"We prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be."
HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in Friends Seminary! We’re excited to share the Friends experience with you. From now until the start of the 2022-2023 school year, unexpected openings may occur, and we always encourage interested families to submit an application without a fee. Please call the Admissions Office at (646) 979-5041 or (646) 979-5042 for the Fee Waiver Code. If we are able to process an application, we will request fee payment at that time.
Given our mission-driven commitment to support an economically diverse student body, Friends has dedicated significant financial resources to make Friends affordable for all interested families. To learn more about Affordability and Financial Aid at Friends, please click here.
Kindergarten and Grade 9 are our key entry grades while Grades 1-8 and 10-12 are dependent on attrition. At the moment, admissions remains a hybrid process: virtual interviews and on campus tours following acceptance and before the enrollment decision is due.
To begin the process, please review the grade-specific information below. If you have questions, email admissions@friendsseminary.org.
NOTE: From now until the start of the 2022-2023 school year, unexpected openings may occur, and we always encourage interested families to make an application without a fee. Please call the Admissions Office (x 5041/5042) for the Fee Waiver Code. If we are able to process an application, we will request fee payment at that time.
Kindergarten is a key entry grade. Children applying for Kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1. Kindergarten applications close once all interview slots are filled.
Create Your Account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna, an encrypted, web-based application, and create an account to begin your application. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season as this will be your primary contact with our school.
Submit your Application for Admission Form: Through Ravenna, submit an Application for Admission Form with the non-refundable $75 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families of students in placement programs and families who demonstrate financial need. Please contact the Admissions Office for the fee waiver code at 646.979.5041.
Scheduling Interviews: Once the Application for Admission Form is submitted, the Admissions Office will be in touch to schedule two meetings:
Students meet 1:1 in an interactive Zoom conversation with an early childhood educator who is a member of the Admissions team. From start to finish the meeting should take no longer than 20-30 minutes. An adult should be present during the meeting.
Parents meet separately with a member of the Admissions team in a 1:1 Zoom conversation.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna as soon as possible and before January 7, 2022.Additional Steps include:
Parent Supplement Form
ISAAGNY Confidential School Report (If your current Pre-K school does not have access to this form, please contact the Admissions Office at 646.979.5041.)
Standardized testing is NOT required and will not be accepted.
Kindergarten Early Notification An Early Notification Program is available for Kindergarten ONLY. This program applies to children of Members of the Religious Society of Friends, current sibling families, and children of current faculty and staff. Please fill out the Early Notification Form to begin the process.
*An Early Notification Program is available for Kindergarten ONLY. This program applies to children of Members of the Religious Society of Friends, current sibling families, and children of current faculty and staff. Please fill out the Early Notification Form to begin the process. **Families applying after January 7, 2022 should contact the Admissions Office regarding openings.
Applying to Grade 1
Grade 1 is an attrition grade. Children must be six years of age by September 1.
Create Your Account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna, an encrypted, web-based application, and create an account to begin your application. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season as this will be your primary contact with our school.
Submit your Application for Admission Form: Through Ravenna, submit an Application for Admission form. No fee is required until the application is activated. Please call the Admissions Office for the Fee Waiver Code at 646.979.5041. If we can process an application, Fee Waivers will still apply for families of students in placement programs and families who demonstrate financial need.
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please complete the following steps:
Scheduling Interviews: The Admissions Office will be in touch to schedule two meetings:
Students meet 1:1 in an interactive Zoom conversation with a member of our Admissions team. From start to finish the meeting should take no more than 30 minutes.
Parents meet separately with a member of the Admissions team in a 1:1 Zoom conversation.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna as soon as possible and before January 7, 2022.Additional Steps:
Parent Supplement Form
ISAAGNY Confidential School Report (If your current school does not have access to this form, please contact the Admissions Office at 646.979.5041)
Current School Report
2020-2021 Final School Report if available
Standardized testing is NOT required and will not be accepted.
Create Your Account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna, an encrypted, web-based application, and create an account to begin your application. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season as this will be your primary contact with our school.
Submit your Application for Admission Form: Through Ravenna, submit an Application for Admission form. No fee is required until the application is activated. Please call the Admissions Office for the Fee Waiver Code at 646.979.5041. If we can process an application, Fee Waivers will still apply for families of students in placement programs and families who demonstrate financial need.
Upload your child’s 2020-2021 Final School Report through Ravenna.
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please complete the following steps:
Scheduling Interviews: The Admissions Office will be in touch to schedule two meetings:
Students meet 1:1 in an interactive Zoom conversation with a member of our Admissions team. From start to finish the meeting should take no more than 30 minutes.
Parents meet separately with a member of the Admissions team in a 1:1 Zoom conversation.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna as soon as possible and before January 7, 2022.Additional Steps:
Parent Supplement Form
Current School Report
Current Teacher Recommendation
Standardized testing is NOT required and will not be accepted.
* Families applying after January 7, 2022 should contact the Admissions Office regarding openings.
