Admissions FAQ
Answering many of your questions






Can I submit my application by mail?
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No. All applications must be done online in the TADS system. If you do not have access to a computer/internet, please contact the school via email or by phone, and we will happily assist you.
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What if I have trouble submitting my online application?
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Please contact the school via email or by phone and we will assist you.
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When is the first day I can submit an application for the 2025-26 school year?
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Our application deadline was 12/31/24. We are now accepting post-deadline applications for the waitlist for the 2025-26 school year. Click here to go to the TADS website to complete the application online.
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How does the enrollment process work?
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We randomly sort all September to December applications; we consider these before later applications.
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The school admin. team asks current MDS families about their preferences for the next school year.
The following groups will be offered placement, in this order:
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Currently enrolled students, continuing the following year
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Siblings of currently enrolled students
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Siblings of alumni
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Applicant pool
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September to December applicants, randomly sorted
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Age balance in multi-age classrooms, and gender balance in multi-age and two-year-old rooms, are considered when offering placement
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If I am interested in receiving financial aid or tuition assistance what should I do?
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The option to apply for tuition assistance is available to you once the MDS application is complete. If you choose to apply for tuition assistance at a later date, not directly after you have submitted your application, you can re-visit www.mytads.com before the deadline and apply for
tuition assistance.
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Do I need to reapply if I already applied for the previous school year but was not offered a spot?
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Yes. If you were not offered a spot for a particular school year and wish to re-apply for the following school year, you must submit another application, beginning on September 1st.
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Does my younger child qualify for sibling/alumni preference if my older child has already moved on to another school?
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Yes, alumni siblings still qualify for sibling preference. We're delighted to welcome your family back to the school!