Application Process

List of 4 items.

• Requirements

  Episcopal High School welcomes motivated and talented boys and girls of good character who will be entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. (We do not admit post-graduates or one-year seniors)

  For a candidate to be considered for admission to Episcopal, the following are required:

  1. Formal application:  Students should apply using either the SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO) or the Gateway to Prep Schools online application, each of which includes a candidate profile with non-refundable $60 application fee ($120 for international applicants), student questionnaire with personal essay, and parent questionnaire.
  2. Transcript Report (access online through SSAT or Gateway to Prep Schools)
  3. Recommendations (access online through SSAT or Gateway to Prep Schools) from:
     • Current counselor
     • Current English teacher
     • Current mathematics teacher
     • (Optional) Special Interest or Personal Recommendation
  4. A personal interview with an EHS Admissions officer (see interview tab)

  
  Applicants will have the ability to check the status of their formal application as well as receipt of the school report and teacher recommendations through the Gateway to Prep Schools web site or the SSAT web site, and the Admissions Office will send an email directly to families once all the above requirements have been met.

  
  Please note: All applicants must demonstrate a strong command of the English language verified by our standardized testing requirement. While we welcome applications from students from all over the world, we do not have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

  
  Episcopal High School does not discriminate in its admissions, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or in access to or treatment in any other School-administered program on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.

• Application

  Families are encouraged to apply to Episcopal online using either the SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO) or the the Gateway to Prep Schools application. Each of these online applications includes a candidate profile, student statement, and a parent statement. Additional required forms are the transcript report and recommendations from the principal or counselor, the current English teacher, and the current math teacher. Personal and special interest recommendations are optional. All forms should be submitted by our January 15 deadline.

  
  Episcopal High School does not discriminate in its admissions, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or in access to or treatment in any other School-administered program on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.

• Interview

  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. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to speak with the Admissions Officer as well. 

  
  

  While our application deadline is January 15, as long as all other requirements are met, applicants may interview through the end of January. Please call us or send us an email to set up your interview.
  (703) 933-4062
  admissions@episcopalhighschool.org

  
  Episcopal High School does not discriminate in its admissions, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or in access to or treatment in any other School-administered program on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.

• Testing

  Episcopal High School will continue the test-optional policy for students applying for the fall of 2024. Those who do not submit test scores will not be at a disadvantage in the selection process, as we will continue to evaluate each application using a holistic approach that considers students’ achievements and successes in relation to their individual opportunities and challenges. 

  
  

  We will continue to accept the SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, and ACT for students who wish to submit scores to be included as an additional item in their file. (The EHS code for SSAT scores is 3022, and for ISEE scores is 470020.) Please don’t hesitate to contact the Admission Office with any questions.

  
  

  International Applicants 

  Please note: Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL IBT, TOEFL IBT Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials, MyBest scores), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. Episcopal's school code for the TOEFL is 8144. TOEFL/Duolingo/IELTS may be waived for applicants who, for the past three years, have attended a school where English is the primary language of instruction. Please reach out to our office if you have concerns about your ability to complete standardized testing.

  
  

  For more information about registering for these tests, visit the websites below.

  
  

  TOEFL
  TOEFL Essentials

  IELTS

  Duolingo

  
  Please visit the international application information section of our website for more details about submitting an application as an international student.
  
  Episcopal High School does not discriminate in its admissions, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or in access to or treatment in any other School-administered program on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.