How to Apply

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTs

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Important Dates
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Completed Online Application Due
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Thursday, February 15, 2024 by 12:00 pm - Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements
Kindergarten applicants must turn five on or before October 15, 2024.

A submitted online application
Parent/guardian conversation: All applicant parents/guardians will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Hewitt admissions team.
The ISAAGNY confidential school report: This report is to be filled out by your daughter’s current program and is accessible through our admissions portal after you submit the online application.
Kindergarten group assessment: All kindergarten applicants will be seen in a group setting. These group meetings are held in person at our lower school building.

Grades 1-4

Grades 1-4 Important Dates
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Completed Online Application Due
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Monday, March 4, 2024 by 12:00 pm - Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements

A submitted online application
Parent/guardian conversation: All applicant parents/guardians will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Hewitt admissions team.
ISAAGNY confidential school reports and student records
Student participation in a personalized assessment
Hewitt does not require applicants to grades 1-4 to take standardized tests as part of the application process.

Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 Important Dates
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Completed Online Application Due
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Grades 5-8 Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Monday, March 4, 2024 by 12:00 pm - Grades 5-8 Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements

A submitted online application
Parent/guardian conversation: All applicant parents/guardians will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Hewitt admissions team.
Student participation in an interview with a member of the admissions team
All supplementary materials submitted including the ISAAGNY common student essays, school records, and teacher evaluation forms
Hewitt requires standardized tests as part of the application process. Families applying for grades 5 through 8 should submit current results from either the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). To ensure The Hewitt School receives your test results, please use SSAT code 38332 or ISEE code 333815.

Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 Important Dates
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Completed Online Application Due
Friday, February 23, 2024 - Grades 9-12 Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Thursday, March 14, 2024 by 12:00 pm - Grades 9-12 Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements

A submitted online application
Parent/guardian conversation: All applicant parents/guardians will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Hewitt admissions team.
Student participation in an interview with a member of the admissions team
All supplementary materials submitted including the ISAAGNY common student essays, school records, and teacher evaluation forms
Hewitt requires standardized tests as part of the application process. Families applying for grades 9 through 12 should submit current results from either the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). To ensure The Hewitt School receives your test results, please use SSAT code 38332 or ISEE code 333815.

Admissions steps

Create an Online Application

Create and submit an application through our Application Portal.

Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

If applicable, apply for Financial Aid and complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) through SSS. All required documentation must be uploaded to the SSS website by December 1, 2023. Please request that a report be sent to The Hewitt School.

Schedule Your Appointments

All families will have a one-on-one parent/guardian conversation with an admissions team member.
Applicants will be seen in a group setting or one-on-one depending on the applicant’s applying grade. You can schedule these appointments in the Application Portal.

Submit All Required Materials

This includes a completed application, school records, teacher evaluation forms, and any supplementary documents.