Admissions

How to Apply

The Admission Committee at SGS wants to get to know you, your interests, goals, ideas, and your family. We consider all aspects of your application in our admission decisions. If you have any questions contact the Asha Dean, Director of Enrollment Management at adean@seattlegirlsschool.org or call 206-709-2228.

The Application Process

1. Complete the SGS Preliminary Application and submit the non-refundable $75 application fee through Ravenna. You must complete these two steps before you will be able to schedule a visit or proceed with the rest of the application. Please contact adean@seattlegirlsschool.org to request a fee waiver if the application fee presents a barrier for your family. 
*Application waiver code: PSIS2026
           
2. Schedule your visits through Ravenna.
 
3.Complete the Parent/Guardian and Student Essays in Ravenna.
 
4. Submit the Request for Records form to your student's current school, the transcript records will be directly uploaded to the application.
 
5. Delegate the Teacher Evaluation forms in Ravenna to two of your student’s current or recent teachers. 
 

Deadlines

The SGS application will open for the 2025-2026 admission season on September 9th.

January 15, 2026 -- Preliminary Application Deadline

February 6, 2026 -- New Family Tuition Assistance Application Deadline

March 20, 2026 -- Admission Decisions Released 

March 27, 2026 -- Family Response Deadline

Application FAQs

List of 6 items.

  • Applying Online

    To begin the application process, you will need to create an account in Ravenna. Through Ravenna you can manage your application online as well as receive admission decisions.

    If you have any questions or concerns creating your account or logging in, please email help@ravennasolutions.com.

  • Post-deadline applications

    We will continue to accept applications for specific grades on a rolling basis. Email adean@seattlegirlsschool.org for more information.

  • Standardized Testing

    SGS is test optional.

  • Student Visit Experience

    During this morning visit, prospective students will get familiarized with our school, hear from a panel of current students, and complete a small group project facilitated by an SGS faculty or staff member. Parents/guardians are encouraged to stay as we have a concurrent adult focused event for them.

    Please register your student through Ravenna. Visits begin in November and continue through the first week of February. You can schedule a visit upon completion of your Preliminary Application in Ravenna.

    All visits are on Wednesdays from 9:45 - 11:55 a.m.
    Nov 19 | Dec 3, 10 | Jan 14, 21 | Feb 4, 11, 25

  • Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview

    Schedule your interview through Ravenna.

  • Admission Decisions

    Decisions will be released at noon on Friday, March 22, 2024. Admitted families will have until Friday, March 29 to respond.

Tuition Assistance

To help families with the cost of this education we offer need-based Tuition Assistance.
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