How to Apply to DCD

Step 1

• Complete the online inquiry form and schedule a personal tour to learn more about DCD.

Step 2

• If you have not already done so, create an account at Ravenna-hub.com.

Step 3

• Review our checklist in Ravenna-hub.com. From here on, you will be able to see more details of the admissions process, schedule a personal tour, and register for upcoming events.

Step 4

• Submit the Application for Admissions online via Ravenna along with the $60 fee by January 15 for a March 7 decision. Applications received after March 1 will be rolling admissions based on the needs of the program.
• Submit the AISNE form and Release of Records form to your child’s current school. These forms are available in your child’s Ravenna account and must be forwarded to DCD from your child’s current school via the Ravenna system.
• Please note that the online application includes a questionnaire that must be completed by students applying to grades 4 through 8.
• If you are planning to apply for financial aid, you must do so by January 15 for a March 10 decision. Go online to the Clarity website and submit the required information.

Step 5 (Optional)

• DCD is committed to offering an equitable admissions process for all of our applicants. As such, we offer a test-flexible process as a part of the admission steps. Should an applicant choose not to register for the ISEE or SSAT tests, this will not be detrimental toward their application to DCD . If your child has taken MCAS or ERBs in the past, please submit those scores as part of your application.
• If desired, schedule testing for applicants to grades 5-8, ISEE (code: 222605), or SSAT (code: 2764) and have results uploaded online via Ravenna or sent to DCD.

Step 6

• Sign up for a parent tour or student visit in Ravenna-hub.com.