BASIS Independent McLean

In core disciplines, Honors is the minimum level offered, with a large percentage of courses taken at the Advanced Placement® (AP®) level. Many schools reserve AP courses for their top performers’ final years in school, but we require AP coursework—4 AP courses and exams—for all students and make them available starting in grade 9. Students further develop their ability to think and work independently in post-AP courses and independent research projects. They also participate in a year-long, daily college counseling seminar in their senior year designed to help them find the right school and ready their applications.

Deadline to Submit an Application: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Online Application ($200 Application fee)

BASIS Independent McLean utilizes Ravenna to manage the application process. Families will need to create an account to apply, register for required admissions events, and track their application progress.

Notification Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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After graduating from BASIS Independent McLean in 2023, Benjamin W. is now a senior at Williams College, double-majoring in political science and Spanish. From a small, tight-knit community to a school where each class consists of over 500 students, Benjamin had plenty to adjust to, but eventually thrived.

Beginning with Advanced Placement® (AP) coursework and ending with college-style capstone courses and a Senior Project, the BASIS Curriculum in grades 9–12 develops fearless thinkers, consistently ranked among the nation’s best.

Upon receipt of the application and the required documents, the Admissions team will reach out to you via email to schedule an interview and an assessment. The interview will take place via Zoom and will include a reading and writing assessment.

We accept scores from the ISEE or SSAT

$30,900 Tuition & Fee Schedule

2026-2027 School Year Tuition & Fees