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How to Apply for Admission
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.
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Scholarship Opportunities
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 $35,000, 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.
