Admissions

Apply to A-S

Due to COVID-19, for the fall 2020, Allen-Stevenson will be holding all admissions events virtually.

Apply to A-S

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will open on August 25, 2020. In order to apply, you must first create a Ravenna account. If you have any questions about the process or using the Ravenna system, please contact Devin LaSane , Darlene Mays or Ravenna customer care.

Admissions Process

Please click on the links below to learn more about the process for your family.

Thank you, 
Susan Etess
Director of Admissions, Enrollment, and Financial Aid

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Steps to Apply to Kindergarten

    Click here for a downloadable PDF of this information. 

    Due to COVID-19, for fall 2020, Allen-Stevenson will be conducting a virtual tour and interview for prospective parents along with a virtual meet and greet for your son. 

    Application
    Within the Ravenna system, please complete your son’s student profile, upload your son’s picture, and complete your family information and education history for your son. Please take a moment to proofread all of the information that you input into the Ravenna system to be sure that it reads exactly as you would intend.
     
    Parent Interview with Tour
    We ask that all prospective parents attend the interview with a member of our Admissions team. You will also have the opportunity to attend a parent-led virtual tour of our school during that time. Our admissions coordinator will reach out to you to schedule both events. 
     
    Kindergarten Assessment 
    Due to COVID-19, Allen-Stevenson is participating in the Thinking and Engagement assessment along with other schools. All Kindergarten candidates are required to take the T&E assessment for the 2020-2021 admissions season. You will need to register for the T&E assessment directly with T&E assessment project coordinator. Please note that you only need to register for the assessment once and the results will be shared with the participating schools to which you are applying in order to alleviate the burden of taking multiple remote assessments.
     
    Kindergarten Meet & Greet 
    Your son will be asked to spend some time virtually with some of our Lower School teachers. He will participate in several engaging activities so that we have the opportunity to get to know him. Once you have registered your son for the T&E assessment, please email us to schedule this visit. 
     
    Head of School's Chat
    We invite you to join in a conversation with our Head of School and Head of the Lower School to gain more insight into our philosophy and programs and to answer any of your questions. Please register for this event in Ravenna.
     
    School Reports 
    Please arrange to have the ISAAGNY report and any transcripts sent to Allen-Stevenson from your son’s present school. Click on the link within Ravenna and follow the instructions to input your child's current teacher's name and email address. The teacher will receive an email with a link to a secure ISAAGNY form. Once the teacher fills out the form they will submit it directly to our school. After we have received the form from the teacher we will mark this step as complete in Ravenna. Please allow us time for processing.

    Please note the following Important Dates for Kindergarten Admissions: 
    • Application Deadline: Applications received after Tuesday, December 1, 2020 will be placed on a wait list. 
    • ISAAGNY Notification Deadline: Families will be notified of a decision on Thursday, February 4, 2021. 
    • Parent Reply Deadline: Families must notify schools of their decision by 12:00PM on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

  • Steps to Apply to Grades 1-3

    Click here for a downloadable PDF of this information. 

    Due to COVID-19, for the fall 2020, Allen-Stevenson will be conducting a virtual tour and interview for prospective parents along with a virtual meet and greet for your son. 

    Application
    Within the Ravenna system, please complete your son’s student profile, upload your son’s picture, and complete your family information and education history for your son. Please take a moment to proofread all of the information that you input into the Ravenna system to be sure that it reads exactly as you would intend.
     
    Parent Interview with Tour
    We ask that all prospective parents attend the interview with a member of our Admissions team. You will also have the opportunity to attend a parent-led virtual tour of our school during that time. Our Assistant Director of Admissions will reach out to you to schedule both events.
     
    Lower School Meet and Greet 
    Candidates for Grades 1, 2 and 3 will meet with the Admissions team so that we have an opportunity to get to know your son better. During that time, he will also participate in a remote assessment via Zoom. Please register for this event in Ravenna.
     
    Independent School Entrance Exam 
    Candidates for Grades 2 & 3 are required to submit scores from the ERB’s Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE Primary Level). Please request that scores be sent directly to Allen-Stevenson (School Code: 336186). *Candidates for Grade 1 are not required to take the ISEE exam.
     
    School Reports 
    Please arrange to have the ISAAGNY report and any transcripts sent to Allen-Stevenson from your son’s present school. Click on the link within Ravenna and follow the instructions to input your child's current teacher's name and email address. The teacher will receive an email with a link to a secure ISAAGNY form. Once the teacher fills out the form they will submit it directly to our school. After we have received the form from the teacher we will mark this step as complete in Ravenna. Please allow us time for processing.

    Please note the following Important Dates for Ongoing Admissions:
    • Application Deadline: Applications received after Tuesday, December 1, 2020 will be placed on a wait list. 
    • ISAAGNY Notification Deadline: Families will be notified of a decision on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. 
    • Parent Reply Deadline: Families must notify schools of their decision by 12:00PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

  • Steps to Apply to Grades 4-6

    Click here for a downloadable PDF of this information. 

    Due to COVID-19, for the fall 2020, Allen-Stevenson will be conducting a virtual tour and interview for prospective parents along with a virtual meet and greet for your son. 
     
