Set your curiosity free.

Hopkins School seeks highly self-motivated applicants who are academically prepared and whose talents and intellectual curiosity will enable them to take advantage of the challenging curriculum and rich resources offered by the School.  Find out more below!

The application process for the 2023-24 school year is now closed. If you are still interested in applying, please call the Admission office at (203)397-1001 x212.
    • Collage of students on the Hopkins campus

      2022 - VAC - Hero Image 1

As the nation’s third oldest independent school, Hopkins School welcomes high-achieving, motivated students who love to think and learn. If you’re intellectually curious and want to be inspired by other students who share your passion, Hopkins might be the place for you. Below are different options to connect with us and learn more about a challenging, empowering Hopkins education.

Upcoming Events

Tour Day

Interested in applying for the 2024-25 school year? Join us on either Thursday, August 24th at 9:00am or Monday, August 28th at 1:00pm for a campus tour with a current student and an opportunity to chat with members of the Admission Team.
    • Hopkins campus main building

Admission Videos

View Academic Presentations from Open House 2022

If you missed our 2022 Open House, all academic webinars from the virtual sessions on October 22nd are linked below. Please also enjoy videos from Dr. Matt Glendinning, Head of School, and Joy, Student Council President.

Explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, College Counseling, and Student Life

On Wednesday, December 7th we hosted virtual information sessions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, College Counseling, and Student Life. The recordings of those webinars are available below.

Inquire Now

Hopkins seeks highly self-motivated applicants who are academically prepared and whose talents and intellectual curiosity will enable them to take advantage of the challenging curriculum and rich resources offered by the School. Read on for more information about applying to Hopkins.
    • Students on Hopkins campus

Take A Virtual Tour of Hopkins

Enjoy a narrated 360 virtual tour to see our classrooms, library, dining hall, student center, athletic facilities, and more.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Hopkins School promotes DEI in all programs and operations. The School actively strives to form a community which reflects the world’s diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.

Keeping Hopkins Healthy

We are dedicated to working together with public health experts and our state to maintain a quality Hopkins educational experience while keeping our community healthy. To learn more about our ongoing efforts and read topical FAQs, please visit our “Keeping Hopkins Healthy” page.

Financial Aid Information

At Hopkins, we see great educational value in a school community that includes students with a variety of economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. As a result, we are committed to admitting qualified students, regardless of financial circumstances. To learn more about financial aid opportunities, please visit our Financial Aid section.

Meet The Admission Team

List of 10 members.

  • Photo of Pamela McKenna

    Pamela McKenna 

    Director of Enrollment & Strategic Marketing
    203.397.1001 x213
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Marie Doval

    Marie Doval 

    Modern Language (Spanish)
    203.397.1001 x772
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Elliot Faust

    Elliot Faust 

    Assistant Director of Admission
    203.397.1001 x209
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Katharine Higgins

    Katharine Higgins 

    Assistant Director of Admission
    203.397.1001 x210
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Lars Jorgensen

    Lars Jorgensen 

    Dean of Students / Head Adviser Class of 2023 / Mathematics
    203.397.1001 x302
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Carolyn Traester

    Carolyn Traester 

    Director of Financial Aid and Assistant Director of Admission
    203.397.1001 x208
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Matthew Treat

    Matthew Treat 

    Director of Academic Support
    203.397.1001 x355
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Angela Wardlaw

    Angela Wardlaw 

    Director of Community Engagement / Associate Director of Admission
    203.397.1001 x214
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Kristine Waters Schmitt

    Kristine Waters Schmitt 

    Dean of Academics / Mathematics
    203.397.1001 x354
    Read Bio
  • Photo of Scott Wich

    Scott Wich 

    Head Adviser Class of 2024 / History
    203.397.1001 x610
    Read Bio

Follow Hopkins

Facebook

HopkinsSchoolCT

    • Voted #1
      Best Day School
      in CT, 2022

Hopkins is a private middle school and high school for grades 7-12. Located on a campus overlooking New Haven, CT, the School takes pride in its intellectually curious students as well as its dedicated faculty and staff.