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How to Apply

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View the Application Steps by Grade Level

We are excited to partner with you to learn about your curricular interests and to support you through the process, every step of the way. 

You are welcome to reach out to your admission associate at any point in the process. Once you apply, your Parent Portal provides you a personalized checklist with each of your steps to keep you on track along with a series of email communications that guide you through the process. Event invitations and email messages will help you learn more about our exceptional educational offerings. View the steps according to the grade to which you are applying. Engaging in the process early provides us more time to get to know your family. Book early - tour and interview slots fill quickly in December and January.

✅ Age 3 (preschool), Age 4 (JK), Kindergarten & Grade 1 Application Steps

✅ Grades 2 - 5 for Lower School Application Steps

✅ Grades 6 - 8 for Middle School Application Steps

Magic in the Middle

✅ Grades 9 - 12 for Upper School Application Steps

Application Timeline

Aug-Oct

Let us know you are interested by submitting an inquiry or visiting campus.

Make an Inquiry

Schedule a Tour

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Sep-Jan

Complete an Admission Application to gain access to your personalized checklist, where you may schedule an interview and a middle or upper school shadow day visit.

Schedule an Interview

Register to take the SSAT

Student meeting with a teacher schedule an interview

Oct-Jan

Register for an academic assessment based on the grade to which your child is applying. Assessments must be completed by January 31 for priority decision in February. 

Age 3 to Grade 5 Assessment Registration

Grades 6 to 11 SSAT

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Dec-Jan 15

Complete and submit all application requirements, interviews, and supporting documentation by January 15!

Complete Application Steps

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Jan-Feb

Wrap up campus visits and testing. Test results must be submitted by Jan 31, 2026.

Submit Documents through Application Checklist 

Optional Financial Assistance forms are due Feb 1.

Complete an FA Application with Clarity

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Feb-Mar

Admission and financial assistance decisions are communicated on February 27 followed by Accepted Student events. Enrollment decisions and deposits are made by March 16.

 

Excited lower school girls celebrating

Apr-Jun

Take class placement tests. Middle and Upper schoolers meet with college counselors to choose classes. End your current school year strong! Submit final grades/report card.

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Jul-Aug

Don't worry, we've got you! Families stay in the loop and on-track for a successful start of school! We'll help you keep track of sign-ups and deadlines for supply lists, books, transportation, athletics, lunch, and more with our communications and a Parent Hub. 

It frees you to meet up with new SSSAS friends, enroll in a Summertimes camp, join us for Orientations, and Welcome Day...before day one. 

Welcome to kindergarten message from the start of school