FAQ

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

• When are Loyola's admissions decisions released?

  9th grade applicants who are applying Early Decision will be notified on December 12th, 2024
  
  9th grade applicants who are applying Regular Decision and have submitted all pieces of their application by the required deadline (December 13th, 2024) will be notified on January 31st, 2025.
  
  Transfer applicants will be notified on a rolling basis
  
  If you have not received notification by the date above according to your students' school, please email admissions@loyolanyc.org. 

• How can I apply to Loyola School?

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

• 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 are important dates to keep in mind?

  The 2025-26 school year application will go live on August 15th, 2024.
  
  Part 1 of the application will be due for all applicants on October 25th, 2024.
  
  Part 2 of the application for the Early Decision applicants will be due November 15th, 2024. Regular Decision applications will be due December 13th, 2024.
  

• 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 2025-26 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 15th, 2024.
  • Interviews will be held starting October 8, 2024.

• Can I spend a day at Loyola?

  Yes! Early decision and Legacy applicants are welcome to schedule a shadow day between October 16th, 2024 and January 8th, 2025. Please email us at admissions@loyolanyc.org after Part 1 of your application is complete to schedule.
  
  Regular decision applicants will have the opportunity to attend a revisit day in February and March of 2025 once they have been accepted!

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

  Please visit our Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid 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.

• 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