The Westminster Admissions Committee attempts to enroll well-rounded students who are intelligent and ambitious, and who seek the strong academic and character foundation necessary for college and a life of service and achievement. Westminster welcomes students representing various racial, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds who will bring diversity to the school community from every walk of life. The student body consists of approximately 1725 boys and girls. The largest expansion of the student body occurs in grades 6 and 7 and, to a lesser extent, grades 8 and 9. Parents should contact the admissions office to request application materials for the appropriate grade level.
Admission is determined by a number of factors, which vary with the grade levels.
An entrance test, interview or observation session, school record, and teacher recommendations from the applicant's current school are required for most applicants. Application forms and test registration materials are mailed in October each year, and the admission process takes place October through February. The deadline for school applications is February 19, 2001. Admissions decisions are announced in early April. Financial aid is provided by the school's endowment and annual giving, not tuition paid by other families.