Upper School Admissions

Application Dates & Deadlines

Applications for the fall 2025–2026 semester open September 16, 2024.

Fall 2025–26 Deadlines:

December 13, 2024: Fall semester 25-26 priority admission application due - 9th grade
January 14, 2025: Fall semester 25–26 priority admission application due - all other grades
After January 14, 2025, admission is rolling based on class-level availability.

Upper School Application Process

Open your Admission Account

Student & Parent Visit Day

Submit the Online Application & Application Fee

Admission Testing

Complete admission testing using the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test utilizing one of their virtual or in-person testing options.
Principia is offering an in-person testing option open to the public on November 9, 2024.
Principia is offering an in-person testing option for Principia applicants on January 25, 2025, please be in touch with admissions at admit@principia.edu for registration information.
9th grade applicants must have their testing complete by January 13, 2025. All other applicants must have their testing complete by February 10, 2025.
While the SSAT is Principia's preferred standardized test for Upper School, we will also accept the ITBS (Iowa Basics), NWEA MAP (Growth), Stanford Achievement, or ERB, provided the test was taken in the last six months.

School Records & Recommendations

School Records – An official transcript with the current school year and the two previous school years must be submitted, as well as any school records including standardized testing results.
Teacher Recommendation – Within the SAO (Standard Application Online) there are required teacher recommendations that must be from a current core subject teacher.
Personal Recommendation – Within the SAO a recommendation must be submitted by an someone other than a teacher whom has worked directly with your child, such as a tutor, coach or music teacher.

Parent & Student Interviews

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

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Eligibility Requirements

2.8 minimum GPA is required
Completed SAO (Standard Application Online) and Principia Application Checklist
SSAT
While the SSAT is Principia's preferred standardized test, we will also accept the ITBS (Iowa Basics), NWEA MAP (Growth), Stanford Achievement, or ERB, provided the test was taken in the last six months.
Students who turn 19 years old prior to July of their 12th grade year are not eligible for school admission

Living that amounts to anything is the kind of living that turns other people to God. If our lives serve this purpose, then our living is worthwhile.

Education at The Principia, p. 125

“Your child should not just survive high school but thrive in it. I look forward to sharing with you what makes Principia a place of growth and opportunity.”

Jordan Poznick
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Upper School
314.514.3194