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Admissions Events and Travel

Our Admissions Team looks forward to meeting you whether it's on the road, on campus, or at a virtual event.

For more information about an event, please email us at admissions@vermontacademy.org or call 802.869.6229.

Fall Exploration Series

Select a Friday afternoon this fall to join the Vermont Academy community and delve deeper into one of your interests! The start of your visit will include a student-led tour of campus, connecting with dedicated faculty, staff, and coaches as well as learning more about Vermont Academy’s signature programs. Following the official program, there will be a clinic or a special exploration session specific to that day (see topics by date below).

This series is geared towards families no matter where you are in the school search process - even if you're just curious! 7th and 8th graders as well as current high school students are welcome. We do ask families to RSVP in advance to allow us to best personalize your visit.

Friday October 23 - Mountain Biking and VA's Trail Network

Friday October 30 - Exploring Our Outdoor Classroom with Ms. Armiger

Friday, November 6 - Soccer at VA and Skills Clinic

Questions? Call Admissions at 802.869.6229.

To RSVP: https://forms.gle/fGKXwVn7C8va3ZjB9

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On Campus Events

Fall Exploration Series

Select a Friday afternoon this fall to join the Vermont Academy community and delve deeper into one of your interests! The start of your visit will include a student-led tour of campus, connecting with dedicated faculty, staff, and coaches as well as learning more about Vermont Academy’s signature programs. Following the official program, there will be a clinic or a special exploration session specific to that day (see topics by date below).

This series is geared towards families no matter where you are in the school search process - even if you're just curious! 7th and 8th graders as well as current high school students are welcome. We do ask families to RSVP in advance to allow us to best personalize your visit.

Friday October 23 - Mountain Biking and VA's Trail Network
Friday October 30 - Exploring Our Outdoor Classroom with Ms. Armiger
Friday, November 6 - Soccer at VA and Skills Clinic

Questions? Call Admissions at 802.869.6229.

To RSVP: https://forms.gle/fGKXwVn7C8va3ZjB9
Virtual Events

We're busy putting the finishing touches on our fall virtual event schedule. Stay tuned!

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Past Virtual Events:

Virtual Session: Coffee On Us
Thursday, March 26, 6-7pm
Host: Nora (& Special Guests)

Join Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, Nora Dock, for an informal virtual drop-in designed for accepted and enrolled families. Get insights on Vermont Academy, upcoming events, and what it’s like to join the VA community. Ask questions, hear from other families, and get real answers on everything, from academics and schedule to traditions and daily life. Have questions about how to enroll? Stop in, get what you need, and leave feeling ready for what’s next.

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for this session.

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Virtual Session: Healthy Excellence: The Student-Athlete Experience
Date: Thursday, April 2 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management Nora Dock and incoming Athletic Director Karen Henry in leading a dynamic virtual conversation on life as a student-athlete at Vermont Academy.

Get a clear look at how Vermont Academy balances rigorous academics with competitive athletics, the training and support behind our teams, and what it really feels like day-to-day. Hear directly from current students and coaches, ask your questions, and explore opportunities of all levels, from first-time athletes to those aiming for college play. Drop in, get the inside scoop, and learn more about how VA helps student-athletes thrive.

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for this session.

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Virtual Session: Evenings at VA - The Residential Experience
Monday, April 6 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join members of Admissions (who are also residential staff), Dave and Dan in this info session about residential life and an evening at VA. Get an inside look at what it’s like to live and learn at Vermont! Join student proctors and dorm parents as they share how they create a welcoming, supportive, and close-knit community in the dorm, while also encouraging independence and strong study habits. Hear directly from students about the many aspects of residential life, from nightly routines to weekend activities, and bring your questions for an open Q&A.

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for this session.

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All About the Application with Director Nora Dock
Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 am
Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 pm

Join the Director of Enrollment, Nora Dock, for a comfortable conversation about applying to Vermont Academy. Learn about how to apply, explore the differences between Early Action and Standard Application timelines, get professional advice on applying to independent schools, and have your questions about Vermont Academy answered. Wherever you are in the application process, we are here to help!

Session #1: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00 am ET - Focus on Interviewing

RSVP here to receive Thursday Zoom link.

Session #2: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET
Zoom RSVP Link (Thurs):

RSVP here to receive Wednesday Zoom link.