    Application
    Within the Ravenna system, please complete your son’s student profile, upload your son’s picture, and complete your family information and education history for your son. Please take a moment to proofread all of the information that you input into the Ravenna system to be sure that it reads exactly as you would intend.
     
    Parent Interview with Tour
    We ask that all prospective parents attend the interview with the Head of the Middle School and the Director of Admissions. You will also have the opportunity to attend a parent-led virtual tour of our school during that time. Our admissions coordinator will reach out to you to schedule both events.
     
    Middle School Meet and Greet 
    Candidates for Grades 4, 5 and 6 will meet with the Admissions team so that we have an opportunity to get to know your son better. During that time, he will also participate in a remote assessment via Zoom. Please register for this event in Ravenna.
     
    Independent School Entrance Exam 
    Candidates for Grades 4, 5, and 6are required to submit scores from the ERB’s Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE Primary Level-Grade 4 and ISEE Lower Level- Grades 5 and 6). Please request that scores be sent directly to Allen-Stevenson (School Code: 336186).
     
    School Reports 
    Please arrange to have the ISAAGNY report and any transcripts sent to Allen-Stevenson from your son’s present school. Click on the link within Ravenna and follow the instructions to input your child's current teacher's name and email address. The teacher will receive an email with a link to a secure ISAAGNY form. Once the teacher fills out the form they will submit it directly to our school. After we have received the form from the teacher we will mark this step as complete in Ravenna. Please allow us time for processing.
     
    Please note the following Important Dates for Ongoing Admissions:
    • Application Deadline: Applications received after Tuesday, December 1, 2020 will be placed on a wait list. 
    • ISAAGNY Notification Deadline: Families will be notified of a decision on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. 
    • Parent Reply Deadline: Families must notify schools of their decision by 12:00PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

  • Steps to Apply to Grades 7-8

    Click here for a downloadable PDF of this information. 

    Due to COVID-19, for the fall 2020, Allen-Stevenson will be conducting a virtual tour and interview for prospective parents along with a virtual meet and greet for your son. 
     
    Application
    Within the Ravenna system, please complete your son’s student profile, upload your son’s picture, and complete your family information and education history for your son. Please take a moment to proofread all of the information that you input into the Ravenna system to be sure that it reads exactly as you would intend.
     
    Parent Interview with Tour
    We ask that all prospective parents attend the interview with the Head of the Upper School and the Director of Admissions. You will also have the opportunity to attend a parent-led virtual tour of our school during that time. Our admissions coordinator will reach out to you to schedule both events.
     
    Upper School Meet and Greet 
    Candidates for Grades 7 and 8 will meet with the Admissions team so that we have an opportunity to get to know your son better. During that time, he will also participate in a remote assessment via Zoom. Please register for this event in Ravenna.
     
    Independent School Entrance Exam 
    Candidates for Grades 7 & 8are required to submit scores from the ERB’s Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE Middle Level). Please request that scores be sent directly to Allen-Stevenson (School Code: 336186).
     
    School Reports 
    Please arrange to have the ISAAGNY report, ISAAGNY English Recommendation, and ISAAGNY Math Recommendation sent to Allen-Stevenson. Additionally, please arrange to have any transcripts sent to Allen-Stevenson from your son’s present school. Click on the link  within Ravenna and follow instructions to input your child's English teacher and Math teacher’s name and email addresses. You may choose any one of your child’s teachers to fill out the ISAAGNY report and should click on the link and follow the instructions to input their name as well. Each teacher will receive an email with a link to a secure ISAAGNY form. Once the teacher fills out the form they will submit it directly to our school. After we have received the form from the teacher we will mark this step as complete in Ravenna. Please allow us time for processing.
     
    Please note the following Important Dates for Ongoing Admissions:
    • Application Deadline: Applications received after Tuesday, December 1, 2020 will be placed on a wait list. 
    • ISAAGNY Notification Deadline: Families will be notified of a decision on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. 
    • Parent Reply Deadline: Families must notify schools of their decision by 12:00PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

  • Steps to Apply for Siblings and Legacy Applicants

    Click here for a downloadable PDF of this information. 

    Due to COVID-19, for the fall 2020, Allen-Stevenson will be conducting a virtual tour and interview for prospective parents along with a virtual meet and greet for your son. 

    We are delighted that there has been an increase in interest among Allen-Stevenson alumni and families with siblings who have sons of school age! We encourage you to apply early in order to complete the admissions process, especially if you would like to be considered for “early notification”, in accordance with ISAAGNY policies.
     
    Please note the following important dates for Early Decision and Notification for Siblings and Legacy Applicants:
    • Early Decision Application Deadline: Applications are due by Tuesday, November 2, 2020.
    • School Report Deadline: School reports for Early Decision consideration must be completed by sending schools and submitted to receiving schools by Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
    • ISAAGNY Early Notification Deadline: Families will be notified of a decision on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
    • Early Decision ISAAGNY Parent Reply Deadline: Families should notify schools of their decision by 12:00pm on Monday, January 11, 2021.


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Allen-Stevenson’s distinctive “enlightened traditional” approach educates boys to become scholars and gentlemen.