ADMISSIONS
What is involved in the admissions process at The Gow School? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?
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Facts and analysis
VISITING THE SCHOOL
Upcoming open houses will be announced here.
An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.
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Why it matters
A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The Gow School has rolling admissions for Day and Boarding entry.
See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.
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Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
Month The Gow School Other schools Rolling admissions Fixed deadline Rolling admissions September Day and Boarding admissions 0% 90% of all other schools have rolling admissions October Less than 1% November 1% December 7% January 2% February 1% March 2% April Less than 1% May Less than 1% June Less than 1% July 0% August Less than 1% Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.
ENTRY GRADES
The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) 7, 9 and 10.
The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 9, 10 and 11 (for the same grades offered at The Gow School).
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Breakdown by grade
Entry grade Number of openings available: Day The Gow School Average of all other schools Gr. 5 - 9 Gr. 6 - 9 Gr. 7 - 17 Gr. 8 - 9 Gr. 9 - 23 Gr. 10 - 12 Gr. 11 - 12 Gr. 12 - 13 Unlock to view how other schools compare.Entry grade Number of openings available: Boarding The Gow School Average of all other schools Gr. 5 - 0 Gr. 6 - 5 Gr. 7 4 - 12 8 Gr. 8 5 - 10 8 Gr. 9 10 - 20 17 Gr. 10 10 - 20 17 Gr. 11 1 - 5 18 Gr. 12 0 - 1 13 Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.
ACCEPTANCE RATE
95% of all applications are accepted.
Acceptance rate at The Gow School is typical of the schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Acceptance rate: Day The Gow School Average of all other schools Gr. 5 - 38% Gr. 6 - 37% Gr. 7 0% 39% Gr. 8 0% 36% Gr. 9 0% 42% Gr. 10 0% 39% Gr. 11 0% 38% Gr. 12 0% 36% Unlock to view how other schools compare.Grade Acceptance rate: Boarding The Gow School Average of all other schools Gr. 5 - 38% Gr. 6 - 37% Gr. 7 98% 39% Gr. 8 95% 36% Gr. 9 98% 42% Gr. 10 98% 39% Gr. 11 98% 38% Gr. 12 100% 36% Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
What The Gow School says it looks for in students
This information is not currently available.
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Why it matters
A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admissions process may require an interview.
See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at The Gow School and how they compare with other schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Required by The Gow School % of schools requiring Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay Gr. 5 - - - - - Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 5% Gr. 6 - - - - Interview: 59%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 7% Gr. 7 - - - - Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10% Gr. 8 - - - - Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10% Gr. 9 - - - - Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 11% Gr. 10 - - - - Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11% Gr. 11 - - - - Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 12% Gr. 12 - - - - Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10% Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
What The Gow School says about the application process
Application fee: $100
Registration fee: $7,000
Deposit: N/A
Description:https://www.gow.org/admissions/application-process
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Why it matters
Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.
