisa Kjellander, Senior Associate Director of Admissions

  • Cayman Islands

    Bedi Walker International Boarding School Fair
    November 18, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Grand Cayman Marriott Resort | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
    CSW Rep: Lise Charlier, Head of School

  • Connecticut

    Secondary School ‘Mini-Fair’ at Indian Mountain School
    (For Indian Mountain School Students Only)
    September 22, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
    Indian Mountain School | Salisbury, Connecticut
    CSW Rep: David Mountcastle, Director of International Admissions

  • Jamaica

    Bedi Walker International Boarding School Fair
    November 20, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Jamaica Pegasus Hotel | Kingston, Jamaica
    CSW Rep: Lise Charlier, Head of School

  • Massachusetts

    Secondary School Fair at Charles River School
    September 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Charles River School | Dover, Massachusetts
    CSW Rep: Tara Keppler, Director of Admissions

    Middle and High School Fair at Boston College High
    September 20, 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    McNeice Pavillion at Boston College High | Boston, MA
    CSW Rep: Melisa Kjellander, Senior Associate Director of Admissions

    South Shore Secondary School Fair
    September 29, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Derby Academy | Hingham, MA
    CSW Rep: David Mountcastle, Director of International Admissions

    North Shore Secondary School Fair
    September 30, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Shore Country Day School | Beverly, MA
    CSW Rep: Melisa Kjellander, Senior Associate Director of Admissions

    Secondary School Fair at Applewild
    Applewild School Students Only
    October 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Applewild School | Fitchburg, MA
    CSW Rep: David Mountcastle, Director of International Admissions

    Secondary Day School Fair at Fessenden
    Day School Focus
    October 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    The Fessenden School | Newton, MA
    CSW Rep: David Mountcastle, Director of International Admissions

    Lawrence Family Development Charter School Fair
    October 7, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    LFDS | Lawrence, MA
    CSW Rep: Yadira Valdez, Director of Student Programs for DEIB

    Secondary Boarding School Fair at Fessenden
    Boarding School Focus
    October 14, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    The Fessenden School | Newton, MA
    CSW Rep: Chris Seeley, Associate Head of School for Advancement

    Atrium's Secondary School Admissions Fair
    (For Atrium School Students Only)
    October 22, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Atrium School | Watertown, MA
    CSW Rep: Tara Keppler, Director of Admissions

  • New Jersey

    Wight Foundation Fair Boarding School Fair
    September 13, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, NJ
    CSW Rep: Yadira Valdez, Director of Student Programs for DEIB

    New Jersey SEEDS Independent School Fair
    September 13, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Newark Academy | Livingston, NJ
    CSW Rep: Yadira Valdez, Director of Student Programs for DEIB

  • New York

    Parents League of New York Boarding School Fair
    September 30th, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Loyola School | New York, New York
    CSW Rep: Chris Seeley, Associate Head of School for Advancement

  • Rhode Island

    Secondary School Fair at The Pennfield School
    October 8, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    The Pennfield School | Portsmouth, RI
    CSW Rep: Tara Keppler, Director of Admissions

  • Viet Nam

    Fourdozen Boarding School Fair Hanoi
    October 22, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Hanoi, Viet Nam
    CSW Rep: David Mountcastle, Director of International Admissions

    Fourdozen Boarding School Fair Ho Chi Min
    October 23, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Ho Chi Min, Viet Nam
    CSW Rep: David Mountcastle, Director of International Admissions

  • Virtual

    Boston Independent School Collaborative (BISC) Virtual Panel & Fair
    October 23, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    CSW Rep: Tara Keppler, Director of Admissions

    Join us to hear a panel of Admissions Directors from 19 Boston-area Independent Schools talk about mission-driven education, high academic standards, individualized student experiences, educating the whole child, and other topics relevant to the applicant’s journey towards enrollment. The program will begin with a panel, followed by zoom meeting rooms to allow families to connect with individual schools and learn more about their specific programs and admission processes.

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Phone: (781) 642-8600
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.