Peddie School

  • Founded: 1864
  • Address: 201 South Main Street, Hightstown - New Jersey, United States (Map)
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As you begin to explore the next step in your educational journey, we want to share with you why Peddie may be your perfect landing spot. Here, you can engage your passions to reach your potential and realize your purpose, on our campus and in the world beyond.

In our community, everyone is known and valued. We constantly seek ways to improve ourselves, and support others in their own pursuits. We are fearless enough to take smart risks, but flexible enough to change our minds in the face of new information or new circumstances or a better idea. We thrive on debate, ask challenging questions and work collaboratively to solve problems.

We begin each day wanting to be better than we were yesterday, as individuals and as a community. We are committed to a holistic review of each student who applies to Peddie; all components of the application are equally important.

Applying to Peddie consists of three steps: the interview, standardized testing and the application. Each piece of the process helps us see the many facets that make you the person you are. Our admission staff is ready to assist you along the way; please contact us at (609) 944-7501 or [email protected] at any time.

Interview

The interview is required and provides an opportunity for an admission officer to get to know more about you. At this time, all interviews take place via Zoom. All applicants must complete an inquiry form before scheduling an interview.

Interview slots are available Monday through Saturday each week. To schedule your interview, contact our office by phone or email at [email protected]. CALL (609) 944-7501

International Applicants

Interviews can be scheduled by contacting our International Student Coordinator at [email protected]. Applicants from mainland China are required to interview with a representative from Vericant before scheduling an interview at The Peddie School.

Test

We have learned that circumstances outside of our control are making testing extremely difficult at this time for some applicants, and we do not want testing to become a barrier to the many deserving and qualified students interested in coming to Peddie.

Peddie will be test optional for students applying for admission for the next academic year. Peddie will continue to consider every application holistically as we assess whether a student is a strong fit for our rigorous academic program and rich, multi-faceted programs and community.

Complete Your Application

The Peddie School uses the Standard Application Online (SAO).

Required Items

  • Student biographic profile
  • Student essays
  • Required transcripts:
    • Current academic year, including first quarter or trimester
    • Last two academic year
  • Required recommendations:
    • Current or last year English teacher
    • Current or last year Math teacher
    • Principal/Guidance Counselor
  • The Peddie School supplement form
  • Graded writing sample (required for grades 11 and post-graduate applicants only)

Test scores*

  • Grades 9 and 10: SSAT or ISEE
  • Grades 11 and PG: PSAT, SAT or ACT

*If you are not taking any of the above tests, please submit the following in lieu of test scores:

  • Grade 9 and 10: additional teacher recommendation
  • Grade 11 and PG: additional teacher recommendation and graded math assessment from the current school year

Any additional materials can be uploaded under "Additional Personal and Academic Achievement Materials" section of the SAO or they can be uploaded by a guidance counselor with the required transcripts.

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