Key Dates & Process

Beacon Academy seeks students from a wide variety of backgrounds and academic settings who embody our core values and mission. We evaluate applicants with an emphasis on best fit for the school and the family, taking into consideration the student’s academic record, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, extracurricular interests, student essays, and personal interactions.
Beacon Academy adheres to the National Association of Independent Schools’ Principles of Good Practice for Admission and Financial Aid and maintains the highest standard of ethical conduct throughout the selection process.
Beacon Academy adheres to the National Association of Independent Schools’ Principles of Good Practice for Admission and Financial Aid and maintains the highest standard of ethical conduct throughout the selection process.
KEY DATES
September 1, 2025
Application Open in Ravenna - All New Applicants
October 15, 2025
Financial Aid Application Opens
November 8, 2025
Open House (1:30pm - 4:00pm)
December 15, 2025
Application Deadline
December 15, 2025
Application Deadline - All New Applicants
Financial Aid Deadline - All Returning Students
Application Deadline - All New Applicants
Financial Aid Deadline - All Returning Students
January 5, 2026
Records Due & FA Application Deadline - Family Applicants
Records Due & FA Application Deadline - Family Applicants
January 30, 2026
Re-Enrollment Contracts Released & FA Offers Extended - Returning Students
Decisions Released & FA Offers Extended - Family Applicants
Records Due & FA Application Deadline - General Pool Applicants
Decisions Released & FA Offers Extended - Family Applicants
Records Due & FA Application Deadline - General Pool Applicants
February 12, 2026
Last Day for Parent Interviews and Student Assessments
Last Day for Parent Interviews and Student Assessments
February 13, 2026
2026-27 Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due - Returning Families
2026-27 Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due - Returning Families
February 27, 2026
Decisions Released and FA Offers Extended - General Pool
Decisions Released and FA Offers Extended - General Pool
March 4, 2026
Accepted Students Night (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
Accepted Students Night (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
March 13, 2026
Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due - New Families
June 10, 2026
Direction Day/Night Student Orientation (9:30am - 1:30pm)
PROCESS
Application for Admission
Parent Interview
Student Visit "Shadow" Day
Letters of Recommendation
School Records
Standardized Test Scores
IEP/504/Learning Support Plan