How to Apply

A Ravenna account is necessary to register for admissions events, to schedule an interview, and to complete our application. When you create an account and “explore” St. Sebastian’s, we will also include you in our email list and mail you an information packet and viewbook (September through February). 

Ravenna Steps: 

• Create a Ravenna profile with an email address that you will have for the entire admission process.
• Click “EXPLORE” to indicate your interest in learning more about the school and the admission process. (If you already have a Ravenna account, simply log in and EXPLORE St. Sebastian’s).
• Click “APPLY” to indicate your interest in starting the application process (scheduling an interview/viewing admission requirements). Clicking “Apply” does not require you to submit an application or pay the application fee. 

Get Started

During a personal interview, you and your parent(s) will meet with an admissions officer to learn more about St. Sebastian's. The interview is required of every applicant so that we can get to know you better. We schedule interviews from October 1 to February 6. You may choose an in-person or a Zoom interview as you prefer.

Schedule an Interview

Join us for our Open House on October 9, our Curriculum Night on November 18 or our Athletics Night on December 11. All events are optional but helpful. 

View Events

November to January: 

• Applicants to 7th and 8th grades should take the Middle Level of the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) 
• Applicants to 9th grade or higher should take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) 

Please designate St. Sebastian's School as a recipient of the official score. 
ISEE Code: 221545 
SSAT Code: 6934 

Additional Testing Tips & Information

All applications should be completed and submitted online through www.ravenna-hub.com by the February 1 deadline. Ravenna is a web-based platform for paperless submission of online applications. It allows applicants to manage, complete, and submit their applications as well as request required recommendations, reports, and transcripts.

A completed application consists of the following: Applicant Parts One & Two, Parent Questionnaire, English Teacher Recommendation, Math Teacher Recommendation, Applicant School Report, Personal Recommendation, Transcript/Report Card, Standardized Test Results 

Application deadline: February 1 
Application fee: $50 
(Payable online through Ravenna)

Please contact the Admission Office to request a fee waiver or a paper copy of our application. 

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All teacher and personal recommendations should be delegated between November 1 and January 1 and submitted before February 1 through www.ravenna-hub.com. Recommendation forms and instructions will be provided to teachers via email.

Applicants applying for financial aid consideration should submit their applications through Clarity by the February 1 deadline.  Please see the Financial Aid page for more information about one-on-one consultations, offered starting in September of each admissions season.