Apply

• Click Submit Inquiry to complete the inquiry form and set up your Admission Portal account.

• You will receive a confirmation email with your login information and next steps.

Submit Inquiry

Submit Application

• Log in to the Admission Portal to submit the application and pay the application fee.

• You are officially an applicant once both are submitted.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due January 9.

• After this date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis, and tours/interviews are not guaranteed.

Notes:

• Supplemental materials (recommendations, records) should be requested early to meet the deadline.

• Financial Aid: Applications will be accepted after the January 9 deadline, however, all required documents and information must be completed by the first week of February to be considered in the regular admission process. Incomplete applicants will not receive an aid offer with an admission decision. Aid may not be available for applications completed after our regular admission season.

Submit Application

• Schedule a 45-minute walking tour of campus with your child.
• The tour will provide parents and the applicant a view of Lower School classrooms, outdoor spaces, and current Bullis students engaged in learning.
• Applicants are encouraged to accompany their guardian(s) on the tour.

Important note: This tour is available only to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee.

Schedule Your Tour

Recommendation(s) are to be submitted through the Application Portal.

• Kindergarten: Submit one (1) recommendation letter from a current teacher.
• Grades 1 and 2: Submit two (2) recommendation letters:
  • One (1) from a current teacher.
  • One (1) from a current teacher, co-teacher, or a past homeroom teacher.

• Give the completed School Record Request Form to your child’s current school.
• Records should be emailed to applicationforms@bullis.org with your child’s name in the subject line.

Applicants to grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade are required to attend an in-person visit where the applicant will engage with other children their age in educational group activities.

• If within the last two years your child has completed educational testing, such as the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI), please send those results to applicationforms@bullis.org.
• The test results help our Admission committee gain a better understanding of your student's strengths and abilities.
• Submitting testing is optional and we will give equal consideration to applications with or without WPPSI results.

• Use your Admission Portal login to monitor your application progress.
• Check regularly to confirm that all materials have been received before the deadline.

Track Status

• Click Submit Inquiry to complete the inquiry form and set up your Admission Portal account.

• You will receive a confirmation email with your login information and next steps.

Submit Inquiry

Submit Application

• Log in to the Admission Portal to submit the application and pay the application fee.

• You are officially an applicant once both are submitted.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due January 9.

• After this date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis, and tours/interviews are not guaranteed.

Notes:

• Supplemental materials (recommendations, records) should be requested early to meet the deadline.

• Financial Aid: Applications will be accepted after the January 9 deadline, however, all required documents and information must be completed by the first week of February to be considered in the regular admission process. Incomplete applicants will not receive an aid offer with an admission decision. Aid may not be available for applications completed after our regular admission season.

Submit Application

• Schedule a guided tour of the Lower School to see classrooms, outdoor spaces, and students in action.
• Applicants are encouraged to join their parent(s) on the tour.

Please note: This tour is available only to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee.

Schedule your tour

The Shadow Day visit includes:

• Applicant interview with a member of the admission team
• Academic assessment (30 minutes of math, reading, and writing activities)
• Experience a school day alongside current Bullis students

Please submit two (2) recommendation letters through the Application Portal:

• One (1) from a current teacher.
• One (1) from a current teacher, co-teacher, or a past homeroom teacher.

• Give the completed School Record Request Form to your child’s current school.
• Records should be emailed to applicationforms@bullis.org with your child’s name in the subject line.

• If within the last two years your child has completed educational testing, such as the WISC-V, please send those results to applicationforms@bullis.org.
• The test results help our Admission committee gain a better understanding of your student's strengths and abilities.
• Submitting testing is optional and we will give equal consideration to applications with or without WISC-V results.

• Use your Admission Portal login to monitor your application progress.
• Check regularly to confirm that all materials have been received before the deadline.

Track Status

• Click Submit Inquiry to complete the inquiry form and set up your Admission Portal account.

• You will receive a confirmation email with your login information and next steps.

Submit Inquiry

Submit Application

• Log in to the Admission Portal to submit the application and pay the application fee.

• You are officially an applicant once both are submitted.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due January 9.

• After this date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis, and tours/interviews are not guaranteed.

