Pre-Connecting & Connecting (Pre-K & Kindergarten) Application Process

At GA Pre-Kindergarten is called Pre-Connecting Class and Kindergarten is referred to as Connecting Class. Less formally, it's PC & CC.

Students applying to PC must be 4 years old by June 1, 2025.
Students applying to CC must be 5 years old by August 1, 2025.

STEP 1: Complete Application Part I
Due no later than December 15, 2024 (Takes 10 minutes to complete; we recommend starting as early as possible.)

Option A: Apply through Veracross
Please complete Part I of the Application Checklist and submit the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver.

Option B: Apply through Standard Application Online
Applying to more than school? Begin your SAO Application by submitting the Student Biographic Profile and the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver.

*Please do not submit applications through both Veracross & SAO. Pick one!

STEP 2: Schedule Your Interview & Visits

• Once you have filled out the first part of the application, we need to schedule your parent/guardian interview. The Admission Office will reach out to you directly to schedule. Interviews will begin in September 2024 for those applying for the 2025-2026 academic year. Parents/guardians of all candidates will participate in an interview. While on campus, a student ambassador can give you an optional tour before your interview. Virtual interviews can be arranged if needed.

• Your daughter may be scheduled for an individual visit, depending on age and information gathered during the parent/guardian interview.

• Applicants will participate in a small group admission assessment in January. The Admission Office will contact your family to schedule your daughter’s visit.  

STEP 3: Complete Application Part II
Due no later than January 15, 2025

Parent Questionnaire
Answer the required questions for parents/guardians on the application checklist.

Recommendations
Recommendations from the candidate’s current teacher and director/principal are required. Recommendation requests can be sent electronically through both the Veracross or the SAO portal. Please provide these forms to the appropriate individuals at the candidate’s current school after November 15, 2024. An optional extracurricular recommendation form is also available.

Please see our Tuition & Affordability page for information regarding financial aid.

Group III & IV (3rd & 4th Grade) Application Process

At GA, Grades are called Groups and grade numbers are noted in Roman numerals. So what would be grade 3 at most other schools, at GA is Group III. And so on.

STEP 1: Application Part I
Due no later than December 15, 2024 (Takes 10 mins to complete; we recommend starting as early as possible). 

Option A: Apply through Veracross
Please complete Part I of the Application Checklist and submit the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver. 

Option B: Apply through Standard Application Online
Applying to more than one school? Begin your SAO Application (Link to SAO here)
by submitting the Student Biographic Profile and the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver. 

*Please do NOT submit applications through both GA and SAO. Pick one!

STEP 2: Schedule Your Interview & Visits
Once you have filled out the first part of the application, we need to schedule your parent/guardian interview. Students applying for Groups III-IV are also required to participate in an interview. The Admission Office will reach out to you directly to schedule. Interviews will begin in September 2024 for those applying for the 2025-2026 academic year. While on campus, a student ambassador can give you an optional tour before your interview. Virtual interviews can be arranged if needed.

Standardized Testing - Groups III & IV 
Register as soon as possible as dates fill up quickly. Scores are due no later than January 15.
Students applying to Groups III and IV are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) Primary. To register for the ISEE Primary, contact the ISEE Office directly at 800.446.0320 or register online. The ISEE Primary test will be administered at Greenwich Academy on Saturday, November 9, 2024, and Saturday, December 7, 2024. Other local independent schools will also administer this assessment on various weekend dates during the admission season. All candidates are encouraged to take their standardized test by early January so that results can be received by January 15, 2025.

Please note: The Admission team will use standardized test scores as only one piece of information about the candidate, balanced by school references, report cards, and interviews. We encourage families to take advantage of the free resources available from ISEE & Test Innovators linked below.

STEP 3: Application Part II
Due by January 15, 2025

Parent Questionnaire
Answer the required questions for parents/guardians on the application checklist.

Recommendations
Recommendations from both the candidate’s current teacher and the head of school or principal are required. Recommendation requests can be sent electronically through both the Veracross or the SAO portal. Please provide these forms to the appropriate individuals at the candidate’s current school after November 15, 2024. An optional extracurricular recommendation form is also available. 

Transcripts
The school transcript must include the current year-to-date and previous full-year academic information, including any standardized testing. 

The school personnel can email transcripts to admission@greenwichacademy.org.

Please see our Tuition & Affordability page for information regarding financial aid.

Groups V-VIII (5th-8th Grade) Application Process

At GA, Grades are called Groups and grade numbers are noted in Roman numerals. So what would be grade 5 at most other schools, at GA is Group V. And so on.

STEP 1: Application Part I
Due no later than December 15, 2024 (Takes 10 mins to complete; we recommend starting as early as possible). 

Option A: Apply through Veracross
Please complete Part I of the Application Checklist and submit the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver. 

Option B: Apply through Standard Application Online
Applying to more than one school? Begin your SAO Application by submitting the Student Biographic Profile and the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver. 

*Please do NOT submit applications through both GA and SAO. Pick one!

STEP 2: Schedule Your Interview & Visits
Once you have filled out the first part of the application, we need to schedule your parent/guardian and student interviews. The Admission Office will reach out to you directly to schedule. Interviews will begin in September 2024 for those applying for the 2025-2026 academic year. While on campus, a student ambassador can give you an optional tour before your interview. Virtual interviews can be arranged if needed. 

