Applying to Morristown Beard School
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Morristown Beard School. We understand that choosing the right school is an important decision, and we believe the process should also be a meaningful and exciting journey.
The school search, application, and enrollment process is an opportunity for your family to explore what matters most in a learning community and imagine the experience you want for your student. As you get to know MBS, we hope you will discover a community that values curiosity, character, connection, and the unique potential of every student.
Application Process
The application process at Morristown Beard School is designed to help us get to know each student and family. We seek intellectually curious, engaged, and talented students who are eager to deepen their learning and contribute to our community. Character, participation, and service are important parts of our admission process.
We welcome qualified applicants from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe that bringing together students and families with a wide range of talents, perspectives, and experiences creates a richer learning environment and strengthens the MBS community.
Online Application
The online application for the 2026-27 school year will open on Tuesday, September 1.
First-time users:
Create your Veracross Admission Application Account
Returning users:
Access your Veracross Admission Application Account
Morristown Beard School also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO). To start your application via the SAO, please use the link below. Please note: any families opting to use the SAO will also need to create an account in Veracross, above.
Interview
Once you have submitted the online application, your family can reserve a date and time for the student and parent interview in your Veracross Admission Application Account.
Your interview will be conducted over Zoom or in-person and lasts approximately one hour: 30 minutes for the student, and 30 minutes for the parent.
Families can choose their interview type when they make the interview appointment. Please note that an in-person interview will not be weighted higher than a virtual interview.
For more details, please download our What to Expect at Your Interview guide!
School Transcripts
An up-to-date (official or unofficial) transcript that includes the years 2024-25, 2025-26, and a progress report from 2026-2027 must be uploaded directly to your Veracross Admission Application.
Please do not email or mail transcripts directly to MBS. Instead, please download our Transcript Release Form to give to your student’s school.
A final, official transcript is required should your student be accepted and you decide to enroll.
ISEE Or SSAT Entrance Exam
Morristown Beard School requires either the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Entrance exam results must be from testing completed between July 1, 2026 and December 18, 2026.
We encourage applicants to register for their desired test date early in the admission season as seats for these tests fill up quickly.
For more details about how to register for your ISEE or SSAT exam, please download our How to Register for Admission Testing guide.
Recommendations
MBS requires four (4) recommendations from your student’s current teachers and administrators as part of the application:
- Head of School, Principal, or Guidance Counselor Recommendation
- Math Recommendation
- English Recommendation
- Supplemental Academic Recommendation - History, Science, or World Language
An optional recommendation may be submitted from a past teacher or someone who knows your student in another capacity such as a coach, music instructor, volunteer leader, tutor, former teacher, etc.
Recommendations must be submitted by Monday, January 11, 2027.
Please do not email or mail recommendations directly to MBS. For more details on the recommendation process, we invite you to review our How to Request Your Recommendations guide.
Digital Portfolio
The digital portfolio is an important component of our application and is an exciting and powerful opportunity for the applicant to introduce themselves, using their own voice, to the Admission Committee. The goal of the digital portfolio is to get to know our applicants beyond their written application and interview. We encourage applicants to focus on creativity and having fun over technical expertise.
More information on completing your student's portfolio can be found in our guides:
Morristown Beard School also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO). To start your application via the SAO, please use the link below.
Please note: any families opting to use the SAO will also need to create an account in Veracross.
To begin your financial aid application please use this link:
Clarity also offers webinars to help families navigate the application process.
Please see the upcoming dates below:
Tuesday, September 29, 10pm ET
Wednesday, September 30, 6pm ET
Tuesday, October 27, 10pm ET
Wednesday, October 28, 6pm ET
Tuesday, December 8, 8:30pm ET
Non-Discrimination Statement
Morristown Beard School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, religion, disability, perceived disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected class in the administration of their admission policies, educational policies, tuition assistance or any school-administered programs. Information provided in this application will be treated confidentiality and will not be used in a discriminatory manner.
