Applying to NDA

NDA uses Ravenna for the online submission of all application materials. Once you create an account, you can submit your admission application, check the status of your application materials, and register for enrollment events. Create your Ravenna account today by hitting the apply button below.  

All applicants to sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grade are required to submit entrance exam results. Please note only one exam is needed. Click the exam name for direct access to testing information.

• ISEE  (NDA Code: 570414) - Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9; In-person and at-home testing options
• SSAT (NDA Code: 5429) - Grades 7, 8, and 9
• HSPT (NDA Code: 23) - Grade 9 applicants only

An enrollment interview is required as part of the application process.An enrollment interview is your chance to express your passions, aspirations, and personality, beyond what grades and test scores may convey, highlighting to our Enrollment Team what you're looking for in a school community. Likewise, an enrollment interview allows you to gain valuable insights into NDA's culture and values. Schedule an enrollment interview by clicking the button below.

SCHEDULE INTERVIEW

Please note that to schedule an interview, the step "Submit Application for Admission Form" must first be completed in Ravenna.

Detailed instructions on how to submit each of these can be found in your Ravenna account.

Application checklist:

• NDA Application Form and $60 Application Fee
• Applicant Questionnaire
• Parent/Guardian Statement
• Official Transcripts (current year, plus two previous years)
• School Administrator/Guidance Counselor Report
• Current English Teacher Recommendation
• Current Math Teacher Recommendation
• Entrance Exams (ISEE, SSAT or HSPT)
• Admissions Interview recommended but not required