Apply to Upper School
Your Brearley Journey Starts Here.
We review a student's application with an attention to character, intellectual curiosity and a desire to grow and be challenged both individually and collectively among a diverse community of students, families, alumnae/alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. We are seeking academically motivated students who will contribute positively to our community and parents/guardians who will also partner well with us as we foster a more inclusive program.
Our application opens at 12:00 pm on August 12, 2024. Find a detailed timeline of key dates below.
Admissions Timeline
| Admission Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Receipt of Application Part I | December 6, 2024 |
| Schedule a Tour and Interview | December 9, 2024 |
| Completion of Financial Assistance Application | December 16, 2024 |
| Receipt of Application Part II | January 9, 2025 |
| Deadline for Completion of File | January 9, 2025 |
| Decision Notification Date | February 21, 2025 |
| Decision Reply Date | 12:00 pm March 12, 2025 |
Admissions Process
1. Application Part I and Fee
The application fee is $85. Families applying for financial assistance should use code FA2024 when prompted to waive the application fee. Apply here.
2. Parent/Guardian and Applicant Campus Visit
Applicants and their families will have the opportunity to schedule their in-person campus visit once Part I of their application has been submitted. The campus visit consists of a tour of the Brearley School guided by an Upper School student ambassador, in addition to student and parent/guardian interviews with a member of our Admissions Committee. During the parent/guardian interview, the applicant will take her math assessment.
3. Take the ISEE or SSAT Exam
We suggest you register for a test date no later than December so that Brearley will receive the results in time for the first round of decisions.
You may register for the ISEE exam online here. Our ISEE code is 333475.
You may register for the SSAT here. Our SSAT code is 1799.
Please remember to list Brearley as one of the schools to which you are applying, so that test results will be sent directly to us.
4. Assessments
All applicants are required to take our Brearley math and English assessments. The math assessment will be administered at the time of the family tour and interview. Dates for the English assessment will be posted on Ravenna once they have been finalized.
For more information about the Brearley assessments, please visit our Assessment FAQ page.
5. Application Part II: Official Transcript, Teacher References and Graded Essay
Links for an applicant's school and teachers to upload transcripts, teacher references for English and math, and a graded analytical essay with teacher comments from English or history class may be accessed directly from your account on Ravenna. Please do not share these links with your child's school and teachers until as much of the term’s work can be reflected as possible.
