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The Application Process Is In Your Hands

And we are here to support you through the process every step of the way. How?
We use an online Parent Portal and a series of email communications that will guide you through the process.
Choose the appropriate drop-down below to view each of the steps according to the grade to which you are applying. The very first step is to complete an Inquiry or attend an event! Either of these steps gets you into our system.

Completed admission files were due in January for the 2024-2025 school year. After this date, call the Admission Office at 703-212-2705 for more information. Second-round admission decisions may be made in April as space allows. 

Start a New Application

Return to your Parent Portal to Access an Applicant Checklist (after an application is submitted).

Complete an Application today!

Complete an Online Application (which includes a $75 fee) to get access to your Parent Portal with a personalized admission checklist where you may self-schedule an interview, submit transcripts, request recommendations, and more. Please submit your application by January 15, 2024. After this date, call the Lower School Admission Office at 703-212-2705 for more information.

Schedule a Virtual Info Session

Attend an Online Info Session to begin learning about our welcoming school community and the Early Years Program at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes. This event includes opportunities for questions about the school.

Book a Campus Tour 

You may choose from either a Wednesday or Saturday morning tour throughout the fall.  Families may self-schedule campus tours through the link below. If you need assistance booking your Campus Tour, you may email, or call the Admission Office at 703-212-2705.

Schedule A Parent Interview

After submitting an application, you may schedule a Parent Interview with a member of the Lower School Admission Office. It is best practice to schedule your interview to occur after you have attended an Info Session and completed a Campus Tour. You may self-schedule an interview through your Parent Portal, by email, or by calling 703-212-2705. Interviews can be conducted on campus or virtually. Self-schedule a Parent Interview via your application checklist available after submitting an Application.

Get Started on Support Documents!

Submit Support Documents and other Application Materials such as Teacher or Childcare Provider Evaluation and Release of Records forms which are available in your Parent Portal account. We recommend submitting both forms to your school in December, to ensure they are received by our office by January 15, 2024. 

Complete a Student Achievement Assessment

Complete Virtual Assessment Tasks in mid-December. For those who have a completed application on file, a link to the assessments will become available on your child's application checklist. The assessment consists of a number of exercises that must be recorded on a phone and uploaded by a parent/caregiver/teacher. Families have until mid-January to complete the tasks and upload videos to their child’s checklist. Hint: Complete your steps and submit a completed application by mid-December, to get your assessment done by January 15, 2024.

Complete an Application today!

Complete an Online Application (which includes a $75 fee) to get access to your Parent Portal with a personalized admission checklist where you may self-schedule an interview, submit transcripts, request recommendations, and more. Please submit your application by January 15, 2024. After this date, call the Lower School Admission Office at 703-212-2705 for more information.

Schedule a Virtual Info Session

Attend an Online Info Session to begin learning about our welcoming school community and the Academic Program at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes. This event includes opportunities for questions about the school.

Book a Campus Tour 

You may choose from either a Wednesday or Saturday morning tour throughout the fall.  Families may self-schedule campus tours through the link below. If you need assistance booking your Campus Tour, you may email, or call the Admission Office at 703-212-2705.

Schedule A Parent Interview

After submitting an application, you may schedule a Parent Interview with a member of the Lower School Admission Office. It is best practice to schedule your interview to occur after you have attended an Info Session and completed a Campus Tour. You may self-schedule an interview through your Parent Portal, by email, or by calling 703-212-2705. Self-schedule a Parent Interview via your application checklist available after submitting an Application.

Get Started on Support Documents!

Submit Support Documents and other Application Materials such as Teacher Evaluation and Release of Records forms which are available in your Parent Portal account. We recommend submitting both forms to your school in December, to ensure they are received by our office by January 15, 2024. 

Complete a Student Achievement Assessment

Complete a Student Achievement Assessment. For those who have a completed application on file, parents will be contacted by email with information about the Achievement Assessment and their child’s time slot based on grade level to take place on the Lower School campus on a Saturday in January 2024.

Complete an Application today!

Complete an Online Application (which includes a $75 fee) to get access to your personalized admission checklist where you may self-schedule a visit, interview, submit transcripts, request recommendations, and more. Please submit your application by January 15, 2024. After this date, call the Middle School Admission Office at 703-212-2706 for more information.

Book a Tour

Schedule an Online Info Session

Register for the Nov 7 Middle School Open House

While not required, attending an event is a great way to begin learning about our Middle School school community. We offer a range of options that provide families the opportunity to engage with the Saints community - students, faculty, and administrators. Join us for one event or for all - just be sure to join us! If you need assistance booking a visit, you may email, or call the Admission Office at 703-212-2706.

Schedule a Shadow Day after Submitting an Application

This is a required step that must be completed after an application is submitted. Middle School student applicants are required to attend a Shadow Day. Your student will experience a day as a Middle School student as they move through a half-day of classes, including lunch, alongside a current Saint. Dates offered include Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 | Nov 30 | Dec 7 | Jan 17 | Jan 18.


Schedule an Interview Via the Parent Portal

After you have submitted an Application, you may self-schedule a Student and Parent Interview with a member of the Middle School Admission Office. Self-schedule a Parent Interview via your application checklist available after submitting an Application.

Complete an Admission Assessment

While not required, students applying to our Middle School are strongly encouraged to schedule and submit the results of their standardized testing from SSAT, ISEE, WISC, or PSAT. Alternatively, applicants may take our 60-minute Math and Writing Assessment as part of their application for admission. Results are due by January 31, 2024.

The SSAT Exam and the Math and Writing Assessment are offered on the Upper School campus on Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, and Jan 6, 2024. Applicants must register directly with SSAT in order to attend any testing sessions. The school code to have results reported to St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is 6238.  Applicants planning to take our 60-minute Math and Writing Assessment can register through their application checklist.

