Admission
Visit and Learn
A Place Like No Other
As you begin the process of selecting the school where your daughter will continue her education, we encourage you to fully explore all options. The decision your family makes for your daughter will have a lasting impact on her life, and the best way to ensure GPS is the right environment for her is to visit our campus, attend admission events, and hear from members of our community. We are confident that our breadth of programming and thoughtfully designed environment will help your daughter become the best version of herself.
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See for yourself today.
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Upcoming Admission Events
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+ September–January | Customized Campus Tour
Flexible Dates
Step on campus and see for yourself why we are best for girls. Tours are led by Admission counselors and student ambassadors. Your daughter is welcome to attend! Tours begin September 7.
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+ September–January | Parent Conversations
Flexible Dates
A Parent Conversation is the perfect opportunity for us to meet you and learn more about your daughter’s next steps. What are her hopes and dreams and how can we help her achieve them? We invite you to join your Admission Counselor for a conversation about our curriculum, activities, and school community. During this one-on-one conversation we will also spend time getting to know your family better.Please note: Parent Conversations can be completed in-person or via Zoom. A completed admission application is strongly recommended before scheduling a Parent Conversation.
Parent Conversations begin September 7.
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+ September 15 | Admission Kickoff Event
Exploring your daughter’s next school is a big decision—a decision the GPS Admission team knows can be overwhelming. That's why our team is here to help you navigate all our school has to offer your family, and more importantly your daughter. Whether she is exploring the arts, athletics, or her academic journey, GPS is here to guide and support her on her journey of discovery of who she is and who she wants to become.Join us for information sessions catered to your areas of interest.
Sunday, September 15 | 2–4 p.m.
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+ September 20 | Parent Visit Day (Open House)
Prospective parents of girls in any grade are invited to attend our Parent Visit Day!- Spend time alongside our students and faculty on a regular school day to see us just as we are. You'll have the freedom to fully explore GPS and immerse yourself in our culture.
- Visit as many classes as you wish. We encourage you to visit both the middle and upper schools. The GPS experience is a journey designed to appropriately challenge and support your daughter as she grows and develops.
- Go beyond facts and figures, brick and mortar, and live the moments that make our school unique.
- Imagine your daughter as a GPS student and experience an environment designed for and dedicated to GIRLS.
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+ October 18 | Student Visit Day | (rising 6th-11th grades)
For girls applying to GPS
Life at GPS looks and feels a bit different than what your daughter might be used to in her current school environment. During these formative years, a girl begins to discover who she is and who she wants to become. She needs a learning environment that will support her well on that journey.At GPS, an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere allows girls to take risks, try new activities, and gain inner confidence that speaks volumes. Our faculty makes learning fun and engaging while also understanding how a classroom environment impacts your daughter's social and emotional health.We invite all girls to spend the day on campus alongside current students to gain a glimpse into life as a GPS girl. Attendees will explore campus, attend classes, enjoy lunch, and end the visit with Chapel to see what a typical day is like!
Additional Date Options:Friday, November 8 (rising 7th-11th grades)
Friday, December 13 (rising 6th only)
Friday, January 10 (rising 6th-11th grades)Select the date that works best for your daughter. If none of the dates above work, please contact the Admission Office.*A Student Visit Day is a required step in the admission process
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+ October 21 | GPS+McCallie Middle School Musical
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+ October 22 | GPS+McCallie Middle School Musical
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+ October 25 | GPS+McCallie Football Tailgate
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+ November 8 | Student Visit Day | (rising 7th-11th grades)
For girls applying to GPS
Life at GPS looks and feels a bit different than what your daughter might be used to in her current school environment. During these formative years, a girl begins to discover who she is and who she wants to become. She needs a learning environment that will support her well on that journey.At GPS, an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere allows girls to take risks, try new activities, and gain inner confidence that speaks volumes. Our faculty makes learning fun and engaging while also understanding how a classroom environment impacts your daughter's social and emotional health.We invite all girls to spend the day on campus alongside current students to gain a glimpse into life as a GPS girl. Attendees will explore campus, attend classes, enjoy lunch, and end the visit with Chapel to see what a typical day is like!
Additional Date Options:Friday, October 18 (rising 6th-11th grades)
Friday, January 10 (rising 6th-11th grades)Select the date that works best for your daughter. If none of the dates above work, please contact the Admission Office.*A Student Visit Day is a required step in the admission process
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+ November 8 | Parent Visit Day (Open House)
Prospective parents of girls in any grade are invited to attend our Parent Visit Day!- Spend time alongside our students and faculty on a regular school day to see us just as we are. You'll have the freedom to fully explore GPS and immerse yourself in our culture.
