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Banneker Admissions Overview
Who can apply and what the My School DC application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The published deadlines, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
How Banneker scores each part, the essays and the interview.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
What to weigh beyond selectivity before your student applies.
Think it throughParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQBanneker admissions dates for fall 2027 entry
The My School DC dates for the Banneker application: February 1, 2027 deadline, February 8 recommendations, March 12 rankings, and what is not yet published.
Read the guideHow Banneker scores applications: the 50 point rubric explained
Report cards 20 points, essay 6, recommendations 24, then an interview scored out of 15. What each part rewards and what to prepare.
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