Start here for a step-by-step guide to the private school application process.

Applying to Private Schools: Step-by-Step

• Getting Started:
• Timeline
• Types of Schools
• Factors to Consider

• Search Schools:
• Preliminary Research
• Inquiries
• Reviewing Material

• Visit Schools:
• School Visit
• Interview

• Apply to Schools:
• Application Forms
• Admission Tests
• Financial Aid

• Resources:
• Glossary of Terms
• Helpful Links

Standard Application Online (SAO)

The Standard Application Online for admission to independent boarding and day schools has been designed to simplify the admission process for student applicants and the teachers who must complete recommendations. It was developed to make applying to independent schools easier and faster, and it is accepted by most SSAT member schools.

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