Applying to Harvey

There are two options for applying - via the Harvey Admissions Portal or via the SAO (Standard Application Online).

Apply via Harvey Admissions Portal 

Apply via SAO

Whether you choose to submit your application via the Harvey Admissions Portal or SAO, once we receive your application you will have access to Harvey's Application Checklist where you will be able to easily track its progress in real-time.

Please note that there is a $75 application fee for the SAO application.

The Family Interview is an important step in the admission process. Participation from at least one parent is required. Interviews can be conducted in-person, on campus, or virtually via Zoom.

Once we have received a completed application form* our team will reach out to you to schedule an interview.

_{* a completed application consists of submitting Harvey's application or submitting the SAO Student Biographic Profile, the Parent Statement, and the student essays.}

To support your application we require the following:

• Three recommendations from your child’s current school from the Principal/Guidance Counselor, English teacher and math teacher. 
   
• A report card for the current school year.
   
• Grades or transcript for the previous two years. 

It is best to wait until November to request recommendations from the teachers noted above to allow them time to get to know your child.

Once you have submitted the application form, you will be able to send all recommendations and grade/transcript requests directly to the teachers from your Checklist located in your Harvey Admissions Portal.

Character and personal growth are an integral part of a Harvey education. Grades and test scores don't tell the whole story of an applicant. The Thrively Strength Assessment gives the Admission committee richer, holistic information and illuminates areas where Harvey can help students grow and thrive. It is a requirement that applicants take this assessment in order for the Admissions committee to get a clearer picture of the applicant.

The assessment is free of charge and can be accessed through the SchoolAdmin portal. Contact the Admission Office if you have questions at admissions@harveyschool.org.

The submission of standardized test scores is optional. While we appreciate the value of standardized tests in the admissions landscape, we also believe that they are inadequate tools to assess the full scope of a candidate's abilities and potential to be successful at Harvey. Further, we recognize that test results are often more a reflection of socioeconomic status than aptitude.

Please note that a student with a Psychological Education evaluation, IEP/504, and/or standardized testing should be uploaded to the Admissions Portal. Please use the record request form to authorize your applicant's current school to send us academic records.

Students with strong writing abilities are among the most successful students at Harvey, therefore we require that all candidates submit a graded writing sample. The writing sample 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 consist of the applicant’s full name, the date the writing piece was composed, and the name of the course for which it was written. 

A completed application file includes the following materials:

1. Online application (which consists of submitting either Harvey Online Application or submitting the SAO, the Student Biographic Profile, parent statement, and the student essays).
2. Student and parent interview.
3. Current Principal/Guidance Counselor recommendation.
4. Current English teacher recommendation.
5. Current math teacher recommendation.
6. Personal recommendation (optional).
7. Current year report card.
8. Official school reports and transcripts.
9. Thrively Strength Assessment (required).
10. Testing (if applicable).

The best way for prospective students to learn about The Harvey School is to be a Cavalier for the day! Once the application is complete, students are invited on campus for a first-hand look into a typical day. They will attend classes with a Harvey Host Student, meet other students, get the chance to tour the campus and ask questions.

Visiting days can be scheduled once we have received the application and the family interview has been completed.

Visits will take place between 8:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.