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)
For students applying to the 9th and 10th grades, the Independent School Entrance Exam (
ISEE) is also accepted. Our school code for the ISEE is 470020.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)
PSAT scores are also accepted for applicants who have taken the test. 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.
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.