"We prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be."
HOW TO APPLY
The Friends Seminary application for the 2026-2027 academic year are now available!
Thank you for your interest in Friends Seminary. We’re excited to share the Friends experience with you and to welcome you on campus!
Kindergarten and Grade 9 are our annual entry grades while Grades 1-8 and 10-12 are dependent on attrition. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff. Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@friendsseminary.org or call 646.979.5041.
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.
To begin the process, please review the grade-specific information below. The application for admission deadline is November 17, 2025; however we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications received after interview spots have been filled will be placed on an active waitlist. If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
Create your account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna and create an account to begin your application. When creating your account, please use a unique email address for each parent/guardian to ensure receipt of communication.
Submit your Application for Admission form: Please submit an Application for Admission form with the non-refundable $75.00 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff.
Schedule your interview: Once the Application for Admission form is submitted, you can schedule your interview through Ravenna. The Admissions Office will follow up to be sure your interviews have been scheduled. We do our best to meet with all families who have expressed an interest in Friends Seminary. Note: Any application received after November 17, 2025 is not guaranteed an appointment and is subject to an interview waitlist.
Applicants will be seen in small groups for one hour.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will meet simultaneously with a member of the Admissions team.
Additional Steps: Once your applicant and parent/guardian meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna by January 8, 2026.
Parent/Guardian Statement
ISAAGNY Confidential School Report (If your current school does not have access to this form, please contact the Admissions Office at 646.979.5041 or admissions@friendsseminary.org.)
Kindergarten Early Notification: Early Notification is available for Kindergarten applicants. Early Notification applies to children of current sibling families, current faculty and staff, alumni and Members of the Religious Society of Friends. Please fill out the Early Notification Form to begin the process.
Create your account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna and create an account to begin your application. When creating your account, please use a unique email address for each parent/guardian to ensure receipt of communication.
Submit your Application for Admission form: Please submit an Application for Admission form with the non-refundable $75.00 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff.
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please note the following steps:
Schedule your interview: The Admissions Office will contact you to schedule two meetings:
Applicants will be seen in small groups for one hour.
Parent/Guardian(s) will meet simultaneously with a member of the Admissions team.
Note: Any application received after November 17, 2025 is not guaranteed an appointment and is subject to an interview waitlist.
Additional Steps: Once your applicant and parent/guardian meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna by January 8, 2026.
Parent/Guardian Statement
ISAAGNY Confidential School Report (If your current school does not have access to this form, please contact the Admissions Office at 646.979.5041 or admissions@friendsseminary.org.)
Create your account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna and create an account to begin your application. When creating your account, please use a unique email address for each parent/guardian to ensure receipt of communication.
Submit your Application for Admission form: Please submit an Application for Admission form with the non-refundable $75.00 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff.
Upload your child’s 2024-2025 Final School Report and a current 2025-2026 School Report through Ravenna.
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please note the following steps:
Schedule your interview: The Admissions Office will contact you to schedule your student and parent meetings. We do our best to meet with all families who have expressed an interest in Friends Seminary. Note: Any application received after November 17, 2025 is not guaranteed an appointment and is subject to an interview waitlist.
Applicants and parent/guardian(s) will meet with a member of the Admissions team.
Each meeting will be approximately 30 minutes.
Additional Steps: Once your applicant and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna by January 8, 2026.
Create your account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna and create an account to begin your application. When creating your account, please use a unique email address for each parent/guardian to ensure receipt of communication.
Submit your Application for Admission form: Please submit an Application for Admission form with the non-refundable $75.00 application fee by November 17, 2025. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff.
Schedule your student tour & interview: The Admissions Office will contact you to schedule a visit to campus. Groups of students will have the opportunity to see Friends in action. In addition, group interviews will be conducted at this time. Students will be asked to complete a brief writing sample. Please allow up to 90 minutes. We do our best to meet with all families who have expressed an interest in Friends Seminary. Please note that any application received after November 17, 2025 is not guaranteed an appointment and is subject to an interview waitlist.
