Admissions

Applications for Admission

Families are welcome to submit an application at any time by clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page. Applications for future school years are accepted year-round. For the upcoming academic year, Wilson Hall begins offering admission to new students on March 31 and continues to enroll students throughout the summer as space remains available. Because some grade levels fill quickly, families are encouraged to apply early. We look forward to getting to know your family and helping you take the next step toward becoming part of the Wilson Hall community.

Once an application is submitted and the application fee of $200 is paid, a confirmation email will be sent. 

The 2026-2027 Preschool 3 and 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades are filled to capacity and have waiting lists.  

Admission Requirements

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we would be honored for you to consider Wilson Hall as part of that decision. We warmly invite prospective students and their parents to visit our campus, meet our faculty, and experience the welcoming community that makes Wilson Hall such a special place. Applications are accepted at any time, and we look forward to helping your family explore all that Wilson Hall has to offer.

Once an application is submitted and the application fee of $200 is paid, a confirmation email will be sent. 

To be considered for admission, it is preferable that applicants score at least in the 70th percentile on a standardized test. For students who have only taken a state test, advanced scores in reading and math are preferred, but a minimum of proficient scores is required. Applicants must have earned at least a C in core courses (English, math, science & social studies). In addition:

• Applicants for 2nd -12th grades must provide test results from a recent standardized test. If none are available, the parent or guardian of the applicant should arrange to take the grade-level test administered by the Educational Records Bureau: Test Link
• Applicants for 2nd -12th grades must complete a grade-level math and verbal entrance test
• Applicants for the four-year-old preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade classes must meet with a Wilson Hall teacher for a readiness evaluation
• Applicants for 6th - 12th grades may have to take an additional placement exam for English, foreign language or math
• Applicants for 9th-12th must have completed the necessary coursework in order to meet Wilson Hall's requirements for graduation
• The school may require, on a case-by-case basis, additional information before accepting an applicant
• Wilson Hall does not accept applicants who have been suspended and/or expelled from their current school
• Applicants for the three-year-old preschool - 1st grade must meet the minimum age requirements; September 1st is the cutoff date
• Applicants for preschool must be completely potty-trained
• The school does not offer extraordinary academic accommodation for students with special needs.

Mid-Year Transfers
- Preschool 3 - Kindergarten: Not accepted
- 1st-5th: Pending availability
- 6th-8th: Will be considered in most cases, depending on the coursework the applicant has completed
- 9th-12th: Because the school does not offer partial credit for high school classes, mid-year transfers for grades 9th-12th are accepted under special circumstances pending the ability to schedule classes for the student. Students who are on block scheduling at their current school are not accepted mid-year.

Preschool, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Student readiness is the primary factor in gaining admission. For the three-year-old preschool, admissions priority is given to children of current Wilson Hall parents, grandparents, and faculty. Applications for the three-year-old preschool should be submitted by December 5. Students must be completely potty-trained before they begin school.

2nd - 11th Grades
Academic performance is the primary factor in gaining admission to Wilson Hall.

12th Grade
Applicants for the 12th grade must have an excellent academic record with the necessary coursework to meet Wilson Hall's graduation requirements, and applicants must have earned at least the average SAT score of the Senior Class to be considered for admission. Applicants for 12th grade who currently attend a local school will be accepted only under special circumstances.

Admission Process

The application process is a relatively simple one, and Wilson Hall accepts applications at any time. Before a student may be considered for admission, the application file must be completed with the following items:

• Completed online application.
• Application fee of $200.00 ($500.00 for new international students) - fee is non-refundable unless the school cannot offer the student a position
• Once an application is submitted and the application fee of $200 is paid, a confirmation email will be sent.
• Completed entrance evaluations for Preschool 4 - 1st grade
• Completed grade-level entrance tests (2nd-12th)
• Copy of most recent report card or grade report (required for 2nd-12th)
• Copy of transcript that includes all courses for which applicant has received high school credit (required for 10th-12th)
• Copy of most recent standardized test results (required for 2nd-12th). If none are available, the parent or guardian of the applicant should arrange to take the grade-level test administered by the Educational Records Bureau: Test Link
• Wilson Hall does not request academic records of an applicant directly from the applicant's school for the admissions process. If a student is enrolled, Wilson Hall will then make an official request for records.

For questions regarding the process, please contact Sean Hoskins, Director of Admissions, at seanhoskins@wilsonhall.org or 803-469-3615, ext. 107.  

Gaining Admission

Wilson Hall’s admissions process is designed to help ensure that each student is well prepared to thrive as part of our school community. When space is available in a grade level, the Director of Admissions, with input from other administrators, reviews each applicant’s file, academic record, and academic promise to determine admission. When there are more qualified applicants than available openings, the Admissions Committee carefully reviews the applications and makes admission decisions.

For three-year-old preschool, admission priority is given to children or grandchildren of Wilson Hall faculty members, applicants with an older sibling currently enrolled at Wilson Hall, and children of Wilson Hall graduates. The Admissions Committee may also consider additional factors that help support a strong and balanced class.

For applicants in four-year-old preschool through 12th grade, the primary consideration is the student’s academic record or academic promise. Once an applicant meets Wilson Hall’s academic standards for admission, the Admissions Committee may also consider other factors that help build a strong, well-rounded school community. These may include the family’s connection to Wilson Hall, such as having a sibling currently enrolled, being part of a multiple-sibling family, or being the child of an employee or graduate; the date of application; the student’s special talents, skills, or interests; the family’s ability to meet tuition obligations; and ways the applicant may contribute to the life, diversity, and mission of the school.

Through this thoughtful review process, Wilson Hall seeks to welcome students and families who will both benefit from and contribute to the school’s tradition of academic preparation, character development, and community.

Wilson Hall does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in any of its policies, practices or procedures.