Admissions

Upper School

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Applying to Upper School

A completed Poly application consists of multiple items. Use the checklist below to help keep track of the application requirements.

Instructions:
Choose File > Print. Choose Adobe PDF as the printer in the Print dialog box. Print.

Upper School Checklist

RAVENNA ACCOUNT
Applicants must have a Ravenna account to access our online admissions portal. Once your account is active, you’ll see more details and may register for events.
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
Our application opens on September 1, 2021 and includes some background information.
Deadline: November 22, 2021.
VIRTUAL INTERVIEW
For applicants to Grade 9, please self-register for an available virtual interview appointment as soon as you submit your application. For applicants to Grades 10, 11, and 12, interviews are based on space availability and are by invitation.
IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Join us for an in-person or virtual information session to learn more about our program and admissions process.
IN-PERSON SELF-GUIDED CAMPUS TOUR (OPTIONAL)
We invite you to explore our campus and envision your family at Poly Prep.
COMMUNITY EVENTS (OPTIONAL)
Members of our Poly Prep community are looking forward to connecting with you.
PARENT/ GUARDIAN SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
We look forward to learning more about your child and family.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
STUDENT WRITING SAMPLE
Please upload a sample of written work completed by your child as a school assignment during the current academic year. The sample may be an essay, paragraph or response/reflection. We understand that there are a wide variety of ways that written work is assigned and teachers provide feedback. We prefer that the writing sample include the description of the assignment and the teacher comments/feedback/grade if available.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Poly Prep requires Math and English teacher recommendations. If both subjects are taught by one person, that teacher may complete both recommendation forms. We strongly recommend that you request the recommendations after October 15 to give the teacher enough time to get to know your child and complete the form before it is due.
Deadline: January 7, 2022
TRANSCRIPTS
Print the Transcript Request Form in Ravenna and submit it to the records office at your child’s current school after December 1.
Deadline: January 7, 2022
ISEE OR SSAT TESTING
Testing is optional for all grades this year so that our applications process does not preclude students who may not have access to resources that enable them to take the test remotely. We support equally students who decide to submit standardized test results and those who do not.
Deadline: January 7, 2022
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
Any other supplemental documents as detailed on the application.
Deadline: January 7, 2022

Director of Upper School Admissions & Financial Aid

LaTasha Richards P’26, ’29, ’31, ’33

University of Virginia – BS