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Transform Your Education

We believe in our college preparatory model, which emphasizes small classes, differentiated instruction, and, most importantly, “can” rather than “cannot.” Simply put a better way of doing school.

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Our Application Process

Are you ready for a transformational education? At McLean, we’re ready for you.

Each application is assessed on an individual basis. While McLean provides embedded academic support in the classroom, we are most successful with bright students whose primary challenge is not behavioral, social, or emotional. If you have any questions about whether McLean is the right fit for your child, please email or call 240.395.0698.

Though our primary deadline passed, applications are still being accepted on a rolling basis as space allows. We invite you to contact us!

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1. Create an Account

Our password-protected, online Application Portal will allow you to securely complete and submit your child’s application.

2. Complete & Submit Application

The information in your child’s application is confidential and helps us better understand their needs and strengths.

3. Upload Required Documents

To help us get to know your child, please upload all required documents to your Application Portal and regularly view your Checklist for updates.

Required Documents

4. Schedule Student Visit & Parent Interview

Once your application and recent testing report are processed, you can self-schedule a parent interview and student visit.

Mark Your Calendar

Admission Deadlines

Jan 21

First Round Application Deadline

Feb 27

Decisions Posted

Mar 13

Tell Us You’re Enrolling!

Jul 15

Last Day for Rolling Admission

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Discover the McLean Experience

It’s critically important for a child to be in a school that respects them for who they are, and supports their academic strengths and challenges. This has always been true for McLean.

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