Application Process
SLS uses the Standard Application Online (SAO), a common application used by many independent schools. The first step is to Complete the Student Profile and submit your application fee. Fee waivers are available upon request.
SLS’ school code is 6530.
Later in the process, you will use the SAO to submit Parent and Student Statements and to request recommendations and school records.
When the Office of Admission receives your SAO Student Profile, we will contact your family to schedule your interviews and optional campus tour.
For families applying to St. Luke's School, we have specific testing requirements based on the grade level of the applicant.
- Grades 5-8:
- Students applying to grades 5 through 8 do not have a testing requirement.
- However, if applicants have test scores available, we encourage you to submit them as part of your application.
- Additionally, applicants to grades 5 and 6 will participate in a performance task on select dates.
- Grades 9-12:
- Test scores are required for students applying to grades 9 through 12.
- We prefer ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) or SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) scores.
- We will also accept other state standardized test scores.
If you have any questions regarding the testing requirements or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions office.
The SAO Application must be submitted by December 15 to be considered for a Mid-February decision. Supporting materials such as Grades and Teacher recommendations are all requested and submitted through the SAO Portal and are due by January 15.
- Parent Statement - short essay question responses from applicant parent(s)/guardian(s) December 15 Deadline
- Student Statement - short essay question response from the applicant December 15 Deadline
- Graded Writing Sample - a graded writing sample from the current school year January 15 Deadline
- Transcripts - full report card from the previous school year; any grades and comments available to date for the current school year January 15 Deadline
- Recommendations - from the student's current English and math teachers, from a principal or guidance counselor, and from one personal source (such as a coach or activity leader) January 15 Deadline
Applications submitted after December 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.
Families requesting Tuition Assistance are asked to submit a Financial Aid Application using Clarity.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Date | Admission Requirement |
|---|---|
| December 15 | Initial Application deadline |
| December 15 | Financial Aid Application deadline |
| January 15 | Completed Application Deadline |
| Mid-February | Admission Decision Notification |
| March 10 | New Student Enrollment Date |
While our initial application deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications on a rolling basis in certain grades. Please book a quick call to learn more about applying to SLS.
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