Applying to Nightingale is easy.
Nightingale’s Upper School provides our students with strong academic programming, vibrant student life offerings, and extensive off-campus experiences as they strengthen their voices, deepen their friendships, and prepare to enter the world beyond the blue doors. Upper School students graduate as independent thinkers, agents of change, and citizens of the world.
To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.
Upper School Application Dates
- Online Application Opens
August 20
- Financial Aid Application Available
September 2
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 5
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 18
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 1
- Application Materials Due
January 8
- Notification for Applicants to Classes IX-XI
February 20
- Classes IX-XI Enrollment Contract Deadline
March 12
Submit Application
For Prospective Families
After you have clicked on Apply Now, select the blue Create Account link to create a username and password.
For Current Nightingale Families
Click on the Apply Now button. Enter your username and password for the Nightingale website when prompted.
Schedule Schoolhouse Tour and Family Interview
To apply to Classes IX-XI for your daughter, you will need to schedule one appointment, an in-person family tour of the Schoolhouse and interview. This combined tour and interview visit will last approximately 90 minutes.
After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar to schedule your appointment. The Schoolhouse tour will be led by a student tour guide, followed by an in-person family interview with a member of our admissions team.
Submit ISEE/SSAT Standardized Test Scores
All students applying to Classes V-XI are required to submit either SSAT or ISEE scores during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. All tests must be taken after August 1, 2025. To ensure Nightingale receives official score reports, Nightingale's ISEE school code is 333860 and SSAT code is 5340. Students are welcome to submit multiple score reports.
Score reports must be received no later than January 10, 2025.
Request School Transcripts
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to admissions@nightingale.org. Schools should submit school records from the 2025-2026, 2024-2025, and 2023-2024 school years. The school records request form will be available through the online application checklist.
Request Teacher Recommendations
Recommendations from the 2025-2026 English and math teachers are required for admission. You will find the link for recommendation forms in the online application checklist.
Submit the ISAAGNY Applicant Essay
Submit one essay from the list of ISAAGNY essay prompts. You will find the link for the ISAAGNY essay prompts in the online application checklist. The essay can be submitted via the online application checklist.
Submit Graded Writing Sample
Submit a graded writing sample from the 2024-2025 school year (preferably a writing sample from an English class). The writing sample should include teacher comments and/or the student’s grade. Submit the graded writing sample via the online application checklist.
Submit the ISAAGNY interests and activities form
Submit the form which lists co-curricular activities, interests, and/or responsibilities. If you have not had the opportunity to participate in activities, please list those you are interested in trying. You will find the link for ISAAGNY interests and activities form in the online application checklist. The form can be submitted via the online application checklist.
Register for Our Admissions Events
The events are an excellent opportunity for prospective parents/guardians to learn about Nightingale by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with key faculty, administration, students, and parents.
Applying for Financial Aid?
Please click here for more information and here to begin the process.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at any time.
Jennifer Brodsky
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management(212) 933-6515jbrodsky@nightingale.orgLiz Cavanaugh
Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515ecavanaugh@nightingale.orgLucia Thomas
Assistant Director of Admissions K-XI(212) 933-6515lthomas@nightingale.orgNaomi Hayashi Eldredge
Assistant Director of Admissions K-IV(212) 933-6515neldredge@nightingale.orgKathy Kim
Assistant Director of Admissions for Assessments K-IV(212) 933-6515kkim@nightingale.orgNathonya Chery
Coordinator of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515nchery@nightingale.org