MISSION
Our purpose is to prepare and inspire students to become independent, adventurous thinkers and engaged, compassionate citizens in courageous pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Be who you are. Become who you want to be.
LOCATED IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY IN KATONAH, NEW YORK, The Harvey School is an independent college preparatory school for students in grades 9 through 12 with an optional five-day boarding program for students in grades 8 through 12.
A DYNAMIC LAUNCHPAD for achievement, growth, and discovery for students in grades 6-8. We have created a Middle School program and environment where every student can thrive. Our program focuses on academic achievement through project-based, student-focused learning, extracurriculars that offer robust opportunities in athletics and the arts that adds an essential element to our program, and a close advisory relationship with a faculty member who supports their academic progress, personal growth, and social-emotional wellbeing at school. The result is confident, engaged, happy, future-ready students.
ARE curious, passionate, intelligent, kind, engaged, creative, thoughtful, funny, athletic, dedicated, adventurous, diverse, welcoming lifelong learners. Our students are all that and more because there is no one type of Harvey student. Harvey Upper School students are empowered and challenged to find their voices, be self-advocates, and make positive choices, preparing them well for college and enabling them to become who they want to be.
WE ARE HARVEY CAVALIERS! Harvey Athletics offers an inclusive athletics program where all our students participate in a way that best fits their interests and ability levels. From the elite athlete to the first-time participant, our students learn and grow from a positive athletic experience and being members of a team. We work with Positive Coaching Alliance to ensure our coaches, many of whom are teachers, provide a safe and healthy team environment for every student-athlete.
WHEN WE CREATE, WE LEARN. We believe every student benefits from an education in the arts, whether it is fine arts, visual arts, media arts, theater, dance, chorus, band, or music. With studios designed for art, dance, media production, ceramics, graphic design, and photography, our professionally trained faculty of artists allow each student the freedom and opportunity to discover their unique way to express themselves creatively.
READY TO SUCCEED. The many colleges and universities our students attend are as varied and interesting as their passions and pursuits. 100% of our students gain college acceptance. Because our college approach is personalized to focus on finding the best school for each student, the majority of our students attend their first-choice school. With over 60 college representatives coming to our campus in the fall and spring, our students receive individual attention to find that right-fit school upon graduation.
AMHERST COLLEGE
BARNARD COLLEGE
BATES COLLEGE
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
COLORADO COLLEGE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
ELON UNIVERSITY
EMERSON COLLEGE
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
GRINNELL COLLEGE
HAMILTON COLLEGE
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
ITHACA COLLEGE
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
MARIST UNIVERSITY
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
PRATT SCHOOL OF DESIGN
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SKIDMORE COLLEGE
ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
SUNY BINGHAMTON
SUNY NEW PALTZ
SUNY PURCHASE
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
UNION COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
VASSAR COLLEGE
VIRGINIA TECH
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE COUNSELING AT HARVEY
The Harvey School welcomes Englishproficient students in grades 9-12 from all over the world to join our thriving student body. Currently, we have international students from nine countries attending Harvey.
Whether you choose to submit your application via the Harvey Admissions Portal or Standard Application Online (SAO), once we receive your application, you will have access to Harvey’s Application Checklist where you will be able to easily track progress in real-time.
Your child’s interview is an important step in the admissions process. Applicants need to be accompanied at the interview by at least one parent or guardian.
Our College Counseling office takes a personalized approach to guide each student in finding the colleges and universities that best match their interests, personality, and aspirations. We understand that college isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Our goal is to help every student discover the right-fit school where they can succeed and thrive beyond their years at Harvey. “
R Underclassmen College Night
We believe that socio-economic diversity enriches our community and contributes to cultivating the strengths of each of our students. While a Harvey education is a significant investment, we try our best for tuition not to be a barrier to entry into our school. Ask us how we can make a Harvey education a reality for your child!
WORKING WITH THE HARVEY COLLEGE OFFICE, I WAS ABLE TO CREATE A LIST OF SCHOOLS TO LOOK AT, TELLING ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND HOW TO BEST PREPARE FOR SUPPLEMENTALS OR INTERVIEWS. AND HERE I AM LOVING SKIDMORE AND COLLEGE LIFE.”
—MILO ’22
R College Admissions Panels
R Financial Aid Night
R Understanding Standardized Test Scores Webinar
In addition to your application, we also require three recommendations from your child’s current Principal or Guidance Counselor, English teacher, and Math teacher.
R Junior College Night
R Senior College Night
We also need a report card for the current school year and transcripts from the previous two years.
R One-on-One College Planning for all juniors & seniors
R Senior Workshops for applications & essays
R Junior Chats to Start the College Application Process
R Over 60 colleges & universities visit campus in both the fall & spring
All applicants are required to submit a graded essay as part of their application, as it allows us to gain deeper insight into the student’s academic abilities and writing skills.
33% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
100% college acceptance
5 different countries in which our grads will study
17 different states in which our grads will attend college
5% recruited to play college athletics
Our admissions process is test-optional. Students are welcome to submit standardized test scores if they feel it will strengthen their application, but it is not required.
RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING IN TOWN OF KATONAH METRO NORTH HARLEM LINE TRAIN STATION IN KATONAH
WITH OUR ADMISSIONS TEAM
We invite you to contact us so we can help you learn more about Harvey and all we have to offer your child. We realize there are many choices in education for families, but there’s only one Harvey! TOUR OUR CAMPUS
Let our Student Ambassadors take you on a tour through our beautiful 125-acre campus. They are excited to show you around and answer all your questions about student life at Harvey.
We offer admissions events all year long. Join our Fall Open House or one of our other events to meet and talk with current parents and students, or attend one of our virtual information sessions.