How to Apply

We are now accepting online applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Please click here to apply.

If you are interested in applying for the 2022-2023 school year, please contact our admissions team directly at admissions@hewittschool.org for more information about which grades have openings.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTs

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Important Dates

Thursday, January 12, 2023 - Completed Online Application Due
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Thursday, February 16, 2023 by 12:00 pm - Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements
Kindergarten applicants must turn five on or before October 15, 2023.

A submitted online application
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.
Parent/guardian in-person or virtual conversation: All applicant parents/guardians will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Hewitt admissions team for approximately 30 minutes.

Grades 1-4

Grades 1-4 Important Dates

Thursday, January 12, 2023 - Completed Online Application Due
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Friday, March 3 by 12:00 pm - Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements

A submitted online application
ISAAGNY confidential school reports and student records
Student participation in a personalized virtual assessment
Parent/guardian in-person or virtual conversation with a member of the admissions team
Hewitt does not require applicants to grades 1-4 to take standardized tests as part of the application process.

Grades 5-12

Grades 5-12 Important Dates

Thursday, January 12, 2023 - Completed Online Application Due
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - Grades 5-8 Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Friday, March 3, 2023 by 12:00 pm - Grades 5-8 Parent Reply Deadline
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Grades 9-12 Parent Notification of Admissions Decision
Thursday, March 16, 2023 by 12:00 pm - Grades 9-12 Parent Reply Deadline

Application Requirements

A submitted online application
All supplementary materials submitted including the ISAAGNY common student essays, school records, and teacher evaluation forms
Student participation in an in-person or virtual group interview with members of the Hewitt community. Applicants to grades 5 and 6 will participate in group interviews. Applicants to grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 will have a one-on-one interview with an admissions team member. Applicants to grade 9 will participate in an in-person design challenge.
Parent/guardian participation in an in-person or virtual conversation with a member of the admissions team
Hewitt is a test-optional school and does not require standardized tests as part of the application process. However, families applying for grades 5 through 12 may opt to submit current results from either the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).

Admissions steps

Create an Online Application

Create and submit an application through our Application Portal.

Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

If applicable, register for Financial Aid and complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) through SSS. All required documentation must be uploaded to the SSS website by December 12, 2022. 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. The admissions team will email you directly with your daughter’s date and time.
- Grade K: In-person admissions playgroup
- Grades 1-4: Virtual student assessment
- Grades 5-6: Virtual student group interview
- Grades 7-8: Virtual individual student interview
- Grade 9: In-person design challenge
- Grades 10-12: Virtual individual student interview

Submit All Required Materials

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