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Crafting the Application Essay: Essential Tips for Parents and Students

Date: Monday, December 15 | 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Hosts: Daniel Tuite

The application essay is a critical opportunity to introduce your unique personality and potential to an admissions committee. Join us for this informal info session to hear directly from an admissions professional, providing insights into what admission officers are looking for when reading applications. Families will learn the core strategies for crafting an authentic narrative, including how to interpret the prompts effectively, utilize the "show, don't tell" technique to create vivid essays, and understand the elements that make students' stories genuinely "jump off the page" and lead to acceptance.

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for this session.

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Making the Most of Your Campus Visit
Tuesday, December 22 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Host: Dave Hodgson

Websites, viewbooks, and social media offer a helpful first look at a school, but the best way to know if it’s truly the right fit is to visit campus.

Join us for this brief info session and hear directly from experienced admission professionals and current students on how to make the most of a school visit and gain a more complete understanding of the school you’re visiting.

RSVP here to receive Zoom link for this session.
Admissions On the Road

The Vermont Academy Admissions Team is pleased to be hitting the road this fall. We would love to connect with you while we’re in your area!

A Vermont Academy admissions team member will be attending this event, ready to share Vermont stories with you and answer your questions.

Rippowam Cisqua Secondary School Fair
September 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bedford, NY

Beech Hill School Fair
September 17, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Hopkinton, NH

Schools to Know Fair
September 17, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Bermuda

Eaglebrook School Visit
September 18, 2026 | 2:15 - 3:15 pm
Deerfield, MA

E3N Conference
September 23-26, 2026
San Diego, CA

Greenwich Catholic School
September 23, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Greenwich, CT

ICEF
September 23-25, 2026
Budapest, Hungary

Prestige Education Recruitment Fairs
September 26-27, 2026
Belgrade, Serbia

South Shore Fair - Derby Academy
September 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Hingham, MA

North Shore Fair - Tower School
September 29, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Marblehead, MA

Crossroads Academy Secondary School Fair
September 29, 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 am
Lyme, NH

Cardigan Mountain School Fair
September 29, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:15 pm
Canaan, NH

Parents League of NY Fair - Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
September 30, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm
NYC, NY

Eagle Hill School
October 1, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Greenwich, CT

The Grammar School
October 1, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Putney, VT

Rumsey Hall
October 6, 2026 | 9:15 - 10:00 am
Washington Depot, CT

Indian Mountain School Mini Fair
October 6, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lakeville, CT

Fessenden School Fair
October 13, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Newton, MA

Catherine Cook Fair
October 14, 2026
Chicago, IL

Seattle Boarding School Fair
October 22, 2026 | 4:30 - 8:00 pm
Hamlin Robinson School
Seattle, WA

North Country School
October 29, 2026 | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lake Placid, NY

Well School Fair
October 29, 2026 | 3:45 pm
Peterborough, NH

More to come!

Our Admissions Team

List of 5 members.

Nora Dock

Assistant Head of School for Enrollment and Student Experience

802.869.6258

Drexel University - MS
Mills College - BA

Bio
Nora Dock joined the Vermont Academy Admissions team in 2021 after spending several years in international student recruitment and programming at an independent school in Austin, Texas. With a passion for fostering academic excellence and personal growth, Nora has been instrumental in shaping the school’s enrollment management plan with an eye towards sustainable, mission appropriate growth. Her background in international education and commitment to student success have found a perfect match in the Vermont Academy community values.

Outside of her professional role, Nora enjoys exploring Vermont’s natural beauty, knitting, and engaging in community outreach initiatives. Nora is the proud parent to three Vermont Academy Wildcats: Amalia '22, Cole '24, and YeHoon '28. Her husband Sean Allen is on the math and art faculty at Vermont Academy. Nora and her family live off campus with their elderly dogs (Petunia and Gerturde) and their even more elderly cats (Louisa and Charlie).
Dave Hodgson '89

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement

802.869.6255

St. Lawrence University - BA

Bio
Dave has been working in boarding schools since graduating from college but he has had a long involvement with Vermont Academy. He spent three years here as a boarding student, graduating in 1989, and he also worked at the school from 1996-2002 as a Spanish teacher. He returned to the Academy in 2007 as Dean of Residential Life and took over at the Admissions helm in the summer of 2011. He was appointed Dean of Students in the summer of 2013. After a stint in the Deans Office Dave returned to Admissions in 2017. He is currently the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement

