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Admissions FAQ

• What is the application deadline?
  • The Fay School's deadline for first-round application consideration is January 20, 2021.
• Will you accept my child's application after the first-round application deadline?
  • Yes! After the first-round application deadline, all applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
• When is the ideal time to submit an application to The Fay School?
  • The Fay School Admissions Office can receive an application any time after the applicant's date of birth. 
• Is there preference given to application files that are submitted early?
  • No! We give all applications submitted before the first round admissions equal consideration.
• Do siblings and legacy students receive priority?
  • Yes. We do our best to keep families together in the same school home. 
• What is the best way for me to learn more about The Fay School?
  • All parents are encouraged to attend a personal morning tour the fall before their child will be eligible to attend Fay. To schedule a morning tour, please contact our Director of Admissions, Ali Lyman, by email or calling 713-681-8300 ext. 8903. Personal tours are led by the Admissions Office and generally last an hour.
  • Another opportunity to learn more about The Fay School is to attend the Prospective Parent Open Houses. The 2020 dates are Friday, October 23, 2020 at 9:00am and Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:00am.
• What is the difference between a group visit and a school visit?
  • A group visit is when a group of prospective students are invited to campus. The group visits provide Fay with the opportunity to meet your child in a Fay classroom setting. Typically, these group visits are designed for first-round applicants who are applying to Primary - First Grade.
  • A school visit is when your child is invited to visit a Fay classroom during the school day. The school visits provide Fay with the opportunity to meet your child. Typically, these school visits are scheduled for children who apply to Fay after the first-round application deadline or for applicants applying to Second - Fifth Grade.
• When will I hear if my child is accepted? 
  • Admission Decisions Letters are emailed out to 2021-2020 first-round applicants in the second week of March 2021.
• When does my family have to submit the enrollment contract accepting the space for my child at The Fay School?
  • The Common Reply Date (CRD) is April 7, 2021.
  • After the CRD, the Admissions Office will offer spaces to students in the waitpool.
• Is the admissions office open during the summer?
  • Yes! Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office during the summer.