Your Story Starts Here

Every step along this journey is designed with you in mind. Our admission process is as much about you sharing your aspirations for your educational experience as it is for how KUA supports you along the way. The Office of Admission is here to help.

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  • Inquire

    Please complete the inquiry form so that we can get to know you and you can get to know us. We’ll share information that will help guide you in the process and learn more about KUA.
  • Visit Campus & Schedule an Interview

    We're open for campus visits Monday-Saturday. Schedule a visit to see what makes The Hilltop so special!

    At KUA we also love a good conversation. We invite you to share a little bit about yourself and to learn a little bit more about us in an interview with an admissions officer. We would love the opportunity to meet you in person, and so we actively encourage students to schedule an admissions interview during their visit to The Hilltop.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission.
  • Complete Testing

    Kimball Union requires the submission of standardized test scores for the admission process.  

    Domestic Applicants:
    • Applicants in grades 9-11 typically submit SSAT scores. KUA’s SSAT code is 4390.
    • If an applicant has taken the PSAT, SAT, or ACT those scores may be submitted in place of SSAT scores.
    International Applicants:
    • Applicants in grades 9-11 typically submit SSAT scores. KUA’s SSAT code is 4390.
    • If English is not the applicant’s first language, an English language proficiency test is required. The preferred tests are the TOEFL or Duolingo
    Examples of Accepted Tests

     
    Common Examples
    What to Submit
    State & Provincial Assessments
    NHSAS (NH), VTA (VT), MCAS (MA), CAASPP (CA), STAAR (TX), NY Regents/3-8, Canadian provincial exams (EQAO, PAT, BC Literacy/Numeracy, etc.)
    Official state/provincial score report or transcript showing scores
    School Growth & Diagnostic Tests
    NWEA MAP Growth, i-Ready Diagnostic, Renaissance STAR, Canadian Achievement Tests (CAT/CTBS)
    Student/family progress report from current or prior school year
    Independent School Admissions Exams
    SSAT (KUA code 4390), ISEE, HSPT, TACHS, CLT
    Official score report from the testing organization

     
  • Complete Your Application

    Complete and submit the application through either the Standard Application Online (SAO) or Gateway to Prep.

    Application Deadlines:
    Early Decision: Due December 1 — Decisions released December 18
    Regular Decision: Due February 1 — Decisions released March 10
    Rolling Admission begins after our Regular Decision

    Additional information you will need for your application:
    • Student Biographic Profile
    • Student Essays
    • Parent/Guardian Statement
    • Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation
    • Transcripts (current year and two previous years)
    • Math teacher recommendation
    • English teacher recommendation
    • Application fee ($50 Domestic; $100 International)
  • Attend an Event

    One of the best ways to get to know Kimball Union Academy is by experiencing our vibrant campus community. We invite you to visit us at our in-person events so you can get to know KUA! Register now to hear from our students and faculty about what it's like to live and learn on The Hilltop.
  • Apply for Financial Aid

    Learn more about KUA’s financial aid process. Financial aid applications should be submitted by using the Clarity Financial Aid application.

Early Decision

Kimball Union Academy is introducing Early Decision, a new application option for families who have determined KUA to be their first-choice school. This option offers such families an earlier and more direct path through the admission process, while leaving our Regular Decision timeline unchanged for those who wish to explore their options. Early decision does not replace our Regular Decision process.

Quick Facts
  • Application & Financial Aid Deadline: December 1, 2026
  • Interviews: Required, to be completed before December 1, 2026
  • Testing: Required, using one of our accepted tests
  • Decision Day: December 18, 2026 for admission and financial aid decisions

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  • Is Early Decision Right for Your Family?

    Early Decision is intended for families who:
    • Have identified KUA as their top choice, typically through a campus visit, an interview, or both.
    • Are prepared to commit to enrollment if admitted, including withdrawing applications submitted to other schools.
    • Would like their admission decision and financial aid award delivered together, well ahead of the traditional notification date
  • Financial Aid

    Kimball Union Academy remains committed to ensuring that a KUA education is accessible to admitted families, regardless of when they apply. Families are asked to submit financial aid materials by December 1 so that their financial aid award is available at the same time as their admission decision.

    Financial aid applications should be submitted by using the Clarity Financial Aid application.

Regular Decision

The introduction of Early Decision does not affect our Regular Decision process in any way. Regular Decision applications remain due February 1, 2027, with decisions released March 10, 2027, on our usual timeline.

Applying Regular Decision carries no disadvantage: every application, regardless of the round in which it is submitted, is evaluated by the same Admission Committee against the same standards.

Quick Facts
  • Application & Financial Aid Deadline: February 1, 2027
  • Interviews: Required, to be completed before February 1, 2027
  • Testing: Required, using one of our accepted tests
  • Decision Day: March 10, 2027 for both admission and financial aid decisions

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  • Financial Aid

    Kimball Union Academy remains committed to ensuring that a KUA education is accessible to admitted families, regardless of when they apply. Families are asked to submit financial aid materials by February 1 so that their financial aid award is available at the same time as their admission decision.

    Financial aid applications should be submitted by using the Clarity Financial Aid application.

Important Dates

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    Joshua Labove 

    Director of Enrollment Management
    603-469-2101
    Bio
  • Photo of Nick Antol

    Nick Antol 

    Senior Associate Director of Admission, Director of Financial Aid, Boys' Lacrosse Coach
    603-469-2107
    Bio
  • Photo of Mattie Ford DiNapoli

    Mattie Ford DiNapoli 

    Assistant Director of Admission, Alpine Ski Director
    603-469-2106
    Bio
  • Photo of Cory McClure

    Cory McClure 

    Associate Director of Admission, Head Coach Varsity Boys Basketball
    603-469-2109
    Bio
  • Photo of Destiny McClure

    Destiny McClure 

    Manager, Enrollment Operations
    603-469-2104
    Bio
  • Photo of David Nimura

    David Nimura 

    Admission Counselor
    603-469-2105
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    Susanne Nowlan 

    Executive Assistant for Enrollment
    603-469-2111
    Bio
  • Photo of Angelica Pascual

    Angelica Pascual 

    Associate Director of Admission, Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach and 12th Grade Dean
    603-469-2108
Office of Admission
603-469-2100
admission@kua.org