This is Where it All Begins
Choosing the right school is an exciting and important endeavor and we’re here to help guide you through the process. Applicants and their families will learn more about our school’s culture as they work with us in admissions. We look forward to learning about each candidate’s talents, goals, and readiness for our dynamic environment.
As of September, we’re accepting applications for the next academic year for all grades. We are also accepting applications for mid-year transfers; please contact our office to learn about space in a particular grade. Students may join the Harvey community at every grade level, and are encouraged to apply for any grade. You should contact admissions or call with questions about grade availability.
If you plan to apply to The Harvey School as an International Student, we have all the answers to your questions on our International Applicants page.
Who should apply?
We seek students who will become active, engaged, caring members of our community of learners. While we do not set minimum standards for admission, students are selected for admission on the basis of academic aptitude, engagement with school and community, readiness to access our innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum and potential to be a good fit in our close-knit community.
We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This creates a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities for students looking for an environment where they can feel free to explore their passions and stretch their minds.
Students who learn best through highly structured courses and those that thrive with hands-on, project-based experiences will find that The Harvey School can meet their needs. We offer our students support, guidance, and encouragement and teach them how to go beyond limitations and reach their full potential.
Our Evaluation Process
Our Admissions Committee reviews each applicant's academic record, progress in school, teacher recommendations, personal attributes, and special interests to help determine fit. Along with an online tool called, Thrively, all this provides us with a deeper, holistic view of each candidate. Once your application has been submitted you will be sent a link.
We welcome applications for all grades for the current academic year. The Harvey School uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). First-time users will be prompted to create an account to access the application. A non-refundable fee of $75 is due with the application.
Test-taking deadline: January 5.
Please plan on completing any required tests by January 5, to ensure that scores will be available for Harvey’s consideration by February 1.
Application deadline: January 15.
The Application consists of the Student Biographic Profile, Student Essays and the Parent Statement. Applications submitted after January 15, will be considered on a rolling admission basis.
Completed Application deadline: February 1.
A completed application consists of the Student Biographic Profile, Student Essays and the Parent Statement, student and parent interview, required recommendations, grades/transcripts, and testing. Applications submitted after February 1, will be considered on a rolling admission basis.
Tuition Assistance (also known as Financial Aid) deadline: February 1,.
Tuition assistance (also known as Financial Aid) applications for new students must be submitted by February 1. More information about financial aid can be found on our Affording Harvey page.
Step 1: Start Your Application
The Harvey School participates in the Standard Application Online (SAO) to provide convenience for families applying to more than one school. You can simply begin your application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.
Once you have submitted the Biographic Information, Student Essays and Parent Statement, we will send you an email with a link to create your Harvey account where you can track the progress of your child’s application and all required items. You can still submit all your supporting documents to complete your online application within the SAO portal.
Please make sure you have the email addresses for your child’s teachers and administrators who will be completing the recommendations and sending your child’s school reports and transcripts, as you’ll be asked to provide this information.
First-time users will be prompted to create an account to access the application. A non-refundable fee of $75 is due with the application.
Step 2: Schedule The Interview
The interview is a required, and important step in the admission process. Our team will reach out to you to schedule an interview once we receive your completed Student Biographic Profile, Parent Statement, and Student Essays.
Under normal circumstances, the interview takes place in-person, on campus, but while we’re still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the interview will be conducted virtually with participation from at least one parent.
Step 3: Request School Information
Harvey requires the submission of three recommendations from your child’s current school: Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation, English Teacher Recommendation and Math Teacher Recommendation.
It’s best to wait until November to request recommendations from the current Principal/Guidance Counselor, English and Math teachers to allow them time to get to know the student. A report card for the current school year is required as well as grades or transcript for the previous two years.
*Links for the online recommendations and grades/transcript requests are provided within the SAO. Please make sure you have the appropriate email addresses handy.
Step 4: Schedule Your Test and Submit Your Test Results
The Harvey School requires the submission of at least one of the following tests listed below. Please note that we will only accept test scores or reports that are no more than two years old at the time of the application.
Applicants are also required to take a Strength and Interest Focused Engagement assessment via Thrively. There is no additional fee to take the Assessment. You will receive a separate email with instructions and a link to Thrively once the application has been submitted.
* Please contact us to inquire about a fee waiver if tuition assistance is needed to take the SSAT.
Step 5: Complete Your Application
A completed application file includes the following materials:
Admission to The Harvey School is open to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or handicap. We’re here to help you with any questions you have throughout the process and look forward to meeting you!
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