Admissions

Upper School

WELCOME! Our Preliminary Application for 2027-2028 school year will open on September 8.

Applying to Upper School

Please review the application checklist and important dates for the 2027-2028 school year.

A completed Poly application includes multiple required items. The checklist below will help you track each requirement.

You must have a Ravenna account to access the application portal. Once your account is active, you will be able to view application details and register for events.

Upper School Checklist

GRADE 9
Grade 9 is the main entry point for Poly Upper School, and we typically enroll 35-40 new students each year. Grades 10-12 are non-entry years, with admission based on attrition. We review applications for interviews on a rolling basis up to the application deadline.

What to Expect

We look forward to connecting with your family. Our process is a holistic one designed to get to know students in a thoughtful, age-appropriate setting. It begins with an optional open house, continues with a one-on-one student and family in-person interview, and concludes with a comprehensive review of all of your child’s materials, including academic records, teacher recommendations, writing, standardized testing, and other submitted materials.

How to Apply
1. Submit the Preliminary Application: Deadline: November 20, 2026
  Complete the online application in Ravenna, including a short questionnaire, student photo, and upload of the 2025-2026 final report card.
2. Student and Family Interview
  After submitting your preliminary application, a member of the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule your Grade 9 Student and Parent/Guardian In-Person Interview. Students and at least one parent/guardian will participate in a one-on-one, in-person interview with a member of the Admissions Committee during the school day. The visit includes a 30-minute writing assessment and a student-led tour of campus.
3. Financial Aid Application (Optional): Deadline: December 15, 2026
  Families who wish to apply for financial aid should complete an application through Clarity.
4. Supporting Materials: Deadline: January 8, 2027
  - Parent/Guardian Short Answer Questions (ISAAGNY Parent Statement)
  - ISAAGNY Student Interests and Activities Form
  - ISAAGNY Student Common Essay
  - SSAT or ISEE (no testing preference; we superscore multiple submissions)
    - Scores must be received by the application deadline
    - We recommend taking the test by December 31 to ensure timely results
  - Math and English teacher recommendations
    - Please request both of these forms from your child’s current teacher after November 1 to allow teachers time to get to know your child. We will not accept recommendations that are submitted before November 1.
  - Academic Records
    - Official academic record from 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 submitted directly to us by your child’s school using the transcript request form
    - Fall report card from the current academic year
Decision Timeline
Poly Prep follows ISAAGNY guidelines. Admissions decisions for Grades 9-12 will be released on February 19, 2027, and families must respond by March 11, 2027.
GRADES 10-12
Grades 10-12 are non-entry years at Poly Prep, with admission based on attrition. We review applications for interviews on a rolling basis up to the application deadline. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview. Selections are based on the preliminary application materials submitted and space availability.

What to Expect
We look forward to connecting with your family. We carefully review preliminary materials, and selected students and their families engage in a one-on-one interview process with a member of the Admissions Committee. All completed applications receive a holistic review, including academic records, teacher recommendations, writing, standardized testing, and other submitted materials.

How to Apply
1. Submit the Preliminary Application: Deadline: November 6, 2026
  Complete the online application in Ravenna. The Preliminary Application includes the following:
  - Application questionnaire
  - Student photo
  - 2025-2026 report card
  - Changing Schools Essay
  - Parent/Guardian Short Answer Questions
  - Student Interests and Activities Form
  - Student Common Essay
  - PSAT/SAT results if available (only for Grades 11-12)
2. Student Interview and Parent/Guardian Conversation (by invitation)
  If selected, families will receive an emailed code with which to self-register for a Grade 10-12 Student and Parent/Guardian In-Person Interview. Students and at least one parent/guardian will participate in a one-on-one, in-person interview with a member of the Admissions Committee during the school day. The visit includes a 30-minute writing assessment and a student-led tour of campus.
3. Financial Aid Application (Optional): Deadline: December 15, 2026
  Families who wish to apply for financial aid should complete an application through Clarity.
4. Supporting Materials: Deadline: January 8, 2027
  - SSAT or ISEE (no testing preference; we superscore multiple submissions)
    - Scores must be received by the application deadline
    - We recommend taking the test by December 31 to ensure timely results
  - Math and English teacher recommendations
    - Please request both of these forms from your child’s current teacher after November 1 to allow teachers time to get to know your child. We will not accept recommendations that are submitted before November 1.
  - Academic Records
    - Official academic record from 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 submitted directly to us by your child’s school using the transcript request form
    - Fall report card from the current academic year
Decision Timeline
Poly Prep follows ISAAGNY guidelines. Admissions decisions for Grades 9-12 will be released on February 19, 2027, and families must respond by March 11, 2027.

Chief Enrollment and Financial Aid Officer

LaTasha Richards P’26, ’29, ’31, ’33

University of Virginia – BS

Associate Director of Admissions

Kyra Bloom

Barnard College, Columbia University – BA
Brooklyn College – MA
Teachers College, Columbia University – MA

Associate Director of Admissions

Jillianne Tejani P’31

Tufts University – BA
The American University, Washington College of Law – JD