FAQ

List of 12 frequently asked questions.

• How can I apply to Loyola School?

  To begin the application process, please create an account with Finalsite Enrollment.

• What is the difference between Early and Regular Decision?

  • Early Decision and Regular Decision are the two application tracks students can choose from when applying for the 9th grade at Loyola School. 
  • Students who choose to apply Early Decision to Loyola School know that Loyola is their number one choice for high school and should they be admitted, they will enroll. These students will have an earlier deadline to submit Part 2 of their application and their financial aid application.
  • Students who apply Early Decision will be notified of admission in mid-December and must submit their enrollment contract by January 8th, 2026.
  • Students who choose to apply Regular Decision to Loyola School are the majority of applicants who will have a more standardized deadline for their admission and financial aid application and will be notified of their enrollment decision on January 29th, 2026. Regular Decision applicants will have until mid-March to submit their enrollment contract. 
  • Students may change their application from Early to Regular or Regular to Early by notifying the admissions office. 

  
  Please note that if a student makes it to the semi-finalist round at Regis or is applying to a Specialized High School, we ask that they do not apply Early Decision, as Loyola's enrollment contract will be due before notification from these schools.

• What are important dates to keep in mind?

  • The 2026-27 school year application will go live on August 11th, 2025.
  • Part 1 of the application will be due for all applicants on October 31st, 2025.
  • Part 2 of the application for the Early Decision applicants will be due November 14th, 2025. Regular Decision applications will be due December 12th, 2025.

• Is there a standardized test required for admission?

  • Loyola accepts either the ISEE, SSAT, or HSPT. We do not prefer one test over the other and we view all equally.
  • Loyola will be hosting the HSPT in the fall. Check back for details and registration later this year. 
  • 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.
  • We strongly recommend that applicants take one of the above exams no later than December 1st.

• Is an interview required for admission?

  • Yes, interviews will be required for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants are asked to sign up for an interview slot through their Finalsite Enrollment portal. Interviews will be available on a first come first serve basis.
  • Families will be able to sign up for interviews after they have submitted their initial application form, which will go live on August 11th, 2025.
  • Interviews will be held starting October 1, 2025.

• When are Loyola's admissions decisions released?

  • 9th grade application decisions for the 2025-2026 school year were released on January 31st, 2025. 
  • All applications moving forward for the 2025-2026 school year are released on a rolling basis.

• Can I spend a day at Loyola?

  • Yes! Early decision and Legacy applicants are welcome to schedule a shadow day between October 6th, 2025 and January 7th, 2026. Please email us to schedule at admissions@loyolanyc.org after Part 1 of your application is complete.
  • Regular decision applicants will have the opportunity to spend a full or half day at Loyola in January, February and March of 2026. 

• Where can I get more information on tuition, scholarships, and the financial aid process?

  Please visit our Affording Loyola School page for more information.

• Does applying for financial aid influence the admission decision?

  No, Loyola’s admissions decision is independent of the financial aid decision.

• Who may apply for financial aid?

  Any applicant may apply for financial aid. Financial aid is primarily awarded to incoming 9th grade students, and on a limited basis for returning students who did not initially receive financial aid as well as transfer students.

• Is there a core curriculum at Loyola?

  Yes. Please Click Here to see an overview of the curriculum and courses that students take during their four years at Loyola.

• What is Loyola's policy on students with specialized learning needs?

  Please see the link below for more information on Loyola's policy for students with specialized learning needs. If you have additional questions please contact the Admissions Office at 646-346-8131.
  
  Learning Needs Policy