Middle School | Grades 5-8

List of 7 items.

• Application

  To begin the application process for academic year 2020-2021:

  • Complete an online application in Ravenna (available after Labor Day) by the deadline of December 2, 2019. There is a non-refundable application fee of $75. An application fee reduction is available upon request. Please contact the Admissions Office for the fee reduction code.
  • The collection of brief student statements within provides an opportunity for us to learn about the applicant as well as to assess the development of his/her writing skills. It is expected that applicants write all responses independently, without the assistance of a parent, teacher, tutor, etc.
  • After submission, your application will be processed within 5 business days.

  
  If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.

• Student & Parent Interviews

  Once we have processed your application:

  • The Admissions Office will call you to schedule appointments for the student and parent interviews.
  • Applicants to Fifth through Eighth Grade are required to come for a day-long school visit when they will attend classes with a student buddy and have an individual interview.
  • All parents will have a personal interview with a member of the Admissions staff.

  Students are asked to bring an item of personal significance to discuss with their interviewer (e.g. portfolio, musical recording, project, collected items, essay).

• Tours

  We request that all interested families attend a morning tour of the Middle School during the application process.

  • Please note that the Middle School Tour includes a brief tour of the High School. Families are expected to attend the entire tour.
  • Students are encouraged to attend the tour with their parents.
  • An application is not required to tour the school.
  • All Middle School applicants are welcome to attend a High School Open House in the Fall (reservations are required).

   

  Tours begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Please arrive a few minutes early in order to experience the full tour.

  
  

  Middle School: Reservations Required - Schedule your visit online (available after Labor Day). Please note you will need to create a Ravenna login.
  
  

  Tours: 
  Wednesdays and Fridays, October 2 – November 1, 2019, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
  Wednesdays, November 13 – December 4, 2019, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

• Testing

  LREI does not require the ISEE test, administered by the Educational Records Bureau, for Middle School Applicants.

• Official Transcript & Teacher Recommendations

  An official school transcript is required for all Middle School applicants.

  • Please submit the Transcript Request Form, available in Ravenna, to the applicant's current school after November 15, 2019.
  • Official transcripts must be sent from the applicant’s current school directly to LREI by
    January 15, 2020.

  Candidate Evaluation Forms:

  • In Ravenna, please delegate the Candidate Evaluation forms to the applicant's current teachers/school after November 15, 2019.
  • Candidate Evaluation Forms are confidential and must be sent directly from the applicant’s current teacher(s) to LREI by January 15, 2020.

  The Transcript Request Form and Candidate Evaluation Forms are included in the online application.
  
  
  If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.

• Financial Aid

  We offer financial aid to students in our Fours through Twelfth Grade. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and awards are based solely on financial need. All financial information submitted is kept confidential. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid should check the appropriate box on the application. Financial aid applications are due by December 15, 2019. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid page.

• Decisions & Notifications

  Admissions decisions are based on the written application, interview, student visit and candidate evaluations. Decision notifications will be posted on Ravenna according to the guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Notifications will be sent via email from ms-admissions@lrei.org. Please set your email account to accept emails from this address as well as admissions@lrei.org.