How to Apply

If you would like your child to be considered for admission in the first round of decisions for the 2008-09 school year, all paperwork, assessments, and required visits must be completed by February 14, 2008. After this date, applicants will be considered on a rolling basis, depending on available openings.

To make application, you must complete these five steps:

1. Obtain an application package from the Admission Office.
2. Submit directly to our Admission Office: Completed Application for Admission $50 application fee Copy of your child's birth certificate
3. Submit to your child's school as applicable: Teacher Recommendation Form Transcript Request Form(s)
4. Schedule a school visit: Children entering PACT Parent and child visit To schedule, call Donna Lindberg Director of Admission and Financial Aid, PYC - Form V, 252-0781, ext. 295 Students entering PYC 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 - Grade 5 Parent only visit (student visit will be scheduled later) To schedule, call Donna Lindberg Director of Admission and Financial Aid PYC - Form V, 252-0781, ext. 295 Students entering Grades 6 - 12 Student and parent visit To schedule, call Betsy Gugle Director of Admission and Financial Aid Forms VI-XII, 252-0781, ext. 104
5. Schedule the applicable admission screening or testing: Students entering PYC 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 Group screening To schedule, call Donna Lindberg Director of Admission and Financial Aid PACT - Form V, 252-0781, ext. 295 Students entering Grade 1 Group screening and individual standardized assessment To schedule, call Donna Lindberg Director of Admission and Financial Aid PACT - Form V, 252-0781, ext. 295 Students entering Grades 2 and 3 Individual standardized assessments and classroom visit To schedule, call Donna Lindberg Director of Admission and Financial Aid PYC - Form V, 252-0781, ext. 295 Students entering Grade 4 CTP IV ERB group testing and classroom visit To schedule, call Donna Lindberg Director of Admission and Financial Aid PYC - Form V, 252-0781, ext. 295 Students entering Grades 5 - 12 The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Register online at www.iseetest.org.

Final Decision

When the application process has been completed, the Admission Committee will meet to consider each applicant's file, reviewing transcripts, teacher recommendations, attendance records, previous standardized testing results, CSG screening or testing results, and the parent/student visit. The Admission office will formally notify the applicant's parents or guardians of a decision by letter beginning March 1. If a student is offered an enrollment contract, CSG will require the prompt return of the signed contract and a $1,500 non-refundable deposit.

Use the following methods to find out more information on applying:

• Download files provided under Admission Files
• Submit an online information request form.
• Call the Admission Office:
  • Infant - Grade 5
    Donna Lindberg
    Director of Admission and Financial Aid
    252-0781, ext. 295
  • Grade 6 - 12
    Betsy Gugle
    Director of Admission and Financial Aid
    252-0781, ext. 104