Applying to GDS

Thank you for your interest in Georgetown Day School! We are looking forward to getting to know you and your family as you engage with us during the admissions process.

Please create an account in Ravenna and sign up for an on-campus interview as the first official step in the application process. Ravenna is a web-based application service that allows us to receive applications and schedule interviews, tours, and open houses.

If you have general questions about our application process, please feel free to reach us via email at admissions@gds.org or via phone at 202-274-3210. For assistance with the Ravenna application software, we encourage you to contact Ravenna directly.

How to Apply

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  • Applying to Pre-kindergarten or Kindergarten

    Step 1: Create an account in Ravenna
    Step 2: Sign up for a Parent Interview in Ravenna
    Step 3: Complete Your Application in Ravenna
    Step 4: Sign Up for Your Child’s Play Visit (will be scheduled during your parent interview)

    Optional, at any time: Attend a Parent Tour, Open House, and/or Tour & Information Session

  • Applying to Grades 1-5

    Step 1: Create an account in Ravenna
    Step 2: Sign up for a Parent Interview in Ravenna
    Step 3: Complete Your Application in Ravenna
    Step 4: Sign Up for Your Child’s Student Visit (will be scheduled during your parent interview)

    Optional, at any time: Attend a Parent Tour, Open House, and/or Tour & Information Session

  • Applying to Middle School (Grades 6-8)

    Step 1: Create an account in Ravenna
    Step 2: Sign up for a Parent Interview in Ravenna
    Step 3: Complete Your Application in Ravenna
    Step 4: Sign Up for Your Child’s Student Visit (will be scheduled during your parent interview)

    Optional, at any time: Attend a Parent Tour and/or Open House

  • Applying to High School (Grades 9-12)

    Step 1: Create an account in Ravenna
    Step 2: Sign up for your Family’s Tour & Interview
    Step 3: Complete Your Application in Ravenna

    Optional, at any time: Attend an Open House

Application Resources

Using Ravenna to Apply to GDS

To begin your application, go to Ravenna and create an account. Be sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season, as this will be your primary email contact with our school.

Once you create an account in Ravenna, you will be able to view the application steps specific to the grade level(s) to which you are applying. In Ravenna, you will also be able to request teacher recommendations and other information from your student’s school, as well as track the status of your application process. For assistance with the Ravenna application software, please contact Ravenna directly.

Important Dates

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  • January 11, 2019

    Deadline for admissions and financial aid applications

  • March 1, 2019

    Admissions decision notification date

LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL

4530 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington, DC 20007

HIGH SCHOOL

4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016


Georgetown Day School is a coed, preK-12, non-sectarian private school in Washington, DC with small class sizes and a diverse school community. Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum includes hands-on learning, honors and AP classes, as well as advanced-level math and STEM courses. An education is not just college prep and SAT scores. GDS teachers focus on providing the best education for each child, from elementary grades through high school. The school performing arts program includes theater, dance, and music. The athletics program offers competitive sports for student athletes, including cross-country, track, soccer, lacrosse, and crew/rowing. With our strong commitment to financial aid, an independent school tuition is affordable.