Admissions
Become a Part of the Mount Vernon Family
All parents want the best for their children. Like you, we know the journey to find the ideal school can be an overwhelming process. To introduce you to the School’s design thinking approach, we invite you to utilize our Family Guide To Discovering Your Child’s Ideal Education Experience. This guide aims to make your school search process more interactive by inspiring conversations about learning, your experiences with schools, and what you hope school could be like. We look forward to learning your story and sharing Mount Vernon with you.
The Admission Journey
Step 1:
Connect
Step 1:Connect
We invite you to Schedule a call with Admissions via our online calendar. We look forward to connecting with you and assisting you as you navigate the admissions process.
Step 2:
Visit
Step 2:Visit
We offer a variety of to connect with us and explore the School. In addition to our open house dates listed below, we also host small group tours by appointment. Log into (or create) your Ravenna account to schedule your visit. You are also welcome to schedule a call with admissions.
Open House Dates for 2023-2024
Preschool - Nov 2, Nov 30, Jan 25
Lower School - Oct 12, Nov 7, Dec 14, Jan 16
Middle School - Oct 17, Nov 9, Dec 5, Jan 11
Upper School - Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 7, Jan 29
*Mount Vernon, like many other schools in the Atlanta area, utilizes Ravenna, a paperless admission system that provides a simplified, centralized, and complete application experience for families.
Step 3:
Apply
Step 3: Apply
Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on October 1, 2023.
Log into your Ravenna Hub account to submit forms and manage your application.
- Shared Applicant Information Form
- $100 Nonrefundable Application Fee
- Parent Questionnaire
- Student Questionnaire (Rising Grades 6 - 12)
- Teacher Evaluation Forms (Rising Grades PK3 - 12)
- School Records (Rising Grades 1 - 12)
- JATP testing (Rising Grades K - 5)
- Admissions Visit Day (Rising Grades PK3 - 12)
Mount Vernon is a member of the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS). As a member of AAAIS, Mount Vernon adheres to the Principles of Best Practice and common admissions notification dates. Please review the AAAIS website to familiarize yourself with these principles and view a list of member schools.
Step 4:
Enroll
Step 4: Enroll
After you complete the application process, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Accepted applicants will receive an enrollment checklist and contract.
Once your enrollment contract has been submitted, you’ll begin to receive information about upcoming new family events and ways to get involved in the Mount Vernon community as you prepare for your student’s first day of school.
View our 2022-2023 Look Book
Virtual Tour
New and renovated learning spaces are flexible, interactive, and reflective of research in neuroscience and human development. This 360° interactive tour will guide you through a few highlights of the student experience at Mount Vernon.
Connect with a Parent Ambassador
Would you enjoy connecting with a current Mount Vernon Parent to learn about their experiences at the School? We’d love to connect you! Ask questions, make connections, and learn what they value most about being at MV.
Meet the Team
Kirsten Beard
Chief Admissions Officer
404-252-3448 x2401
Kimberly Exford
Associate Director of Admissions,
Lower Campus
(Preschool – Grade 5)
404-252-3448 x2402
Eric Cheek
Associate Director of Admissions,
Upper Campus
(Grades 6 – 12)
404-252-3448 x2403
Debbie Barclift
Admissions Manager
404-252-3448 x2400
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Students of any race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin, and any other protected class under state or federal law may be admitted.