Standardized Testing - Groups V-VIII
Register as soon as possible as dates fill up quickly. Scores are due no later than January 15.

Students applying to Groups V-VIII are required to take either the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). To register,
contact the ISEE Office directly at 800.446.0320 or register online; or the SSAT Office at
609.683.4440 or register online. The ISEE test is administered at Greenwich Academy on
Saturday, November 9, 2024 and Saturday, December 7, 2024, as well as at other local
independent schools during the admission season. All candidates are encouraged to take
the ISEE or SSAT by early January so that results can be received by January 15, 2025.

Please note: The Admission team will use standardized test scores as only one piece of
information about the candidate, balanced by school references, report cards, and
interviews. We encourage families to take advantage of the free resources available from
ISEE & Test Innovators linked below.

ISEE Tips and Guides

• The How It Works page includes a short video about how to use the Test Innovators practice platform.
• ISEE Prep Guide: This is a great resource for families who are getting started with the ISEE.
• ISEE blog: Find several articles on various topics related to the ISEE, including information about scoring and the ISEE at Home.

STEP 3: Application Part II
Due by January 15, 2025

Complete Parent Questionnaire & Student Essays
Complete the parent questionnaire section of the application. Applicants have a few essay questions to answer. If you are applying through Veracross, these essay questions can be found in Part II of your application checklist under “Student Information Form.” If you are applying through SAO, these essay questions can be found under “Student Response.”

Recommendations
Students applying to Group V will need to gather recommendations from both the
candidate’s current teacher and the head of school or principal. Students applying to
Groups VI-VIII will need to gather recommendations from their English teacher, Math
teacher, and the head of school, class dean, or principal. Recommendation requests can be sent electronically through both the Veracross or the SAO portal. Please provide these forms to the appropriate individuals at the candidate’s current school after November 15, 2024. An optional extracurricular recommendation form is also available. 

Transcripts
The school transcript must include the current year-to-date and previous full-year academic information, including any standardized testing. 

The school personnel can email transcripts to admission@greenwichacademy.org.

Please see our Tuition & Affordability page for information regarding financial aid.

Groups IX-XI (9th-11th Grade) Application Process

At GA, Grades are called Groups and grade numbers are noted in Roman numerals. So what would be grade 9 at most other schools, at GA is Group IX. And so on. We do not currently accept Group XII or 12th grade applicants.

STEP 1: Application Part I
Due no later than December 15, 2024 (Takes 10 mins to complete; we recommend starting as early as possible). 

Option A: Apply through Veracross
Please complete Part I of the Application Checklist and submit the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver. 

Option B: Apply through Standard Application Online
Applying to more than one school? Begin your SAO Application by submitting the Student Biographic Profile and the $75 application fee. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact the Admission Office for an application fee waiver. 

*Please do NOT submit applications through both GA and SAO. Pick one!

STEP 2: Schedule Your Interview & Visits
Once you have filled out the first part of the application, we need to schedule your parent/guardian and student interviews. The Admission Office will reach out to you directly to schedule. Interviews will begin in September 2024 for those applying for the 2025-2026 academic year. While on campus, a student ambassador can give you an optional tour before your interview. Virtual interviews can be arranged if needed. 

Standardized Testing - Groups IX-XI
Register as soon as possible as dates fill up quickly. Scores are due no later than January 15.

Students applying to Groups IX-XI are required to take either the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). To register,
contact the ISEE Office directly at 800.446.0320 or register online; or the SSAT Office at
609.683.4440 or register online. The ISEE test is administered at Greenwich Academy on
Saturday, November 9, 2024 and Saturday, December 7, 2024, as well as at other local
independent schools during the admission season. All candidates are encouraged to take
the ISEE or SSAT by early January so that results can be received by January 15, 2025.

Please note: The Admission team will use standardized test scores as only one piece of
information about the candidate, balanced by school references, report cards, and
interviews. We encourage families to take advantage of the free resources available from
ISEE & Test Innovators linked below.

ISEE Tips and Guides

• The How It Works page includes a short video about how to use the Test Innovators practice platform.
• ISEE Prep Guide: This is a great resource for families who are getting started with the ISEE.
• ISEE blog: Find several articles on various topics related to the ISEE, including information about scoring and the ISEE at Home.

STEP 3: Application Part II
Due by January 15, 2025

Complete Parent Questionnaire & Student Essays
Complete the parent questionnaire section of the application. Applicants have a few essay questions to answer. If you are applying through Veracross, these essay questions can be found in Part II of your application checklist under “Student Information Form.” If you are applying through SAO, these essay questions can be found under “Student Response.”

Recommendations
Students applying to Groups IX-XI will need to gather recommendations from their English teacher, Math teacher, and the head of school, class dean, or principal. Recommendation requests can be sent electronically through both the Veracross or the SAO portal. Please provide these forms to the appropriate individuals at the candidate’s current school after November 15, 2024. An optional extracurricular recommendation form is also available. 

Transcripts
The school transcript must include the current year-to-date and previous full-year academic information, including any standardized testing. 

The school personnel can email transcripts to admission@greenwichacademy.org.

Please see our Tuition & Affordability page for information regarding financial aid.