College Placement

The college guidance program at Loyola School recognizes, above all, the distinct qualities and talents of each and every student in our school community. Our mission is to determine the college or university that will most appropriately meet the academic, social and spiritual needs of our students while nurturing their intellectual and personal gifts. The program is, first and foremost, relationship-bases. Through college guidance classes and direct accessibility to the Director of College Guidance, student-counselor familiarity is realized enabling the dissemination of vital information and, ultimately, to the Director’s personal advocacy of student applications in the college admissions process. Loyola’s college placement record is impressive: 75% of the members of the class of 2011 are attending schools that are recognized among the top 50 colleges and universities in the country.

Class of 2007-2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.  We encourage you to navigate the web also and check out our new student blog in the admissions folder. We are confident that all of these opportunities will help familiarize you with the Loyola School community and our offering.  If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact the Office of Admissions. We look forward to getting to know your family during the application process and welcome you to the Loyola School community.

  1. How can I apply to Loyola School?
    Please click the following link to begin the on-line application, which is the preferred method of application. For families without internet access please contact the Office of Admission to receive a hard copy of the application: admissions@loyola-nyc.org or 646-346-8131
  2. Are there important dates to keep in mind?
    Please refer to the important dates link on the left for a list of dates that must be adhered to in order to make the application process as smooth as possible.
  3. Is there an entrance exam required for admission?
    Yes. Students may register to take the HSPT administered by Loyola on November 12, 2011, by indicating this choice on Part I of the application. Loyola School also accepts the *ISEE and **the SSAT. Only one test is required. As an independent school, Loyola is not, however, authorized to accept the TACHS test.
  4. Is Loyola co-educational?
    Yes. Loyola is the only Jesuit, Catholic, independent, co-ed school in the tri-state. Young men and women work side-by-side challenging themselves academically, religiously, aesthetically, physically, and socially to reach their full potential.
  5. Can I visit Loyola during the admission process?
    On Wednesday mornings beginning October 5th thru November 30th, families may arrange; to take a small group tour. We welcome families to pre-register for one of three Information Nights scheduled for the fall.
  6. Is an interview required for admission?

    Once the Part I of the application is received, The Office of Admissions will contact applicants to schedule an interview.


    Please be aware that not all students can be accommodated. Rest assured, however, that students will NOT be penalized if an interview cannot be scheduled.


  7. Can I spend a day at Loyola?

    Because we are a small community, applicants are welcome to visit once they have been accepted. These visits are scheduled after acceptance between February 1st through March 8th.


    Students with Loyola School ties, however, can visit during the application process. A current freshman will host the applicant as he/she shadows the student to classes and activities throughout the day. Students will also be treated to lunch and offered the opportunity to pose questions to other students as well as the admission staff.


    Students are expected to dress appropriately for their visit.


  8. Is there an ideal Loyola School applicant that the admission committee seeks to enroll?

    The Loyola School admission committee is looking for a student who is well- rounded and will contribute positively to the school community.


  9. What average is the typical eighth grade applicant expected to have?

    Parents and students often ask this question and expect a specific answer. It is important to note that a committee of educators evaluates each student applying to Loyola individually for admission. While the typical Loyola applicant does well in middle school, there are many equally important factors taken into consideration when evaluating an applicant. Among the essential considerations, the committee looks for the following:

    • consistent grades throughout an applicant’s school career
    • a commitment to his/her studies (as reflected in effort grades)
    • past community/social contributions (as evidenced in service involvement and participation in extra-curricular activities
    • a correlation between the applicant’s aptitude (standardized test results) and the applicant’s achievement (academic grades)


  10. Is there a merit award available to applicants for academic excellence?

    Yes. Loyola School offers two full and two half scholarships (one to a female candidate and one to a male candidate in each of the categories). These scholarships are offered to the most gifted students from the applicant pool based on their standardized test results. There is no additional application to submit. Finalists will be invited back to meet with the admission committee soon after acceptances.

Loyola School food service is provided by Cater To You, A food service company for private schools-specializing in fresh, quality, healthy meals from sustainable and local resources.

*The ISEE can be arranged directly through ERB at 212.672.9800: www.erbtest.org
**SSAT can be schedule on-line: www.ssat.org.

For questions regarding school policies and procedures (calendar, financial aid, etc.) please refer to the appropriate link on the web site.

For more information about admissions, contact the Admissions Office at 646-346-8107/131/132.

We hope that your experience applying to Loyola is both enjoyable and smooth. It is important to remember to keep a healthy perspective during this process.

