Admissions

Upper School

WELCOME! JOIN OUR FALL ADMISSIONS EVENTS!

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, 2022 and includes some background information.
Deadline: November 18, 2022.
IN-PERSON INTERVIEW
For applicants to Grade 9, we will be in touch via phone to schedule an interview appointment for applications completed by our deadline. For applicants to Grades 10, 11, and 12, interviews are based on space availability and are by invitation.
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
Join us for an information session to learn more about our program and admissions process.
COMMUNITY EVENTS (OPTIONAL)
We offer a variety of opportunities to connect with our Poly Prep community members.
PARENT/ GUARDIAN SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
We look forward to learning more about your child and family.
Deadline: December 15, 2022
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, 2022
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 12, 2023
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 12, 2023
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 12, 2023
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
Any other supplemental documents as detailed on the application.
Deadline: January 12, 2023

Director of Upper School Admissions & Financial Aid

LaTasha Richards P’26, ’29, ’31, ’33

University of Virginia – BS