Admission Process at Rutgers Prep

RPS Admission Process

Sept-Dec: Application, Open Houses, Interview, “Fill the file”

Admission Timeline

Oct-Dec: Take standardized test/submit scores *Early Action: 9th Grade*

February: Admission Decision communicated

October 1: Financial Aid application available via Clarity

Early Jan Financial Aid application due for new families

February: Financial Aid Award eligibility decision communicated

ADMISSION BY DIVISION

Lower School Admission Step 1 - Complete the online application.

Step 2 - Once you have completed the online application, you will see an option to select an interview time.

Step 3 - Submit the required information: • •

Report Cards(Grades 1-5=current +previous 2 yrs) Teacher Recommendation

If your student is entering one of the grades listed below, they will be assessed by the grade teacher either in a small group or class visit.

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Pre-Kindergarten (3yrs old by 9/1) Junior Kindergarten (4 yrs old by 9/1) Kindergarten (5 yrs old by 9/1) 1st grade 2nd grade

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IOWA Assessment (grades 3-5)(ISEE is also accepted)

Middle School Admission Step 1 - Complete the online application.

Step 2 - Once you have completed the online application, you will see an option to select an interview time.

Step 3 - Submit the required information: • • • •

Transcript/Report Cards (Most current +previous 2 yrs) Teacher Recommendations(Math + English OR History) Standardized Test Scores- ISEE or SSAT (grades 6-8) Timed Writing Sample(given by Admission Director at interview)

Upper School Admission Step 1 - Complete the online application.

Step 2 - Once you have completed the online application, you will see an option to select an interview time.

Step 3 - Submit the required information:

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Transcript(Most current + previous 2 yrs report cards) Teacher Recommendations: Math + English OR History Standardized Test Scores- ISEE, PSAT or SSAT Timed Writing Sample(given by Admission Director at interview)

International Program

Please visit our Admission website for details on our International Program at: https://www.rutgersprep.org/admi ssion/international-program.

TUITION + AFFORDABILITY @RPS

• Early Drop Off Program (Grades PK- 8th )

What’s Included in Tuition?

• After School Program (Grades PK-8th) • Lunch (Grades 1st -12th) • Gym Care Days • *Bonus: 3 Weeks of Mini-Blast Summer Camp (Grades PK-1st)

• You may begin the financial aid application process as early as October 1st.

• To be eligible for consideration for financial aid at RPS, new families must complete their application by the early January deadline.

Financial Aid Timeline

• Financial aid decisions will be communicated

beginning in February.

• Although, the two departments and decisions are independent of each other, the timing is important as you decide whether this is the right choice/right time for your family.

For additional information, please visit our Tuition & Affordability page at: https://www.rutgersprep.org/admission/tui tion-affordability

Audrey Forte, Admission Assistant Forte@rutgersprep.org or 732-545-5600 x261

Admission + Financial Aid Contacts

Helen Williams, Director of Admission, PK-Grade 7 Williams@rutgersprep.org

Tara Klipstein, Director of Admission, Grades 8-12th Klipstein@rutgersprep.org Will Abrams, Admission Associate Abrams@rutgersprep.org Patria Sullivan, Director of Enrollment & Financial Aid Sullivan@rutgersprep.org 11

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