Please complete the Additional Steps below as listed in Ravenna by January 8, 2026
Parent/Guardian Statement
Current School Report 2025-2026
Final School Report for 2024-2025
Final School Report for 2023-2024
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Math Teacher Recommendation
Current graded English or History essay with teacher comments. Examples include a book report or a research essay.
Standardizing Testing: Please ensure that Friends Seminary receives a score report for either the ISEE (ERB) - School code: 333645 or SSAT (EMA) - School code: 3340. Testing should not take place prior to August 1, 2025.
Create your account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna and create an account to begin your application. When creating your account, please use a unique email address for each parent/guardian to ensure receipt of communication.
Submit your Application for Admission form: Please submit an Application for Admission form with the non-refundable $75.00 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff.
Schedule your tour & interview: Once the Application for Admission form is submitted, register for a Grade 9 Visit. Students will be asked to complete a brief writing sample. Please allot 90 minutes to 2 hours for the visit. We do our best to meet with all families who have expressed an interest in Friends Seminary. Note: Any application received after November 17, 2025 is not guaranteed an appointment and is subject to an interview waitlist.
Applicants and parents/guardian(s) will meet with a member of the Admissions Office and have a campus tour.
Additional Steps: Once your student and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps below as listed in Ravenna by January 8, 2026.
Parent/Guardian Statement
Current School Report 2025-2026
Final School Reports for 2024-2025
Final School Reports for 2023-2024
Standardizing Testing: Please ensure that Friends Seminary receives a score report for either the ISEE (ERB) - School code: 333645 or SSAT (EMA) - School code: 3340. Testing should not take place prior to August 1, 2025. For families seeking Financial Aid, fee waivers are available. Please contact the Admissions Office at 646.979.5041 or admissions@friendsseminary.org.
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Math Teacher Recommendation
Current graded English or History essay with teacher comments. Examples include a book report or a research essay.
ISAAGNY Student Interests and Activities List
Grade 9 Early Notification: Early Notification is available for Grade 9 applicants. Early Notification applies to children of current sibling families, current faculty and staff, alumni and Members of the Religious Society of Friends. Please fill out the Early Notification Form to begin the process.
Create your account on Ravenna: Visit Ravenna and create an account to begin your application. When creating your account, please use a unique email address for each parent/guardian to ensure receipt of communication.
Submit your Application for Admission form: Please submit an Application for Admission form with the non-refundable $75.00 application fee. Application fee waivers are available to families seeking Financial Aid and faculty/staff.
Submit a current 2025-2026 School Report through Ravenna.
As openings become available, and if we are able to process your application, please note the following steps:
Schedule your tour & interview:The Admissions Office will contact you to schedule your applicant and parent meetings. Students will be asked to complete a brief writing sample. Please allot 90 minutes to 2 hours for the visit. We do our best to meet with all families who have expressed an interest in Friends Seminary. Note: Any application received after November 17, 2025 is not guaranteed an appointment and is subject to an interview waitlist.
Applicants and parents/guardian(s) will meet with a member of the Admissions Office and have a campus tour.
Additional Steps: Once your applicant and parent meetings are scheduled, please complete the Additional Steps listed in Ravenna by January 8, 2026
Parent/Guardian Statement
Current School Report 2025-2026
Final School Report for 2024-2025
Final School Report 2023-2024
Standardizing Testing: Please ensure that Friends Seminary receives a score report for either the ISEE (ERB) - School code: 333645 or SSAT (EMA) - School code: 3340. Testing should not take place prior to August 1, 2025.
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Math Teacher Recommendation
Current graded English or History essay with teacher comments. Examples include a book report or a research essay.
* Families applying after January 8, 2026 should contact the Admissions Office regarding openings.
For parents/guardians who wish to have a translator. Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@friendsseminary.org before the scheduled interview so that we can arrange for a translator.
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.