Admissions
Middle School
WELCOME! Our 2025-2026 application will open in September
Applying to Middle School
Application information and checklist dates for the 2025-2026 school year will be available later this spring.
A completed Poly application consists of multiple items. Use the checklist below to help keep track of the application requirements.
- Instructions:
Choose File > Print. Choose Adobe PDF as the printer in the Print dialog box. Print.
Middle School Checklist
RAVENNA ACCOUNT
Applicants must have a Ravenna account to access our online admissions portal. Once your account is active, you’ll see more details and may register for events.- PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
Our application opens on September 1, 2023 and includes some background information.
Deadline: November 17, 2023 - IN-PERSON INTERVIEW
For applicants to Grades 5 and 6, interview dates will be available October 12, 2023. Students are required to attend a small group interview at one of the available times. For applicants to Grades 7 and 8, interviews are based on space availability and are by invitation. - IN-PERSON or ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
Join us for an information session to learn more about our program and admissions process. - COMMUNITY EVENTS (OPTIONAL)
We offer a variety of opportunities to connect with our Poly Prep community members. - PARENT/ GUARDIAN SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Families are asked to complete the ISAAGNY Parent Statement Form.
Deadline: January 11, 2024 - STUDENT WRITING SAMPLE
Please upload a sample of written work completed by your child as a school assignment during the current academic year. The sample may be an essay, paragraph or response/reflection. We understand that there are a wide variety of ways that written work is assigned and teachers provide feedback. We prefer that the writing sample include the description of the assignment and the teacher comments/feedback/grade if available.
Deadline: December 15, 2023 - ISAAGNY SCHOOL COMMON ESSAY
Students will be required to respond so several chosen prompts to complete short essays that will be shared with other schools utilizing the same form.
Deadline: January 11, 2024 - TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Poly Prep requires Math and English teacher recommendations. If both subjects are taught by one person, that teacher may complete both recommendation forms. We strongly recommend that you request the recommendations after October 15 to give the teacher enough time to get to know your child and complete the form before it is due.
Deadline: January 11, 2024 - TRANSCRIPTS
Print the Transcript Request Form in Ravenna and submit it to the records office at your child’s current school after December 1.
Deadline: January 11, 2024 - ISEE OR SSAT TESTING
Testing is optional for all grades this year so that our applications process does not preclude students who may not have access to resources that enable them to take the test remotely. We support equally students who decide to submit standardized test results and those who do not.
Deadline: January 11, 2024 - SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
Any other supplemental documents as detailed on the application.
Deadline: January 11, 2024
Director of Admissions, Enrollment and Financial Aid
LaTasha Richards P’26, ’29, ’31, ’33
University of Virginia – BS
Associate Director of Admissions
Jillianne Tejani P’31
Tufts University – BA
The American University, Washington College of Law – JD
The American University, Washington College of Law – JD