Notes:

• Supplemental materials (recommendations, records) should be requested early to meet the deadline.

• Financial Aid: Applications will be accepted after the January 9 deadline, however, all required documents and information must be completed by the first week of February to be considered in the regular admission process. Incomplete applicants will not receive an aid offer with an admission decision. Aid may not be available for applications completed after our regular admission season.

Submit Application

Once you have an application on file and have paid the application fee, please schedule your visit to campus which includes a tour and interview.

• We require that at least one parent join the student for the visit.
• The tour will provide parents and the applicant with a view of classrooms, outdoor spaces, and current Bullis students engaged in learning.
• The interview provides a member of the Bullis Admission team an opportunity to learn more about your student and your family’s educational goals and is a chance for you to receive answers to your questions about Bullis.

Please note: This tour and interview is available only to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee.

Schedule Tour & Interview

Required

Applicants are required to submit three (3) teacher recommendations through the Application Portal.

• One (1) current Math teacher recommendation
• One (1) current English teacher recommendation
• One (1) common recommendation (a third academic, subject-area teacher)

Optional

We also welcome letters of recommendation from community leaders who work closely with your child in various extracurricular activities. You can email these optional letters directly to admission@bullis.org.

• Give the completed School Record Request Form to your child’s current school.
• Records should be emailed to applicationforms@bullis.org with your child’s name in the subject line.

Through the application portal, submit a graded essay or significant writing assignment from the current school year. This writing sample should include the final grade, rubric (if applicable), and any teacher comments/feedback provided.

Bullis will not require testing this year. Applicants have the option to submit the SSAT, ISEE, or Character Skills Snapshot, if you wish to do so. 

• Use your Admission Portal login to monitor your application progress.
• Check regularly to confirm that all materials have been received before the deadline.

Track Status

• Click Submit Inquiry to complete the inquiry form and set up your Admission Portal account.

• You will receive a confirmation email with your login information and next steps.

Submit Inquiry

Submit Application

• Log in to the Admission Portal to submit the application and pay the application fee.

• You are officially an applicant once both are submitted.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due January 9.

• After this date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis, and tours/interviews are not guaranteed.

Notes:

• Supplemental materials (recommendations, records) should be requested early to meet the deadline.

• Financial Aid: Applications will be accepted after the January 9 deadline, however, all required documents and information must be completed by the first week of February to be considered in the regular admission process. Incomplete applicants will not receive an aid offer with an admission decision. Aid may not be available for applications completed after our regular admission season.

Submit Application

After you have submitted an application and paid the application fee, it’s time to schedule your required interview and campus tour. 

• The interview allows the Admission team to learn more about your student and family’s educational goals, while giving you the chance to ask questions.

• At least one parent must attend with the student.

• The applicant campus tour provides a look inside classrooms, outdoor spaces, and student life at Bullis.

Please note: The interview and tour is available only to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee.

Required

Applicants are required to submit three (3) teacher recommendations which can be submitted through the application portal.

• Current Math teacher recommendation
• Current English teacher recommendation
• Common recommendation (a third academic, subject-area teacher)

Optional

We also welcome letters of recommendation from community leaders who work closely with your child in various extracurricular activities. You can email these optional letters directly to admission@bullis.org.

• Give the completed School Record Request Form to your child’s current school.
• Records should be emailed to applicationforms@bullis.org with your child’s name in the subject line.

Through the application portal, submit a graded essay or significant writing assignment from the current school year. This writing sample should include the final grade, rubric (if applicable), and any teacher comments/feedback provided.

• Bullis will not require testing this year. Applicants have the option to submit the SSAT, ISEE, or Character Skills Snapshot, if you wish to do so.
• Upper School applicants who have completed the PSAT, SAT, or ACT also have the option to submit these results if you choose to do so.

Experience a day in the life of a Bullis student during this 3-hour and 15-minute immersive program. Rising 9th graders will be paired with a current student to attend classes, participate in activities, and enjoy lunch together. This authentic experience provides insight into our academic programs, school culture, and daily school routine. Rising 9th graders will be paired with Bullis 8th graders so they can meet their future classmates. There will be opportunities for accepted students to visit the Upper School in the spring.

