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FAQ

Q: How can I receive a catalogue and application from Milton Academy?
A:

To request a catalogue or hard copy application:

  • Click on Request Information on the left navigation bar on this screen
  • Email us at admissions@milton.edu
  • Call the Admission Office at 617-898-2227
  • Fax your request to 617-898-1701

BE SURE TO PROVIDE US WITH YOUR REGULAR MAILING ADDRESS. We will send an informational packet to you as soon as possible. The information in the packet will answer many of the questions you have, but if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the above methods.

Students may also apply online. Click on "Apply Online" from the left navigation bar on this screen.

 

Q: What is the tuition for Milton Academy's Upper School?
A: Day Student tuition: $37,530 (includes tuition and lunch)
Boarding Student tuition: $45,720 (includes tuition, room, board)

 

Q: Are there expenses in addition to tuition for Milton Academy?
A:

Additional fees include: Health center and student activities fees, bookstore fees, dorm phone fees, and student health insurance (required only if your family does not currently have coverage).

 

Q: At what grade levels does Milton Academy admit students for boarding?
A:

Grade 9 (Class IV), Grade 10 (Class III), and Grade 11 (Class II)

 

Q: May a student be admitted for his or her grade 12 (senior/Class I) year only?
A:

No, the last point of admission is for Grade 11 (Class II), and only as a boarding student.

 

Q: Can I apply online?
A:

Yes. Click here to learn more.

 

Q: Do you offer online recommendations?
A:

Yes. Milton Academy uses schoolrecs.com to facilitate the online submission of recommendations. Both the required and optional recommendations may be completed online.

 

Q: How do I submit a school transcript with an online application?
A:

All applications must include an official school transcript - we cannot accept personal copies of grades or reports. If your administrator’s recommendation (Part 5) is being submitted online, you should download the Record Release form and deliver it to your school’s administrative office to authorize the release of your school records. Your school will send a copy of the records directly to Milton via mail, email or fax.

Mail:
Office of Admission
Milton Academy
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186

Email:
admission@milton.edu

Fax:
617-898-1701

 

Q: May I submit a combination of online and paper recommendations?
A:

Yes. If a recommender prefers to submit the paper recommendation form, they may certainly do so.  All forms are available for you to download and distribute as necessary.

 

Q: Can my teacher fill out the recommendation online but print it out to be mailed?
A:

Yes. Your teacher will have the option to print the recommendation or submit it electronically.

 

Q: May I check the status of my application online?
A:

Yes. Click here to learn more.

 

Q: Can I use my application username and password to check my status?
A:

No. You will be issued a new username and password to access your application status.

 

Q: What kinds of standardized tests do I need to take to be considered for admission to Milton?
A:

Applicants for Classes IV–II (Grades 9–11) should register for the Secondary School Admission test (SSAT). When you register for the SSAT, please remember to request that your scores be submitted to Milton Academy (SSAT School Code 5098). Please visit www.ssat.org for further information. Applicants for Class II (Grade 11) may substitute the SSAT with either the PSAT or SAT-I reasoning test.

TOEFL Exam: For international applicants or students for whom English is not the first language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. The TOEFL school code for Milton Academy is 8125.

 

Q: Why should I choose to attend a boarding school?
A:

Research from The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) suggests that contemporary boarding schools serve a diverse body of motivated and well-rounded students who study and live in supportive, inclusive academic communities where they learn about independence and responsibility in the classroom and beyond. Click here to learn more about this study.