Admissions & Aid
Intellectually curious and endlessly creative, Commonwealth students are eager to push themselves in pursuit of their interests: sequencing DNA, reading the epics of Homer, performing a sonata they wrote themselves. Within and beyond the walls of our home in Boston’s Back Bay, students explore nuanced ideas about the world around them, forge close-knit relationships with peers and teachers, and graduate prepared to lead lives of substance and service to others.
Please note that our application deadline for Fall 2025 entry has passed, and we are not accepting additional applications at this time. We would be glad to include you on our email list as we may find ourselves in a position to consider late applicants in the coming months. If you remain interested, we suggest that you contact us in mid- to late-April to learn more.
Why Commonwealth?
You simply won’t find another school—one of our size, intellectual rigor, and ethos—quite like Commonwealth. By bringing together inquisitive young people and teachers passionate about their subjects, we kindle an energy that opens and unfolds minds. Our small size is our strength, and Commonwealth fosters close, supportive relationships between students and their advisors, teachers, and classmates. A love of learning, the ability to think deeply, individualism—all are cultivated here.
Extensive Financial Aid Available
Since our earliest days, we’ve extended financial aid to students whose families could not otherwise afford the full cost of tuition. If you have the intellectual drive, aptitude, and desire to learn here, then let’s talk about ensuring that you can.
My family has been eternally changed because of Commonwealth School and its generous financial aid program. Without it, my son would’ve attended a different school that was not equipped to meet his academic, emotional, or social needs the way Commonwealth has. However, because of Commonwealth's financial aid program, and over the course of his time at this phenomenal school, my son has transformed into a confident, independent thinker and hard-working young adult. I am forever grateful. Parent, Class of 2025
How to Apply
Does the thought of joining a warm and welcoming group of enthusiastic students appeal to you? Would you like to have the city of Boston at your fingertips? Do you want the freedom and support to go wherever your curiosity might lead? If that sounds like you, you sound like a Commonwealth student.
Commonwealth is as far away from [stereotypes] as possible. Commonwealth is where intellectualism meets rugged individualism. But, there is also no other place that balances the goals of individualist self-reliance with the compassion of a loving heart. It’s that compassion that I will remember about my classmates, even more than their astonishing intelligence.
