Admissions Dates to Know
We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. If you have questions, please contact Danielle Dodson (205-445-1245).
Open House: October 29
Altamont invites you to join us for our Fall Open House Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m. An Altamont Student Ambassador will guide you through our beautiful campus, where you will meet faculty and staff and learn more about what makes Altamont one of the premier independent school programs in the Southeast.
Contact Thomas Goldsmith (205-445-1232) with any questions.
ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam)
Altamont requires all applicants to submit a score on the ISEE. We also accept a score on the SSAT. Students can test in-person at Altamont or explore at-home options. Please contact Danielle Dodson with any questions.
The test dates are below. The ISEE is administered on Altamont's campus, with an 8 a.m. check-in time and 8:30 a.m. start time. Students should bring #2 pencils and a blue or black pen. Students are welcome to bring water and a snack.
November 2, 2024
December 7, 2024
January 11, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 8, 2025
April 12, 2025
May 3, 2025
Admission and Tailored Tuition Notification
Admission and tailored tuition applications completed by Jan. 24 will receive notification on or about Feb. 14. We will continue to accept applications for both after this date. Notification for applications received after Jan. 24 will be given as soon as possible, but priority will be given to those completed by Jan. 24. Those admitted after a class fills will be placed in an admissions wait pool. Those applying for tailored tuition after funds have been exhausted will be placed in a tailored tuition wait pool.
Contracts Due
New Students: Two weeks from receipt of contract
Returning Students: Feb. 14