Fees & Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

For the 2011-12 school year, tuition is $29,400. Please note that books and school clothing are additional expenses, and other fees may apply depending on the students’ year and/or class schedule. Families are also asked to make a minimum commitment to cafeteria purchases.

A $4,000 enrollment deposit is due with the signed enrollment contract as a condition of enrollment. Families who pay their balance in full no later than July 1, 2011 will receive a 1% discount. All tuition and related payments made via credit card will be assessed a 2.50% convenience charge. Monthly installment plans are available over 12 months and 10 months. Families interested in an installment plan should return the installment plan application form to the Business office.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

Merit-based scholarships
Loyola offers a limited number of full and partial merit scholarships to incoming ninth-grade students. Applicants are considered based on their entrance exam results, grades, recommendations, and written essay; finalists are invited to interview with Loyola’s Scholarship Committee. Families need not contact the admissions office regarding these awards, as qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Families will be notified of merit scholarships at the same time they receive notice of admission.

Need-based financial aid
Financial aid is awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer applicants as demonstrated through the evaluation of a financial aid application package by Loyola’s Financial Aid Committee. Please note that while Loyola’s admissions decisions are needs-blind and we do strive to maximize financial assistance, we are not able to meet the financial needs for all students offered admission. Families interested in being considered for aid should check the proper box on in the admissions application, and they will receive a letter with instructions on how to apply. Families will be notified of need-based financial aid award decisions at the same time they receive notice of admission.

Returning families may apply for need-based financial aid if they can demonstrate a significant and unanticipated change in their financial condition has occurred since their decision to enter the school. Siblings entering college or other private schools does not constitute an unanticipated change. Awards to returning families and transfer applicants are subject to the availability of resources as determined by the School’s annual operating budget.

Financial Aid FAQ’s

  1. Does applying for financial aid influence the admission decision?
    Loyola’s admissions decision is independent of the financial aid decision. Therefore a family’s expression of interest in applying for financial aid has no bearing on whether the student is offered admission.
  2. Who may apply for financial aid?
    Financial aid is awarded principally to incoming freshmen, and, on a limited basis, to transfer students. Returning families who were not awarded aid upon admission may apply in subsequent years only if they have experienced a significant and unanticipated change in financial circumstances. The committee focuses primarily on changes in a family’s income, with the expectation that expenses are generally more controllable. Please note that the onset of other children in the family entering private schools or colleges does not constitute an unanticipated change.
  3. How is financial aid awarded?
    Loyola School’s Financial Aid Committee considers applications for financial aid. To assist the committee, Loyola School makes use of an outside data collection and analysis organization called the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (“SSS”) which assists independent schools in determining a family’s financial need. Families must complete a Parent Financial Statement (“PFS”) and submit copies of their tax returns to SSS, which then generates a Report of Family Contribution (“RFC”). The RFC contains an Estimated Family Contribution (“EFC”) which provides some guidance to the Financial Aid Committee in evaluating need, but is not a binding conclusion.
  4. Do all families with financial need receive an award?
    No, Loyola is not able to make awards to all families with demonstrated need. Generally Loyola makes between 15 and 20 awards to incoming freshman out of roughly 100 who have been offered admission and applied for financial assistance.
  5. If I do not receive a financial aid award, can my son or daughter still attend Loyola?
    The choice to give your son or daughter an independent school education is a special gift, but it is also a significant, four-year financial commitment. Financial assistance is available after entering the school only under very limited circumstances (see below) and therefore families are urged to realistically consider their ability to pay full tuition without the benefit of financial assistance.

About Early Decision

Early Decision vs. Regular Decision

Please be aware that Early Decision (ED) should only be considered by families who are certain that Loyola is the school in which they will enroll upon acceptance. ED may be chosen after the initial application is submitted (but before the deadline of the third week in November when all material is due) after families have gathered the information they need to make a responsible decision. You may contact the Office of Admission by phone or email at anytime in the process with questions, concerns, or adjustments to your initial application.

Early Decision and Financial Aid

Please be aware that only a limited number of students requesting financial aid will be granted awards during the Early Decision process.  Those students who qualify but were not awarded Financial Aid will be considered along with the regular applicant pool.  Though we expect Early Decision candidates whose financial needs are met to enroll upon acceptance, we understand that families to whom an award cannot be made during the Early Decision process may need to await the financial aid decisions made in late January.

