Applying to McCallie: Day

Applying to independent schools can be overwhelming. Here’s a breakdown to help make the process as simple as possible.

Just complete these steps and you’re done—it doesn’t matter the order you do them, so feel free to work through this checklist as your schedule allows.

Schedule an Interview

The interview gives us a chance for us to get to know your son and for him to ask questions about McCallie. It is more of a casual conversation than a formal interview. You can include your son’s interview during a family visit to campus, or we can schedule a time to talk virtually. Contact the admission office admission@mccallie.org / 423-493-5631 to schedule. You may schedule a campus or virtual meeting before you apply.

Apply

Submit Teacher Recommendations

Submit Transcripts and School Forms

Middle school applicants: Upload transcripts for the previous year and current year report card for fall semester in the application portal.

Upper school applicants: Upload transcripts for your previous two years of school and current year report card for fall semester.

In addition, send the school report form to the principal or counselor at your current school. School report forms will be made available on Nov. 1.

Personal Introduction

SSAT

McCallie requires applicants to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), and we are scheduled to host the SSAT on December 12. Students will test in small groups in socially distant classrooms and be required to follow McCallie's Covid-19 health and safety protocols for the date of the test. Please visit ssat.org for information about scheduling, preparation, and new details on how to take the test at home for those who cannot make it to campus. Be sure to share your score report with us using our school code 4744.

Timeline Overview

Winter:

Schedule campus visit or register for Big Blue Preview (12/6, 1/31 for middle school applicants and 1/24 for upper school applicants) and register for SSAT (12/12)

January 15:
Deadline for admission and financial aid applications.

March 6:
Notification for admission & financial aid decisions.

Admission Visits

At this time we are offering personalized family visits to McCallie following the school’s health and safety protocols. If your family cannot make it to campus, we will bring McCallie to you. We will replace on campus admission events with other resources, virtual events, and opportunities to connect with students, faculty, and staff.

Contact eclossin@mccallie.org / 423-493-5631 for scheduling options. Please check back here for more opportunities to explore McCallie.