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Our expert admissions consultants can help you navigate the Georgetown Day School admissions process.
Georgetown Day School (GDS) is a private, coeducational, progressive day school located in Washington, DC. Serving students from Pre-K through grade 12, GDS is known for its rigorous academics, commitment to social justice, and diverse, inclusive community. With an inquiry-based curriculum, small class sizes, and a strong emphasis on equity, student voice, and experiential learning, GDS attracts intellectually curious students and forward-thinking families from across the region. The admissions process is highly selective and includes academic records, personal essays, interviews, teacher recommendations, and student visits—making strategic preparation crucial. At Cardinal Education, we’ve supported countless families in navigating the competitive admissions process at top-tier schools like Georgetown Day School. We offer one-on-one, step-by-step support in:
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2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Essay or Personal Statement
4. Academic Transcripts and Report Cards
5. Teacher Recommendation Forms
6. Student Interview and Visit Preparation
7. Early Childhood or Middle/Upper School-Specific Guidance
8. SSAT/ISEE prep
At Cardinal Education, we help your child craft a standout application that reflects intellectual engagement, personal authenticity, and alignment with Georgetown Day School’s mission to advance equity, foster critical thinking, and develop compassionate leaders for a changing world.
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Cardinal Education was founded nearly two decades ago by CEO Mr. Allen Koh after he graduated from Stanford University. His goal was to help as many students as possible reach their full academic potential. Because of this, we have successfully expanded our reach to include families from Ghana, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Singapore, China, UAE, India, Brazil, Oman, Nigeria, South Korea, the UK, and other parts of the world. Through our honest, discreet, and holistic approach to the admissions process, we have earned the trust of the many families who have partnered with us and have had the opportunity to help students get accepted into some of the most respected private boarding schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Georgetown Day School, among others.
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Address: 4200 Davenport Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
Georgetown Day School Admissions Website: https://www.gds.org/admissions/admissions-at-gds
Student Population: 1075
Open House and Event Dates: Open House
Virtual Open Houses are offered twice during the admissions season.
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
Testing Policy: Applicants are required to submit the SSAT or ISEE. Georgetown Day School also accepts school-based tests from the 2023–24 year (ERBs, MAP, SOL, Stanford, IOWA, CTPs, PARCC, or CAPE) as alternatives. Students applying to grades 10–12 may submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT instead.
Essay Questions: Applications require a Parent/Guardian Questionnaire, which can be completed on Ravenna-Hub.
Interview Importance: High
Georgetown Day School College Counseling Department: https://www.gds.org/academics/college-counseling