5-9 DAY KEY APPLICATION STEPS & DATES
Please note, we are not accepting Grade 8 Day applications for the 2022-2023 academic year.
1. Create a Ravenna Account and Submit an Inquiry Form Establish an account on
Ravenna, our online application management system. Once your account is created, complete an inquiry form to start the application process.
2. Parent & Candidate Campus Tour & InterviewCampus visits begin after October 12 and are a required part of the application process. Visit
Ravenna after October 8 to schedule your tour and interview.
3. Online ApplicationThe online application and parent statement, available on
Ravenna, are due by February 1.
4. Testing
SSAT or ISEE are optional.
5. TranscriptsThe transcript record release form is available on
Ravenna to download, sign, and submit to the candidate’s current school. The school must upload prior and current year transcripts to Ravenna or email them directly to the Admissions Office, at
admissions@fessenden.org, by February 1.
6. Teacher Evaluation FormAfter December 1, please provide current teachers with the grade-appropriate student evaluation form available on
Ravenna. Evaluations are confidential and the teacher/school must upload the forms to Ravenna or email them directly to the Admissions Office, at
admissions@fessenden.org, by February 1.
7. Grades 5 & 6 Candidate Assessment Morning
Candidates for Grades 5 and 6 are required to attend an on-campus, admissions assessment on Saturday morning, February 5, 9:00 -11:00 a.m.
8. Financial Aid RequestsThe deadline for financial aid applications is February 1. For more financial aid details, visit
fessenden.org/financialaid.
Once all of the above steps are taken, the candidate’s application is considered complete. The Admissions Committee will review completed applications after February 1, and a decision will be posted to your Ravenna account on March 10.
Applications completed after February 1 will be considered on a rolling basis based on availability. Please contact Admissions for more information about availability and the second round admissions process. Please note that to be fair to all candidates, applications received after the February 1 deadline will be considered only after initial decisions are made on March 10.