Application Process

List of 7 items.

• 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 this coming fall. 
  • The HSPT at Loyola is only open to students who are applying to Loyola.

• 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.