Applying to Fifth – Eleventh Grade

Please complete the Interview and Visit Form by January 6, 2025, to indicate your interest in either a student shadow visit and interview or an interview only. We prefer the applicant complete the interest section of the form.

Interviews are required for all fifth through eleventh-grade applicants. A student shadow visit is encouraged but not required for those students who are applying to fifth grade or ninth grade, or who are applying to Greenhill for the first time. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate repeat shadow visits for those applicants who have previously visited the Middle School or Upper School. However, we look forward to scheduling your student for their required interview.

All applicants to fifth – eleventh grade should register for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) by January 1, 2025, and complete testing by February 1, 2025. The ISEE is a standardized test offered nationally. Applicants to Greenhill may test in person at Greenhill, test at another school, or use the at-home test option.

Students only need to take the ISEE once, and the results will be sent to the schools you designate when you register. Please visit the ISEE website for details, testing options, and a quick fact guide about what to expect on the ISEE. Registering for the ISEE exam should be completed at least three weeks prior to the actual test date. If the testing fee presents a hardship for your family, please reach out to our Director of Financial Aid Amy deBorst.

Once you have submitted your Application Form and after December 1, you will have access to the Transcript/Grades/Progress Reports request within your parent portal checklist. The request form will not be accessible before December 1 to ensure that the request is not made to the school too early. We want to have records that include the most up-to-date progress reports prior to our January 27, 2025, deadline.

The request form will ask for the name and email address of the person at your child’s current school who is responsible for sending transcripts, grades, or progress reports. They will receive an email that contains a link to submit the documents directly to Greenhill. If your school does not have transcripts, grades, or progress reports, they can indicate that when they open the request link.

Once you have submitted your Application Form and after December 1, you will have access to the English and Math Teacher Evaluation requests within your parent portal checklist. The request forms will not be accessible before December 1 to ensure that the form is not given to the teacher before they have time to get to know your student.

You will be asked to enter your child’s teacher’s name and email address on the request form, and they will receive an electronic, confidential Teacher Evaluation Form to complete and submit. The teacher will be able to fill out the form electronically and send it back to us within our system. It is a good idea to let the teachers know ahead of time to expect the request. The deadline for the receipt of the confidential forms by Greenhill School is January 27, 2025.

Note: If your child has the same teacher for English and Math or if one teacher declines to complete an evaluation form, you should consult with the admission office to determine next steps.

If you are considering applying for financial aid, please indicate that by completing the Financial Aid Form in the “Optional Steps” section of your application checklist in the parent portal. You must complete the full Financial Aid Application by February 15, 2025. Families of admitted students who apply by the deadline will receive their financial aid grant at the same time as their admission decision, on March 14, 2025.

While we are able to accept Financial Aid applications after the deadline, we can not guarantee that funds will remain available. If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact our Director of Financial Aid: 
Email: Amy deBorst  
Phone: 972-628-5522