Please note: Shadow Days are available only to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee and completed Step 3 the campus tour and interview.

• Use your Admission Portal login to monitor your application progress.
• Check regularly to confirm that all materials have been received before the deadline.

Track Status

• Click Submit Inquiry to complete the inquiry form and set up your Admission Portal account.

• You will receive a confirmation email with your login information and next steps.

Submit Inquiry

Complete & Submit Application

• Log in to the Admission Portal to complete the application and pay the application fee.

• You are officially an applicant once both are submitted.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due January 9.

• After this date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis, and tours/interviews are not guaranteed.

Notes:

• Supplemental materials (recommendations, records) should be requested early to meet the deadline.

• Financial Aid: Applications will be accepted after the January 9 deadline, however, all required documents and information must be completed by the first week of February to be considered in the regular admission process. Incomplete applicants will not receive an aid offer with an admission decision. Aid may not be available for applications completed after our regular admission season.

Submit Application

• The 30-minute virtual interview starts with your student sharing their interests and goals with our admissions team. 
• Parents join at the end to tell us more about your student and ask any questions about the Bullis experience.

Please Note: The student/parent interview is available to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee.
 

Schedule Interview

• The one-hour walking campus tour will provide parents and the applicant with a view of classrooms, outdoor spaces, and current Bullis students engaged in learning.
• Applicants are encouraged to accompany their guardian(s) on the tour.

Important note: This tour is available only to families who have completed Step 2 by submitting an application and paying the application fee and completed Step 3 the student/parent virtual interview.

Schedule A Campus Tour

Required

Applicants are required to submit three (3) teacher recommendations which can be submitted through the Application Portal.

• One (1) current Math teacher recommendation
• One (1) current English teacher recommendation
• One (1) common recommendation (a third academic, subject-area teacher)

Optional

We also welcome letters of recommendation from community leaders who work closely with your child in various extracurricular activities. You can email these optional letters directly to admission@bullis.org.

• Give the completed School Record Request Form to your child’s current school.
• Records should be emailed to applicationforms@bullis.org with your child’s name in the subject line.

Through the application portal, submit a graded essay or significant writing assignment from the current school year. This writing sample should include the final grade, rubric (if applicable), and any teacher comments/feedback provided.

• Bullis will not require testing this year. Applicants have the option to submit the SSAT, ISEE, or Character Skills Snapshot, if you wish to do so.
• Upper School applicants who have completed the PSAT, SAT, or ACT also have the option to submit these results if you choose to do so.

Accepted Upper School students entering grades 10–12 are invited to participate in a Shadow Day visit during the first week of March, following admission decisions. Sign-up details will be shared once decision letters have been mailed.

• Use your Admission Portal login to monitor your application progress.
• Check regularly to confirm that all materials have been received before the deadline.

Track Status

• Click Submit Inquiry to complete the inquiry form and set up your Admission Portal account.

• You will receive a confirmation email with your login information and next steps.

Submit Inquiry

Complete & Submit Application

• Log in to the Admission Portal to complete the application and pay the application fee.

• You are officially an applicant once both are submitted.

Deadlines:

• Applications are due January 9.

• After this date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis, and tours/interviews are not guaranteed.

Notes:

• Supplemental materials (recommendations, records) should be requested early to meet the deadline.

• Financial Aid: Applications will be accepted after the January 9 deadline, however, all required documents and information must be completed by the first week of February to be considered in the regular admission process. Incomplete applicants will not receive an aid offer with an admission decision. Aid may not be available for applications completed after our regular admission season.

Submit Application

To schedule a virtual interview, please call 301-983-5724.

Note: In order to schedule an interview, applicant families must have an application on file and have paid the application fee.

Required

Applicants are required to submit four (4) teacher recommendations which can be submitted through the application portal.

• Current Math teacher recommendation
• Current English teacher recommendation
• Common recommendation (a third academic, subject-area teacher)

Optional

We also welcome letters of recommendation from community leaders who work closely with your child in various extracurricular activities. You can email these optional letters directly to admission@bullis.org.

• Use your Admission Portal login to monitor your application progress.
• Check regularly to confirm that all materials have been received before the deadline.

Track Status