NYC Private School Admissions: Get Ready Now

Applying to NYC private and independent schools in New York City is no walk in the park, but with these helpful tools, you’ll be on your way!

1. Preschool Admissions Timeline

Get our comprehensive outline by season. Find out when to get your list of schools together, when to apply and when you’ll get notifications from schools. Download the preschool timeline here.

2. Preschool Age Calculator

For fall enrollment, your child generally needs to be at least 2.0 years old by September 1 of the year of entry, though a select few NYC preschool programs begin at a younger age–as early as 1.6 years old. Use this age calculator to determine your child’s eligibility.

3. Kindergarten Admissions Checklist

Keep track of your applications and where you are in the admissions process for each school. Get the kindergarten admissions checklist here.

4. K-12 Admissions Timeline

Get our comprehensive outline arranged by season. Find out when to get your list of schools together, when to apply and when you’ll get notifications from schools.

5. Middle & High School Admissions Checklist

Keep track of your applications and where you are in the admissions process for each school. Download the middle & high school checklist to keep yourself on track!

6. Financial Aid Estimator

By using school member Choate Rosemary Hall’s Calculator you can learn more about what schools consider when making financial aid awards.

7. Notification and Reply Dates

Already applied for 2024? Be sure to have these ISAAGNY application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar.

Do you need more help understanding the NYC private school admissions process?

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