Admissions Process

Step 1
Tell us about you.
Inquiry FormStep 2
Learn more about us.
Feel the warmth and learn about our academic programs:
- Sign up for our Open House for Prospective Families
- Private Parent Tours are available after November 13
Step 3
Submit an application to join the MDS Family.
Start ApplicationApplications for 2026-27 open in October.
Step 4
Let us meet your child!
Once an application is reviewed, we will reach out to schedule a playdate for Early Childhood students or an interview and assessment for Lower and Middle School students.
Step 5
Deadlines
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Priority Consideration: Applications submitted by December 31st will receive priority consideration. Responses will be provided by January 14th.
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Financial Aid Deadline for NEW Families: New families applying for admission before December 31 should complete their financial aid application by this date to receive a projected financial aid package.
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Rolling Admissions Begins: Applications submitted after January 1st will be reviewed as they are received, with decisions communicated on a rolling basis.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Financial Aid Deadline: Please note that any financial aid applications submitted past April 15 will be reviewed by the financial aid committee in a second-round process. New applicants accepted after April 15 must submit their financial aid application within two weeks of acceptance to be considered.