Admission

How to Apply

The Application Process, Step by Step

Thank you for considering Montrose School for your daughter! Come get to know us by contacting the Admission Office to set up a tour. We have outlined the application process step by step here in order to assist you. Please contact Director of Admission Kelly Melley to find out more.

How to Apply

Montrose School uses Ravenna, a web-based application which students can use to submit online inquiries and applications. With Ravenna, you can request teacher evaluations, arrange to send us your transcript, check your application progress and submit your application.

To learn more about the Montrose admission process, please click on each of the steps below.

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  • Step 1: Create a Ravenna account

    To start the application process, please complete and submit our online inquiry form. This will direct you to create an account with Ravenna. Please be sure to choose an email address for an account that you check frequently, as you will receive multiple important communications via email. After you set up your account, you can create your daughter's profile and then choose "Montrose School" from the school directory.
  • Step 2: Schedule a student and parent interview and tour

    Each applicant should schedule an appointment for a tour and interview. You may choose to meet either virtually or in-person for your tour and interview.

    Interview: Both students and parents will meet with an admission representative. Students will also complete a short writing sample.


    Please schedule through Ravenna or contact the Admission Office.
  • Step 3: Register for an entrance exam

    ISEE:
    Girls entering grades 6-8 should take the ISEE*. You may take either the paper version or the at-home (online) version of the ISEE. For your convenience, we will be offering the ISEE test at Montrose on the following Saturdays:

    November 2, 2024
    December 7, 2024
    January 25, 2025

    Click here for the ISEE website. Please designate Montrose as a recipient of the official score. Montrose’s school code is 220454.

     *For Boston Exam School applicants, we will also accept the NWEA MAP Growth test.

    SSAT:
    Girls entering grades 9-12 should take the SSAT**. As with the ISEE, you may take either the paper version or the at-home (online) version of the SSAT. For your convenience, we will be offering the SSAT test at Montrose on the following Saturday:

    January 4, 2025 

    Click here for the SSAT website. Please designate Montrose as a recipient of the official score. Montrose’s school code is 5150. 

    **Applicants to Grade 9 may alternatively submit the Catholic High School Placement Test (HSPT). PSAT, ACT, and/or SAT scores will fulfill the testing requirement for applicants to Grades 10 and 11. 
     
  • Step 4: Submit your application

    Please fill out your online application using Ravenna. The priority application deadline is February 1. For families who have completed the process by the priority deadline, admission decisions will be released on or around March 10. After February 1, applications will be accepted as space is available. 

    The application includes:
    • Transcript from the applicant’s current school
    • Recommendations from English and math teachers who are currently teaching the applicant or who have had the most recent association with the applicant in a school environment in these subjects
    • Recommendation from school guidance counselor
    • Optional non-academic recommendation forms by people closely associated with the applicant outside of her school environment (for example, family friend, church leader or sports or fine/performing arts coach)
    • Parent statement
    • Student essay
    • $50 application fee
    Please contact the Admission Office at any point during the application process. We are happy to help you in any way we can!
  • Step 5: View your decision on Ravenna

    Decisions will be released on or around March 10 on your Ravenna portal. If admitted, you will also receive information about financial aid and/or merit scholarships in your enrollment package.

What's Next?

We know that even after you have completed the application and visited Montrose, you may still have questions. Contact the Admission Office at any time. 

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    Kelly Melley 

    Director of Admission
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    Michelle Barrette 

    Associate Director of Admission
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    Hannah Stebbins 

    Assistant Director of Admission
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An independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church.