- Visit as many classes as you wish. We encourage you to visit both the middle and upper schools. The GPS experience is a journey designed to appropriately challenge and support your daughter as she grows and develops.
- Go beyond facts and figures, brick and mortar, and live the moments that make our school unique.
- Imagine your daughter as a GPS student and experience an environment designed for and dedicated to GIRLS.
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+ November 15 | Student Visit Day | (rising 6th only)
For girls applying to GPS
Life at GPS looks and feels a bit different than what your daughter might be used to in her current school environment. During these formative years, a girl begins to discover who she is and who she wants to become. She needs a learning environment that will support her well on that journey.At GPS, an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere allows girls to take risks, try new activities, and gain inner confidence that speaks volumes. Our faculty makes learning fun and engaging while also understanding how a classroom environment impacts your daughter's social and emotional health.We invite all girls to spend the day on campus alongside current students to gain a glimpse into life as a GPS girl. Attendees will explore campus, attend classes, enjoy lunch, and end the visit with Chapel to see what a typical day is like!
Additional Date Options:Friday, October 18 (rising 6th-11th)
Friday, December 13 (rising 6th only)Friday, January 10 (rising 6th-11th)Select the date that works best for your daughter. If none of the dates above work, please contact the Admission Office.*A Student Visit Day is a required step in the admission process
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+ November 17 | Affording Independent School Information Session
GPS is committed to helping girls of the Chattanooga region access an education especially designed for how girls learn best. We recognize the careful consideration families must give to an investment in a GPS education. Each year, GPS awards over $3 million in need-based grants to a large percentage of GPS girls. But how exactly does that look?Join the Tuition Assistance Offices from GPS and McCallie to explore and learn more about tuition assistance. After you leave the presentation, we hope you will feel equipped to start planning for your daughter's future education.
Sunday, November 17 | 4 p.m.
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+ December 6 | Parent Visit Day (Open House)
Prospective parents of girls in any grade are invited to attend our Parent Visit Day!- Spend time alongside our students and faculty on a regular school day to see us just as we are. You'll have the freedom to fully explore GPS and immerse yourself in our culture.
- Visit as many classes as you wish. We encourage you to visit both the middle and upper schools. The GPS experience is a journey designed to appropriately challenge and support your daughter as she grows and develops.
- Go beyond facts and figures, brick and mortar, and live the moments that make our school unique.
- Imagine your daughter as a GPS student and experience an environment designed for and dedicated to GIRLS.
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+ December 13 | Student Visit Day | (rising 6th only)
For girls applying to GPS
Life at GPS looks and feels a bit different than what your daughter might be used to in her current school environment. During these formative years, a girl begins to discover who she is and who she wants to become. She needs a learning environment that will support her well on that journey.At GPS, an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere allows girls to take risks, try new activities, and gain inner confidence that speaks volumes. Our faculty makes learning fun and engaging while also understanding how a classroom environment impacts your daughter's social and emotional health.We invite all girls to spend the day on campus alongside current students to gain a glimpse into life as a GPS girl. Attendees will explore campus, attend classes, enjoy lunch, and end the visit with Chapel to see what a typical day is like!
Additional Date Options:Friday, October 18 (6-11)Friday, January 10 (6-11)Select the date that works best for your daughter. If none of the dates above work, please contact the Admission Office.*A Student Visit Day is a required step in the admission process
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+ January 10 | Student Visit Day | (rising 6th-11th grades)
For girls applying to GPS
Life at GPS looks and feels a bit different than what your daughter might be used to in her current school environment. During these formative years, a girl begins to discover who she is and who she wants to become. She needs a learning environment that will support her well on that journey.At GPS, an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere allows girls to take risks, try new activities, and gain inner confidence that speaks volumes. Our faculty makes learning fun and engaging while also understanding how a classroom environment impacts your daughter's social and emotional health.We invite all girls to spend the day on campus alongside current students to gain a glimpse into life as a GPS girl. Attendees will explore campus, attend classes, enjoy lunch, and end the visit with Chapel to see what a typical day is like!
Additional Date Options:Friday, October 18 (rising 6th-11th grades)
Friday, November 8 (rising 7th-11th grades)
Friday, November 15 (rising 6th only)
Friday, December 13 (rising 6th only)Select the date that works best for your daughter. If none of the dates above work, please contact the Admission Office.*A Student Visit Day is a required step in the admission process.
Register here!
