Admission

Application Procedures

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  • Become Part of

     Something Bigger
We are thrilled that you are interested in pursuing a Masters education, and we look forward to working with you throughout the admission process. To apply, please follow the procedures outlined below.

Questions? Please contact the Admission Office at 914-479-6420 or admission@mastersny.org. 

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  • Middle School and Upper School Day Applicants

    Step 1: Inquire
     
    Complete the online inquiry form. Once you submit an inquiry, we will send you more information about our School and invite you to upcoming admission events.
     
    Step 2: Learn More About Masters
     
    The Admission Office is pleased to offer a variety of events to help you get to know our School. Please note that all events listed are an optional part of the application process. 
     
    Step 3: Apply
     
    There are two ways to apply. You may fill out the Standard Application Online or The Masters School application, which we will send to you, along with recommendation forms, once we receive your inquiry form. 

    Applications are due prior to scheduling an interview.

    Please note that we cannot consider applications from students who will be older than 19 upon graduation.

    Step 4: Interview 
     
    After we receive your application, we will contact you to set up an interview. Interviews are scheduled Monday through Friday. We must receive the parent and student essays before we can arrange an interview. If you are applying through the Standard Application Online, you must submit the following materials for your application to be complete: student profile, student essays and parent statement.
     
    For students applying for fall 2024 admission, we are offering families the option to interview in person or via Zoom. As a school committed to equity and access, applicants are invited to select whichever option is better for their family.

    Step 5: Required Writing Sample 
     
    Students applying for the 2024-2025 school year will be required to submit a graded writing sample. This piece of writing should have been produced for an English or history class and should include teacher comments and the final grade (if applicable). The document you submit must include the applicant’s full name, the date the writing piece was composed, and the name of the course for which it was written. 

    Step 6: Standardized Testing (ISEE/SSAT)

    Students applying to The Masters School for the 2024-2025 academic year are not required to take the ISEE/SSAT. Beginning the 2025-2026 academic year, applicants to The Masters School must submit the ISEE or SSAT testing with their application.
     
    Step 7: Supporting Materials
     
    All applicants are required to submit teacher and administrator recommendation forms from the current school year (2023-2024). Recommendation and transcript release forms can be found on your checklist when you log into the MyMasters portal. Applicants may also submit recommendations from teachers (math and English) and administrators from the previous school year (2022-2023). These optional supplementary recommendation forms can be here.

    Important Dates and Deadlines
    • December 15: Middle and upper school day applications are due
    • December 15: Financial aid applications due for middle and upper school day applicants
    • January 15: Supporting materials due for middle and upper school day applicants: teacher recommendations, transcripts and graded essay
    • February 13: Middle school admission decisions are released via email by 4:00 p.m. EST
    • February 23: Upper school day admission decisions are released via email by 4:00 p.m. EST
    If our admission deadlines have passed and you are still interested in applying to or inquiring about Masters, please contact the Admission Office at: 914-479-6420 or admission@mastersny.org.

  • Upper School Boarding Applicants

    Step 1: Inquire
     
    Complete the online inquiry form. Once you submit an inquiry, we will send you more information about our School and invite you to upcoming admission events.
     
    Step 2: Learn More About Masters and Schedule an Interview
     
    The Admission Office is pleased to offer a variety of events to help you get to know our School. All events are an optional part of the application process. After we receive your application, we will contact you to set up an interview. Interviews are scheduled Monday through Friday. 

    If you are applying through the Standard Application Online, you must submit the following materials for your application to be complete: student profile, student essays and parent statement.

    For students applying for fall 2024 admission, we are offering families the option to interview in person or via Zoom. As a school committed to equity and access, applicants are invited to select whichever option is better for their family.
     
    Step 3: Apply
     
    There are two ways to apply. You may fill out the Standard Application Online or The Masters School application, which we will send to you, along with recommendation forms, once we receive your inquiry form. 

    Please note that we cannot consider applications from students who will be older than 19 upon graduation.
     
    Step 4: Graded Writing Sample
     
    Students applying for the 2024-2025 school year will be required to submit a graded writing sample. This piece of writing should have been produced for an English or history class and should include teacher comments and the final grade (if applicable). The document you submit must include the applicant’s full name, the date the writing piece was composed, and the name of the course for which it was written. 

    Step 5: Standardized Testing (ISEE/SSAT)

    Students applying to The Masters School for the 2024-2025 academic year are not required to take the ISEE/SSAT. Beginning the 2025-2026 academic year, applicants to The Masters School must submit ISEE or SSAT testing with their application.

    Step 6: International Applicants and Language Proficiency 

    For international applicants, we still require English proficiency tests (TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, Duolingo or IELTS) prior to scheduling an interview.  
     
    Ideal scores for each test are as follows:

    Entering ninth grade
    TOEFL iBT: 85
    IELTS: 6.5
    Duolingo: 105
    TOEFL Essentials: 9

    Entering tenth grade
    TOEFL iBT: 95
    IELTS: 7
    Duolingo: 115
    TOEFL Essentials: 10

    Entering eleventh grade
    TOEFL iBT: 105
    IELTS: 7.5
    Duolingo: 125
    TOEFL Essentials: 11
     
    Step 7: Age Verification 

    Age verification is required prior to scheduling an interview. Applicants must submit a copy of a passport or birth certificate. 
     
    Step 8: Recommendation Forms

    All applicants are required to submit teacher and administrator recommendation forms from the current school year (2023-2024). Recommendation and transcript release forms can be found on your checklist when you log into the MyMasters portal. Applicants may also submit recommendations from teachers (math and English) and administrators from the previous school year (2022-2023). These optional supplementary recommendation forms can be found here.

    Important Dates and Deadlines
    • January 15: Boarding applications are due
    • January 15: Financial aid applications are due for boarding applicants
    • February 1: Supporting materials due for boarding applicants: teacher recommendations, transcripts, graded essay and English proficiency tests
    • March 10: Boarding decisions are released via email by 5:00 p.m. EST
    If our admission deadlines have passed and you are still interested in applying or inquiring about Masters, please contact the Admission Office at: 914-479-6420 or admission@mastersny.org.

The Masters School

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Tel. 914-479-6400