Episcopal High School welcomes motivated and talented boys and girls of good character who will be entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.
Applications for admission are due January 31 and families are notified of the admissions decision on March 10. Students whose applications are received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Requirements
A complete application includes:
- a formal application form, one section of which is to be completed by the applicant and one by a parent or guardian;
- letters of recommendation from:
- a school principal or counselor
- an English teacher, and
- a mathematics teacher;
- an academic transcript; and
- a personal interview with an EHS Admissions officer.
In addition, testing is required of all applicants.
While we welcome applications from students from all over the world, we do not have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program, and all applicants must be nearly fluent in English to be considered for Admission.
Admissions Interview
A personal interview with an Admissions Officer is an essential aspect of Episcopal's admissions application. During the interview, students will have the opportunity to share information about their current school, academic and extra-curricular interests, and their desire to attend boarding school. Appointments should be scheduled when School is in session, although we are happy to accommodate families year-round.
Testing
Applicants for the 9th and 10th grades should register to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) in November, December, or January. Scores received from the February test date will be accepted provided all other application requirements are met by the January 31 deadline. Enter our code - 3022 - on your SSAT online registration, and your scores will be sent directly to EHS. Visit the SSAT web site for more information or to register for the test. While the Admissions Office prefers the SSAT for 9th and 10th grade applicants, the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is also accepted.
Applicants for the 11th grade may substitute the PSAT or SAT for the SSAT or the ISEE.
International students for whom English is a second language must also take the TOEFL test in addition to the SSAT.
Formal Application
Students may choose to apply online or download application forms to the right.
Please note that, while we will accept the Standard Application for Admission to Independent Boarding and Day Schools (which may also be completed online through the SSAT web site), we do require that you complete Part D (Health and Medical Information Form) of the Episcopal High School forms.
Episcopal High School admits students of any race, gender, color, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. EHS does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, and other School-administered programs.