Admissions

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in Loyola School!

We currently have limited availability in the 9th and 10th grades for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in applying for the Fall of 2025, please email Ms. Julia Dolan, the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, (jdolan@loyolanyc.org) as soon as possible to begin the application process.

To begin Part 1 of the application process, please create a Finalsite Enrollment account and submit the initial application form by Friday, October 31st. 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: ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. We do not prefer one test over the other and we view all equally.
    • 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 will be offering the HSPT at Loyola on two separate dates: Nov. 22 and Dec. 13. Register through the application checklist after you submit Part 1 of the application.
    • Students applying Early Decision are strongly encouraged to sit for their preferred standardized test no later than Nov. 23.

  • Graded Writing Sample - 7th or 8th Grade

    • Students are required to submit one graded ELA assignment from either 7th or 8th grade.
    • The assignment should not exceed 2 pages, and does not need to include the marked grade upon submission.

  • 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. You will sign up for your tour and interview through the application checklist after you submit Part 1.
    • 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, as we 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

    • If you wish to apply for need-based financial aid, please visit our Affording Loyola School page for more information.
    • Financial Aid applications are due November 21, 2025 for Early Decision applicants and January 8, 2026 for Regular Decision applicants.

  • Attend a Shadow Day

    • Early Decision and Legacy applicants are invited to attend at shadow day between October and January after the completion of Part 1 of their application. To schedule your shadow day, please email Ms. Gillian Sumberac at gsumberac@loyolanyc.org.
    • Students applying Regular Decision will have the opportunity to attend a shadow day in January 2026 and/or a revisit day in February and March.

  • Attend an Open House

    6-8th grade students and their families are invited to attend an Open House at Loyola School on two dates:
    Registration for both events is required. If you are unable to attend your respective Open House, you are welcome to register for the alternative option.

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