He loves the fact that the boarding school environment gives him the opportunity to work with students in all areas of their lives and not just in the classroom. He enjoys spending his free time snowshoeing on the fabulous Vermont Academy Nordic trails, hiking, golfing, and hanging out with his family. Mr. Hodgson lives a mile from campus with his wife, Amanda, and children, Maggie '21, and Charlie '25.
Caitlin Wilkins

Senior Associate Director of Admissions / 2029 Class Dean

802.869.6207

Saint Michael's College - BA

Bio
A former Associate Director of Admissions at Vermont Academy, Cait Wilkins experience as a graduate of an independent boarding school allows her to offer a personal understanding of the experience to prospective students and families. Finding the right fit school is an exciting process, and she looks forward to helping families and students discover Vermont Academy. A personalized Admissions visit is a significant first step as students envision themselves on VA’s Long Walk.

Cait holds a BA from Saint Michael’s College in history and education, focusing on secondary school transformations. She also completed graduate coursework in educational leadership and student retention at Northern Vermont University and received a certificate in Women in Leadership from Cornell University.

Cait loves to explore historic sites in New England, play tennis, hike local trails, and listen to podcasts over a good puzzle in her spare time. Cait lives on campus with her partner, Patrick, and labrador retriever, Cabot, in 25 House.
Bo Oshoniyi

Associate Director of Admissions / Director of Soccer / Head Coach Boys' Varsity Soccer

802.869.6223

Southern Connecticut State University - BS

Bio
Bo Oshoniyi serves as Director of Soccer, Head Coach of Boys' Varsity Soccer, and Associate Director of Admissions at Vermont Academy. With more than two decades of experience developing student-athletes at the collegiate, professional, and national team levels, Bo is passionate about helping young people pursue excellence both on and off the field.

Throughout his coaching career, Bo has held leadership positions at some of the nation's top NCAA Division I programs, including Wake Forest University, Penn State University, the University of South Florida, East Tennessee State University, and Dartmouth College. He has also worked with the U.S. Youth National Teams, identifying and developing elite young talent while mentoring players pursuing collegiate, professional, and international opportunities.

As a player, Bo competed at both the collegiate and professional levels, experiences that continue to shape his perspective as a coach and mentor. His teams have competed for conference championships, national championships, and professional titles, and he has coached numerous players who have gone on to successful careers in Major League Soccer, professional leagues around the world, and with their national teams.

Bo believes that soccer is one of life's greatest classrooms. His coaching philosophy is centered on developing the whole person—building character, leadership, resilience, discipline, and accountability alongside technical and tactical excellence. He strives to create an environment where student-athletes are challenged to become confident competitors, exceptional teammates, and compassionate leaders who are prepared for success long after their playing careers end.

In his admissions role, Bo enjoys building relationships with prospective students and families, sharing the transformational experience of a Vermont Academy education, and helping students discover a community where they can thrive academically, athletically, and personally.

Outside of soccer, Bo enjoys mentoring young coaches, following the global game, spending time with his family, and exploring the outdoors in New England.
Daniel Tuite

Assistant Director of Admissions / Head Coach, Boys' Varsity Lacrosse

802.869.6613

Miami University - BA

Bio
Joining the Vermont Academy community in 2024, Daniel took on the roles of Director of Residential and Student Life at Vermont Academy at Mount Snow, Head Freeride Coach at VA at Mount Snow, and VA’s Head Coach of Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse. Daniel’s lacrosse career is formidable, having been a two-year starter and a member of the 2015 NJSIAA Non-Public State Championship team while attending Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey. After high school, he attended Miami University in Oxford, OH where he started all four years there and attended 2 MCLA national championship tournaments. Daniel graduated with a BA in political science and was the founder of Body Language in the school’s Business Club.

In his post-graduate life, Daniel moved to Telluride, CO where he honed his skills as a ski and bike technician and fell in love with coaching lacrosse. During his tenure coaching the Telluride team, the program grew over 50 players, the team made the playoffs every year, and reached the quarter-finals twice.