Other Important Information

Families who are applying Early Decision are encouraged to submit Part 1 of the Loyola School application, along with the application fee, as soon as possible.  This will allow the Office of Admission to begin scheduling interviews for Early Decision candidates. Also, please note that Early Decision candidates are welcome to take the Loyola Entrance Exam (HSPT) on November 12, so long as the rest of the completed application (including grades, teacher recommendations, and essays) is submitted by the November 18 deadline.  Students are also welcome to register for the ISEE or the SSAT should that be a more convenient option.

Apply Now

Thank you for your interest in Loyola School!  The first step in your application process begins by clicking on the “Apply Now” link located to the right of this paragraph, which will direct you to Part 1 of the application.  Part 1 can be completed electronically and should be submitted to the Office of Admissions no later than November 18th.  Upon receiving your application, we will contact you within one week to schedule an interview and tour of Loyola School.  (Please note that an applicant applying late in the admissions process may not be able to schedule an interview; however, this will not put that applicant at a disadvantage to those who were able to schedule a time for an interview.  All applications receive the same attention from our Admissions Committee.)

After submitting Part 1, you can move on to Part 2 of the application, which asks some more detailed questions that can be answered in paragraph format by each applicant.  Part 2 of the application is due on November 18th for early decision candidates, and on December 2nd for regular decision candidates.  While you are completing Part 2, you should also contact your school to request your transcript and school report, and ask for recommendation letters from your Math and English teachers.  In addition you should make sure you have registered for one of the standardized tests, either the ISEE, the SSAT, or our HSPT.  (Links to the test information and recommendation forms can be found below.)  The last piece in the application process is to submit a writing sample from 7th or 8th grade that has already been graded by your English or History teacher.  Once we have received all of your material, our Admissions Committee will begin reviewing each file individually.  Admissions decisions are mailed on (get correct date here) for early decision candidates, and on January 27, 2012 for regular decision candidates.

This outline should help you when trying to manage the whole application process this Fall.  Most importantly, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions during the process.  We look forward to getting to know you better in the near future!

Complete Your Recommendations Online

For your application to be considered complete, confidential English and Mathematics Recommendation Forms, as well as the Request for Academic Records, must be completed and returned to Loyola School by the third Friday of November for Early Decision candidates, and by the first Friday of December for Regular Decision candidates. Students may also choose to complete the optional Special Interest Recommendation Form, which may be used to highlight a student’s particular strengths in extracurricular, arts, or sports activities.

Our preferred method is to have recommendations completed online using schoolrecs.com; it is “green” and reduces the administrative burden for all parties – you, the recommenders, and us. It notifies your recommenders of due dates, lets you know when your recommendation has been completed, and can transmit recommendations electronically. You can even include background information when you request a recommendation to assist your recommender in personalizing your recommendation.

  • Want to get started and request your online recommendations now? Visit schoolrecs.com to begin!
  • In Addition to completing recommendations through schoolrecs, print and return the Request for Academic Records form found below.
  • Need more information about how schoolrecs.com works? Visit their website for a demo and FAQ.

Downloads

Important Dates

Admissions Application

Part 1: November 18th (Please be aware that interviews are scheduled by the Office of Admissions once Part 1 is received on a first –come/first -served basis; once the schedule is filled, we may not be able to schedule additional interview appointments, therefore it is best to submit Part 1 as soon as possible)
Early Applicants: Part 1 and Part 2: November 18th

Part 2: December 2

Interviews

The Office of Admissions schedules interviews on a first come, first serve basis.  Once Part 1 of the application and the $80 application fee is received, the admissions office will contact families to schedule interviews.  Please note that in the event that we cannot schedule an interview with your child it will not be counted against him or her.

Information Session Dates

  • Thursday, October 6 Last Names (A-L)
  • Wednesday, October 26 Last Names (M-Z)
  • Tuesday, November 1 (Independent Schools Info Session)

Admissions Test

HSPT Exam: Offered at Loyola on Saturday, November 12. Only students who have completed Part 1 of the application can sit for the HSPT administered by Loyola. Please be aware that students do not have to sit for the HSPT administered by Loyola; students may take either the ISEE test or the SSAT test in lieu of Loyola’s exam, and all three exams are considered equally.

The ISEE and SSAT tests must be taken no later than December 10. Register by November 19 to ensure a seat for either test.

You may register for the ISEE at www.erbtest.org
You may register for the SSAT at www.ssat.org.

Admissions

We are delighted that you are visiting with us via the Internet. As you begin your tour, please keep in mind that the information you are reading should not substitute for an actual visit to the school. By walking through the hallways, visiting classes, and seeing the interaction between students and teachers, you will gain invaluable insight into the Loyola community. We are pleased to be of service to you as you consider what Loyola has to offer.