SSSAS strongly recommends testing if the family is relocating from outside the Washington, D.C. area, if the student has been homeschooled, and for those who feel their transcript does not fully reflect their potential. Standardized testing can often serve to reinforce a student's strong candidacy or provide evidence of academic potential that has not yet been realized due to the student's current program or other circumstances. As always, please contact the Admission Office at 703-212-2706 if you have any questions or need assistance. 

Get Started on Your Documents!

Submit Support Documents and other Application Materials such as Teacher Evaluation and Release of Records forms which are available in your Parent Portal account. We recommend submitting both forms to your school after December 1, 2023, to ensure they are received by our office by January 15, 2024.  

Complete an Application today!

Complete an Online Application (which includes a $75 fee) to get access to your personalized admission checklist where you may self-schedule a visit, interview, submit transcripts, request recommendations, and more. Please submit your application by January 15, 2024. After this date, call the Upper School Admission Office at 703-212-2706 for more information.

Book a Campus Tour

Register for Oct. 22 Open House

Register for Nov. 19 STEM Open House

While not required, visiting campus for a tour or an Open House offers an on-campus, interactive experience that provides families the opportunity to engage with the Saints community - students, faculty, and administrators. Join us for one event or for all - just be sure to join us! If you need assistance booking a visit, you may email, or call the Admission Office at 703-212-2706.

Schedule an Interview

After you have submitted an Application, you may self-schedule a Student and Parent Interview with a member of the Upper School Admission Office. Self-schedule a Parent Interview via your application checklist available after submitting an Application.

Complete an Admission Assessment

While not required, students applying to our Upper School are strongly encouraged to schedule and submit the results of their standardized testing from SSAT, ISEE, WISC, or PSAT. Alternatively, applicants may take our 60-minute Math and Writing Assessment as part of their application for admission. Results are due by January 31, 2024.

The SSAT Exam and the Math and Writing Assessment are offered on the Upper School campus on Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, and Jan 6, 2024. Applicants must register directly with SSAT in order to attend any testing sessions. The school code to have results reported to St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is 6238.  Applicants planning to take our 60-minute Math and Writing Assessment can register through their application checklist.

SSSAS strongly recommends testing if the family is relocating from outside the Washington, D.C. area, if the student has been homeschooled, and for those who feel their transcript does not fully reflect their potential. Standardized testing can often serve to reinforce a student's strong candidacy or provide evidence of academic potential that has not yet been realized due to the student's current program or other circumstances. As always, please contact the Admission Office at 703-212-2706 if you have any questions or need assistance. 

Schedule a Shadow Day Visit 

After submitting an application, student applicants are encouraged to schedule a Shadow Day visit via the Application Checklist in the Parent Portal. It is one of the most impactful ways to explore our Upper School. Prospective students shadow current Upper School students for a half-day of classes, including lunch. 

Submit Your Support Documents!

Submit Support Documents and other Application Materials listed below by January 15, 2024.

  • English Teacher Evaluation Form
  • Math Teacher Evaluation Form
  • Release of Records Form and Transcript (past year and current year)
  • Applicant Questionnaire
  • Graded English writing assignment (current year)

We recommend submitting evaluation forms to your school in early December to ensure they are received by our office by January 15, 2024.  


General Planning Timeline

We welcome your interest at any time of the year and you are encouraged to inquire at any point in your search. We understand each family has a unique timeline and circumstances related to their school search. Our friendly Admission staff is accessible all year long to assist you wherever you are in the search process.

The priority application deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is January 15, 2024. For applications received after January 15, will be considered in the second round in April if space permits. Here is the link to return to the application checklist in the parent portal.

Start a New Application

Here’s a look at the general timeline.

  • Jun-Dec: Make an inquiry or Visit Campus by registering for a tour, info session, open house, or a shadow day visit.
  • Sep-Jan: Complete a new Application to get access to your personalized checklist to schedule a shadow day visit, to schedule an interview and to submit supporting documents (transcripts and recommendations). Applications are due January 15 in order to guarantee an admission decision on March 1, 2024. For applications received after January 15, 2024 the Admission Office will work closely with families to expedite the process and complete all steps of the application as soon as possible. Second-round decisions will be made as space allows. 
  • Sep-Dec: Schedule an Interview through your application checklist after completing an application
  • Sep-Nov: Register for an academic assessment based on the grade to which your child is applying.
    • Please note, while not required, students applying to Middle or Upper School are encouraged to provide the results of standardized assessments from ISEE, SSAT, WISC or PSAT as part of their application for admission. SSSAS strongly recommends completing a standardized assessment if the family is relocating from outside the Washington, D.C. area, if the student has been homeschooled, and for those who feel their transcript does not fully reflect their potential.  
    • SSSAS hosts SSAT test-taking on our Upper School campus on October 14, November 11, December 9, and January 6. Register through SSAT. Our school code is 6238.
    • In lieu of the above, applicants are welcome to visit campus on a select Saturday to take a 60-minute SSSAS assessment.  Please note that, unlike the above assessments, the results of that assessment are not shared with other schools. The SSSAS assessment may be scheduled through the application checklist.
  • Dec-Jan 15: Complete support documents such as transcripts, teacher recommendations, and test results in order to guarantee an admission decision on March 1, 2024. For applications completed after January 15, 2024 the Admission Office will work closely with families to expedite the process and complete all steps of the application as soon as possible. Second-round decisions will be made as space allows. 
  • Jan-Feb: Wrap up campus visits and testing.
  • Feb 1: Test results must be submitted by Feb 1, 2024. Optional Financial Assistance forms are due.
  • Mar: Decisions are mailed; deposits are made.
  • Apr: Revisit campus to meet and celebrate with some of your new classmates.
  • May-Jun: End your current school year strong!