How to Apply

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How to Apply for Admission

Are you ready to become a Kiski student? Simply click the Apply for Admission Now button below to get started completing the Standard Application Online (SAO).

(Use School Code 4420 to identify Kiski when completing your SAO application.)

Applying for Financial Aid?

Financial aid at Kiski is awarded based on demonstrated financial need. To determine financial need, Kiski uses a nationally standardized system for financial aid offered by a platform called Clarity. Clarity collects a family’s financial information and performs an initial analysis, providing an estimated need to The Kiski School. The Financial Aid Committee at Kiski uses this estimated need as a guideline in determining financial aid eligibility and awards. It is The Kiski School’s policy that each parent, regardless of custodial arrangements, must complete a separate financial aid application through Clarity. Both domestic and international families must apply for tuition assistance to be considered and submit proof of household income and expenses to Clarity.

Application Process

Application Timeline

September — Parents and students may begin the application process for the next year’s admission. A campus visit and interview are required. Please contact the admissions office for details, or view our on-campus events schedule.

February — The Admission committee begins meeting to review applications for the next school year.

March 10 — Candidates will be notified of our admission decision.

April 10 — Enrollment contracts and deposits should be submitted to the School by this date.

Applications received after these deadlines are considered if space is available.

Standardized Testing

Kiski does not require standardized testing as part of the application process. We firmly believe a student’s academic achievements, recommendations, personal statements, and interview speak more clearly about their ability to be successful at Kiski.

Students wish to optionally submit standardized test results (ISEE, SSAT, ACT, PSAT, or SAT) are welcome to do so. Kiski uses tests information both for gauging admissibility and to assess where a student might need advanced programming or other forms of academic support. Students who choose not to submit a standardized test are given equal consideration in the admission process. If you are unclear what is the best choice for you, contact a Kiski admission counselor for a recommendation.

Exception: Students applying for the Andrew Wilson Merit Scholarship are required to submit an SSAT or ISEE score.

Schedule Your Visit

One of the best ways to get your first sense of what it is like to be part of the Kiski community is to come to visit our beautiful 350 acre campus. While you’re here, you will get a personalized tour of our facilities and have the opportunity to meet teachers, administrators and some of our current Kiski students. We also suggest that we use this visit to conduct the interview which is a required portion of the application process.* Please speak with your admission counselor to discuss the timing of your visit. We look forward to meeting you in person.

*If you are not able to come visit us in Saltsburg, arrangements can be made to conduct the interview in an alternative way. In some cases, we might actually be able to meet you in your hometown. While we hope to welcome you to our campus for a visit, we can also schedule a phone or web interview if it is more convenient for you.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Andrew W. Wilson Merit Scholarship is awarded each year to one rising freshman who has demonstrated that they have led a life of character, integrity, leadership, selflessness, and academic excellence. The admission committee selects the recipient of this prestigious scholarship based on their academic record, their teacher and special interest recommendations, scores on either the ISSE or SSAT exam, and several examples of leadership and service within their community. The awardee receives full tuition, room, and board for four years provided they remain in good standing with the School.

Think you are the parent of one of these students? Think you are one of these students yourself? Do you know someone at your school or in your neighborhood who might be eligible? Use one of the links below to self-nominate or to recommend someone you know. NOMINATE YOURSELF or NOMINATE A STUDENT.

Dozens of additional named scholarships have been established to help the brightest and most talented students attend Kiski. Contact our admissions office to hear more about scholarship opportunities for applicants.

Post Graduate Students

Kiski welcomes students that have already achieved their high school diploma, but seek an additional year of challenge before entering college. PG students are fully integrated into the Kiski experience.

Day Students

Kiski offers an affordable independent school education for students in the local area. Day students have complete access to the school’s benefits – advanced and honors courses, 12 varsity sports, club and activities – all while returning home at the end of the day.. Day students pay a reduced tuition of $33,500, and tuition assistance is available

Naval Academy Hopefuls

The Naval Academy Foundation was established in 1944 and Kiski has been enrolling Naval Foundation candidates since the late 1960s. Our success rate with them eventually enrolling is unsurpassed and it certainly speaks for itself. Midshipmen are regular admits to the Academy while others come from Foundation referrals. The Admission Office at Kiski partners with the USNA Foundation to craft a curriculum that will prepare candidates for the Naval Academy and for the rigors they will encounter once they matriculate to Annapolis. Our Foundation candidates enroll in our regular post-graduate program, complete five to six core classes and have the opportunity to participate in Kiski’s athletic program and other extra-curricular activities.

You may not be ready to apply, and that’s okay. We still want to hear from you. You can fill out our inquiry form and we can start a dialogue about your educational journey.