Admission

Testing Information

All applicants to Bullis must submit scores from an appropriate standardized test (see below). In addition, if your child has had any educational assessment performed (e.g., the WISC, Woodcock-Johnson) within the past three years, a copy is required for the applicant’s confidential file. Please note that admission decisions are contingent on the understanding that we have received all applicable educational testing information.

Applying to Grade Three

Submit the results of a recent (within the past twelve months) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) evaluation. WISC-IV Registration Form [PDF]
Take the BAT (Bullis Admission Test) and spend the morning visiting the school.

Available testing dates are:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Space is limited so please call early to reserve a spot.
The morning begins at 8:30am and ends at noon. We will provide pencils and mid-morning snacks. Please bring your child to Founders’ Hall.

Applying to Grade Four

Submit the results of a recent (within the past twelve months) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) evaluation. WISC-IV Registration Form [PDF]
Attend a mandatory group visit at Bullis. Available date and time are:

Thursday, January 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please call early to reserve a spot.

Applying to Grade Five

Submit the results of a recent (within the past twelve months) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) evaluation. WISC-IV Registration Form [PDF]
Attend a mandatory group visit at Bullis. Available date and time are:

Tuesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. (lunch is included)
Certain days have been set aside for fifth grade applicants to spend the day here at Bullis in one of our fourth grade classes. Drop-off for these visit days will be at 8:15 a.m. and pick-up will be at 1:40 p.m. Please call the admission office at 301-983-5724 for more information on available dates.

Please call early to reserve a spot.

Applying to Grades Six Through Twelve

Take either the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) or the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam). Registration booklets are available through the Bullis Admission Office or online at www.ssat.org and www.erbtest.org. Registration deadline is approximately three weeks prior to each test date.

While you may take either test at any test center, please note that Bullis is an authorized test center for the SSAT on the following dates:

December 8, 2012
January 5, 2013
All applicants must have their scores sent directly to Bullis School. Our SSAT school code is 1960 and our ISEE school code is 210955.
We strongly encourage all applicants to take the test in November, December or January. Scores from a February testing may not arrive in time for our admission decision.
Please note that if the applicant receives special accommodations for either the SSAT or the ISEE, a copy of the letter of verification sent to the testing agency must also be sent to Bullis.
For more information, you may call the SSAT Board at 609-683-4440 or ISEE at 800-446-0320.