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. Test Scores - Students applying to Episcopal for the fall of 2025 are required to submit standardized test scores.
  5. A personal interview with an EHS Admissions officer

  
  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

  Standardized testing is required for students applying to Episcopal for the fall of 2025. This requirement is one component of a holistic process by which we evaluate prospective members of our incoming class. Please reach out to our office if you have concerns about your ability to submit standardized test scores.

   

  9th and 10th Grade Applicants 

  Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) 

  Applicants for the 9th and 10th grades should plan to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) in October, November, December, or January. The SSAT is available in three testing formats - paper, SSAT at Home (United States and Canada only), and Prometric. For more information on the SSAT and the various testing options, please see their website.  Scores received from the February test date will be accepted provided all other application requirements are met by the January 15 deadline. Enter our code - 3022 - on your SSAT online registration, and your scores will be sent directly to EHS. Visit the SSAT website for more information and to register for the test.

   

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) 

  While the Admissions Office prefers the SSAT for 9th and 10th grade applicants, the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is also accepted. Our school code for the ISEE is 470020.

   

  Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)

  While the admissions office prefers the SSAT for 10th grade applicants, the PSAT is also accepted for applicants to the 10th grade. Our school code for the PSAT is 470020.

   

  11th Grade Applicants 

  Applicants for the 11th grade may substitute the PSAT, SAT, or ACT to fulfill the testing requirement.  Our school code for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT is 470020.

  
  

  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), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test in addition to one of the appropriate above-mentioned tests. Episcopal's school code for the TOEFL is 8144. Please visit the international application information section of our website for more details about submitting an application as an international student. If the applicant attends an international school or a junior boarding school in the United States, the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test may be waived. Please reach out to our office if you have concerns about your ability to complete standardized testing.

  
  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.