Apply to Gilman Upper School
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Gilman Upper School!
We are so excited that you have taken the first step to learn more about Gilman's commitment to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit. Whether students are engaging in our robust curriculum, participating in an athletic event on one of our outdoor fields, or finding a quiet nook for studying or self-reflection, the places and spaces at Gilman are designed to foster a warm and welcoming environment that's most conducive to boys' learning.
We are thrilled to offer your family a tour of campus and hope that your student(s) will have an opportunity to experience these moments firsthand as a visitor. We believe that the pursuit of excellence begins here, and look forward to sharing the Gilman experience with you.
Please follow the steps below to get started, and know that our team is available to answer any questions you may have along the way.
Owen Daly
Director of Middle and Upper School Enrollment
Grades Nine Through Twelve
Please continue to visit our website throughout the fall to receive the most updated information about our admissions process.
Note: The main Upper School entry point is the ninth grade. Openings in grades ten and eleven are limited, but applications are still welcome.
When making decisions, our Admissions Committee places great emphasis on past and current grades, teacher recommendations, prior standardized testing, personal interviews, as well as Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) scores and/or other admissions testing results.
Steps to Apply
The following information is designed to help you through the admissions process.
Please use this as a guide, but always feel free to call our office at 410-323-7169 or email a member of our team if you have any questions.
- Optional: Attend One of Our Fall 2023 Events
- Submit Your Online Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Schedule Your Parent and Student Visit
- Complete Admissions Testing by Monday, January 22, 2024
- Submit Student Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations by Monday, January 22, 2024 (Downloads Available)
- Complete a Tuition Assistance Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (If Applicable)
- Receive an Application Decision on Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Return Your Enrollment Contract by Friday, March 1, 2024
- International Student Admissions (Limited Availability)
Optional: Attend One of Our Fall 2023 Events
Submit Your Online Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Schedule Your Parent and Student Visit
Complete Admissions Testing by Monday, January 22, 2024
Submit Student Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations by Monday, January 22, 2024 (Downloads Available)
Complete a Tuition Assistance Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (If Applicable)
Receive an Application Decision on Thursday, February 15, 2024
Return Your Enrollment Contract by Friday, March 1, 2024
International Student Admissions (Limited Availability)
Ready to Start (or Continue) Your Admissions Journey?
Have Questions? Contact the Upper School Admissions Team!
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out any of the admissions-related forms, our friendly team is ready to help.

Kip Digges III
Middle School Spanish Teacher, Director of Summer Programs, Director of Tuition Assistance