APPLYING TO GRADES 5-8
NOTE: From now until the start of the 2022-2023 school year, unexpected openings may occur, and we always encourage interested families to make an application without a fee. Please call the Admissions Office (x 5041/5042) for the Fee Waiver Code. If we are able to process an application, we will request fee payment at that time.
Create Your Account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna, an encrypted, web-based application, and create an account to begin your application. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season as this will be your primary contact with our school.
Submit your Application for Admission Form: Through Ravenna, submit an Application for Admission Form. No fee is required until the application is activated. Please call the Admissions Office for the Fee Waiver Code at 646.979.5041. If we can process an application, Fee Waivers will still apply for families of students in placement programs and families who demonstrate financial need.
Upload your child’s 2020-2021 Final School Report through Ravenna.
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please complete the following steps:
Scheduling Interviews: The Admissions Office will be in touch to schedule two meetings:
Students meet 1:1 in an interactive Zoom conversation with a member of our Admissions team. From start to finish the meeting should take no more than 30 minutes.
Parents meet separately with a member of the Admissions team in a 1:1 Zoom conversation.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna as soon as possible and before January 7, 2022.Additional Steps:
Parent Supplement Form
Current School Report
2019-2020 Final School Report
Assessment/Testing - ISEE/SSAT are NOT required and will not be accepted. Friends will administer its own assessments via Zoom sessions.
ISAAGNY Common Essay
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Math Teacher Recommendation
Recent English or History graded piece of analytical writing preferably with teacher comments. Examples can include a book report, a research essay, or a reading response.
The following schedule applies to ISAAGNY Member Schools.
Applications for the 2022-2023 school year open
August 23, 2021
Interviews
After September 6, 2021
Completed Applications Due*
January 7, 2022
Notification Mailing
Not before February 8, 2022
Parent Reply Deadline
Noon on March 1, 2022
* Families applying after January 7, 2022 should contact the Admissions Office regarding openings.
APPLYING TO GRADE 9
NOTE: From now until the start of the 2022-2023 school year, unexpected openings may occur, and we always encourage interested families to make an application without a fee. Please call the Admissions Office (x 5041/5042) for the Fee Waiver Code. If we are able to process an application, we will request fee payment at that time.
Create Your Account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna, an encrypted, web-based application, and create an account to begin your application. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season as this will be your primary contact with our school.
Submit your Application for Admission Form: Through Ravenna, submit an Application for Admission Form with the non-refundable $75 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families of students in placement programs and families who demonstrate financial need. Please contact the Admissions Office for the fee waiver code at 646.979.5041.
Scheduling Interviews: Once the Application for Admission form is submitted, the Admissions Office will be in touch to schedule two meetings:
Students meet 1:1 in an interactive Zoom conversation with a member of our Admissions team. From start to finish the meeting should take no more than 30 minutes.
Parents meet separately with a member of the Admissions team in a 1:1 Zoom conversation.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna as soon as possible and before January 7, 2022.Additional Steps:
Parent Supplement Form
Current School Report
Final School Reports for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
Assessment/Testing - ISEE/SSAT are NOT required and will not be accepted. Friends will administer its own assessments via Zoom sessions.
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Math Teacher Recommendation
ISAAGNY Common Essay
Recent English or History graded piece of analytical writing preferably with teacher comments. Examples can include a book report, a research essay, or a reading response.
Create Your Account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna, an encrypted, web-based application, and create an account to begin your application. Make sure to create your account using an email address you will have access to throughout the admission season as this will be your primary contact with our school.
Submit your Application for Admission Form: Through Ravenna, submit an Application for Admission Form. No fee is required until the application is activated. Please call the Admissions Office for the Fee Waiver Code at 646.979.5041. If we can process an application, Fee Waivers will still apply for families of students in placement programs and families who demonstrate financial need.
Submit a 2020-2021 Final School Report through Ravenna
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please complete the following steps:
Scheduling Interviews: The Admissions Office will be in touch to schedule two meetings:
Students meet 1:1 in an interactive Zoom conversation with a member of our Admissions team. From start to finish the meeting should take no more than 30 minutes.
Parents meet separately with a member of the Admissions team in a 1:1 Zoom conversation.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna as soon as possible and before January 7, 2022.Additional Steps:
Parent Supplement Form
Current School Report
2019-2020 Final School Report
Assessment/Testing - ISEE/SSAT are NOT required and will not be accepted. Friends will administer its own assessments via Zoom sessions.
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Math Teacher Recommendation
ISAAGNY Common Essay
Recent English or History graded piece of analytical writing preferably with teacher comments. Examples can include a book report, a research essay, or a reading response.
* Families applying after January 7, 2022 should contact the Admissions Office regarding openings.
For parents who do not speak English as a primary language, we are happy to provide translators for Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Arabic speakers. Please contact the Admissions Office before the scheduled interview so that we can arrange for a translator.
It is each family’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials have been received by Friends Seminary. Ravenna allows families immediate access to the status of their application. No decision can be made by the Admissions Committee until an application is complete.
Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer.