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 17
- Financial Aid Application Available on Clarity
September 8
- Application Deadline
December 1
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 5
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 17
- Application Materials Due
January 8
- Notification for Applicants to Classes IX–XI
February 19
- Classes IX–XI Enrollment Contract Deadline
March 11
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 a Virtual Family Interview and an In-Person Schoolhouse Tour
After you submit your application we will attach an online checklist that will be viewable when you next sign into your account. The checklist will allow you access to the online appointment calendar to self-schedule two appointments: 1) an In-Person Family Tour of the Schoolhouse and 2) a separate appointment for a Virtual Family Interview. The In-Person Family Tour will last approximately 45 minutes. The Virtual Family Interview will last approximately 45 minutes, as well, and you will receive a Zoom link a week prior to the appointment. You are welcome to Zoom in from different locations.
Submit ISEE/SSAT Standardized Test Scores
All students applying to Classes IX-XI are required to submit either SSAT or ISEE scores during the 2026-2027 admissions cycle. All tests must be taken after August 1, 2026. 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 8, 2027.
Request School Transcripts
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to admissions@nightingale.org. Schools should submit scanned copies of school records from the 2026-2027, 2025-2026, and 2024-2025 school years. The school records request form will be available through the online application checklist.
Request Teacher Recommendations
Recommendations from your daughter’s 2026-2027(current school year) English and math teachers are required for admission. You will find the link for the 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 the ISAAGNY Interests and Activities form
The student should fill out the form which lists co-curricular activities, interests, and/or responsibilities. If the student has not had the opportunity to participate in activities, she should list those she is interested in trying. You will find the link for the ISAAGNY Interests and Activities form in the online application checklist. The form should 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.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(212) 933-6515kkim@nightingale.orgNathonya Chery
Coordinator of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515nchery@nightingale.org