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Admissions Checklist

The admissions checklist is a useful, quick reference tool to help families review the steps, procedures and timelines associated with the admissions process. Our Admissions Office representatives are available to help families with each step along the way.  We hope prospective students and parents will take advantage of the multiple opportunities to visit with the Heads of School, teachers and current students as you explore the many facets of a Shady Side Academy education.

Applying to the Junior School (PK-5)

Here are our recommended steps for applying:

  1. Call the Admissions Office (412-473-4437) to schedule an appointment to meet with Maggie Dauer, Director of Admission, and to tour campus.
  2. Plan to visit an Admissions Open House:
    • Wednesday, May 8, at 9:15 a.m.
  3. Complete the online application. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  4. Give the Teacher Recommendation Form to your child's teacher. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  5. For pre-kindergarten through fourth grade
    • Schedule your child's screening appointment by calling 412-473-4437. This can occur on the day a family tours, or on a separate date if that is more convenient.
    • A visit day will also be scheduled for your child.
    • Submit the Transcript Request form to your child's school.
  6. For Fifth Grade:
    • Applicants for fifth grade will take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and can be scheduled by calling 412-473-4437. This test will be administered at the Middle School.
  7. Call the Admissions Office if you would like to sit in on classes.

 

Applying to the Middle School (6-8)

Here are our recommended steps for applying:

  1. Call the Admissions Office (412-968-3164) to schedule a personal interview and school tour, and to arrange for your child to spend a day in classes with one of our current students. Matt Fisher '95 is Director of Admission.
  2. Plan to visit an Admissions Open House:
    1. Thursday, May 2, at 9 a.m.
  3. Complete the online application. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  4. Call the Middle School to arrange for your child to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
  5. Submit the Teacher Recommendation form to your child's math and English teachers. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  6. Submit the Transcript Request form to your child's school. This form is available under Online application and materials.

Applying to the Senior School (9-12)

Here are our recommended steps for applying:

  1. Call the Admissions Office (412-968-3180) to schedule a personal interview and school tour, and to arrange for your child to spend a day in classes with one of our current students. Bob Grandizio '91 is Director of Admission.
  2. Plan to visit the Admissions Open House on Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m.
  3. Complete the online application. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  4. Call the Senior School to arrange for your child to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
  5. Submit the Teacher Recommendation form to your child's math and English teachers. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  6. Submit the Transcript Request form to your child's school. This form is available under Online application and materials.
  7. For 11th and 12th grade applicants, an additional analytical writing sample is required; for more information speak to Mr. Grandizio.

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