Admissions

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in Loyola School!

Loyola School’s admissions team has limited availability remaining for the Class of 2029. 

To begin part 1 of the application process, please create a Finalsite Enrollment account and submit the initial application form. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission process as this will be your primary email contact with our school. The application fee is $80.

If at any point you have questions about Finalsite Enrollment or our application process, please contact us at admissions@loyolanyc.org.

Part 2 - Checklist Items

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  • 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Transcripts

    • Applicants must submit a full-year transcript from 6th and 7th grade academic years, as well as the first-term transcript from the current 8th grade academic year.
    • Please ask your child's current school to upload transcripts directly to Finalsite Enrollment or email to admissions@loyolanyc.org

  • Standardized Testing

    • Loyola accepts the following entrance exams (we do not prefer one test over the other and we view all equally): ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT
    • If you wish for Loyola to receive SSAT scores our school code is 4710. If you wish for Loyola to receive ISEE scores our school code is 333755.
    • Loyola is not a TACHS school member. Please do not list us as one of your three school choices.

  • Graded Writing Sample - 7th or 8th Grade

    • Students are required to submit one graded ELA assignment from either the 7th or 8th grade. The assignment should not exceed 2 pages.

  • Open Ended Student Question

    • Students are required to answer one open ended question explaining why they are interested in Loyola School. The response should not exceed one paragraph (5-7 sentences)

  • Parent or Guardian Statement

    • Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit a short statement explaining why they feel Loyola School would be the right fit for their child/family.

  • Teacher Recommendations

    • Applicants must submit teacher evaluation forms from both an English and a math teacher. Teachers can be from either 7th or 8th grade.
    • Evaluation forms will be sent straight to their teachers through the application checklist and will be marked as complete once the form is returned. Please give your teachers sufficient notice so they can complete the forms before the application deadline.

  • Admissions Interview and Tour

    • All applicants will be required to schedule and attend a family tour and interview. Once you have submitted part 1 of your application, please email admissions@loyolanyc.org to schedule your family tour and interview.
    • Should you live outside of the New York City area and are not able to come in for an in person tour and interview, please notify the admissions office and we will offer virtual appointments on a case-by-case basis.

Optional Application Steps

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  • Additional Materials

    Families have the opportunity to upload additional items to their application should they feel it is necessary. Additional items can include but are not limited to:
    • Additional teacher recommendations
    • Special interest recommendations
    • Student interest portfolio (art collections, music submissions, athletic highlights, etc.)
    • Personal evaluations
    • Psychological reports
    • Attendance records
    • Disciplinary action records

  • Apply for Financial Aid

    • At this time Loyola School is no longer accepting financial aid applications for the Class of 2029. Should your family require need-based financial aid in order for your child to enroll at Loyola School, please reach out to the admissions office prior to completing the application.
    • To learn more about our Tuition, Scholarships and Need-Based Financial Aid, please visit this page. 

  • Attend a Shadow Day

    • Students who successfully complete the application process are welcome to attend a full/half day at Loyola School.
    • For more information, please contact our Associate Director of Admissions, Ms. Gillian Sumberac at gsumberac@loyolanyc.org.

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