Middle School Application Process

Due to Covid-19, all aspects of the 2021-22 admissions process will be conducted virtually.

  • After an application is on file, a Middle School applicant to Grade 5, 6 or 7 will be scheduled for a virtual appointment with the Admissions Office.
  •  For Grade 8, appointments are scheduled for an applicant only when there is an opportunity for enrollment in the grade.

Application Checklist:

  • Submit application and $75 fee to Collegiate School by December 6. The application fee may be waived for families applying for financial aid. Retain a copy of the application for your files.

  • Schedule the applicant to take the ERB test (ISEE) at erblearn.org (school code 333565) or the SSAT test (school code 2493) and arrange for results to be sent to Collegiate School.
     
  • Request official transcript from current school. In order to help us know the student, please provide our office with a parent copy of the previous year report card if it is not included in the transcript. Please send it to SubmitInfo@collegiateschool.org.

    Transcript Request Form

  • Two current recommendations, one from an English teacher and one from a math teacher, are required of applicants for admission.

    English Recommendation Form
    Math Recommendation Form

  • Applicants to Grades 5-8 should submit a writing sample, which includes feedback or has been graded by a current teacher, to the Admissions Office. (see the Essays section of Requirements).

  • The Admissions Office will call to schedule a virtual applicant meeting, after the application is on file. 

  • Applicants to Grade 8 may contact the Admissions Office regarding opportunities for enrollment.  Appointments are scheduled only when there is an opportunity for enrollment in the grade.

  • If applying for financial aid –
  • File the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) with the School and Student Services by communitybrands (sssandtadsfa.force.com/parents). Collegiate SSS code: 2488
  • Provide your family's most recently filed federal tax return and supplementary documents to Collegiate School, no later than January 14, 2022.

Admissions Office Contact Info:

Please Note:

All information concerning the applicant should be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than January 7.
Return required forms by email to SubmitInfo@collegiateschool.org. In email correspondence, please include in the subject line the applicant's entering grade and first and last names.
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