Application Process

We can't wait to get to know you!

The application process typically begins in the fall prior to the year you are interested in admittance for your child. Listed below are necessary steps in order to begin the process.

2024-2025 Admissions: Important Dates

Friday, January 26, 2024: Admissions Applications Due
Friday, March 8, 2024: Admissions Decisions Shared
Friday, March 29, 2024: Enrollment Contracts Due

Applications submitted after January 26th are reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting.

Step 1: Submit an Inquiry

Let us hear from you! To get started with the application process, please submit an Inquiry. Log-in information to access myNewCity will be emailed to you within one business day. Once you receive access to myNewCity, you will be able to complete our online application and monitor your child's progress through the admissions process.

If you have previously registered for a New City School admissions event, you may have a myNewCity portal account associated with the email that you used to register. Need help? Contact us at mynewcity@newcityschool.org.

Step 2: Get to know New City School

Step 3: Submit your application

Log into the myNewCity portal to access our application form. (First time user? See directions at the end of this page for how to set up your account.) There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for new applicants.

Current New City Families:
Send us an email to obtain the sibling waiver code for sibling applications for Early Notification admission.

Interested in our Variable Tuition program?

Families can apply for need-based Variable Tuition after submitting their admissions application. Learn more about our Variable Tuition program.

To get started with your Variable Tuition application, please go to Clarity and create an account. Variable Tuition eligibility and award amounts are shared at the same time as admissions decisions.

Step 4: Schedule your child's assessment visit

New City School Application Form

Please click below to access your account and submit your application. There is a $100 non-refundable fee (payable by Mastercard or Visa) in order to process your application.

Setting Up your myNewCity Account:
If you have not received log-in information* for the myNewCity portal, please complete our inquiry form to begin that process. You will receive an email with log-in information once your inquiry has been processed. Once you have access to myNewCity, you will be able to complete the online application and monitor your child's progress through the admissions process.

*If you have previously registered for a New City School admissions event or submitted an inquiry, you may already have a myNewCity portal account associated with your email address. If that is the case, please try logging in and let us know if you need assistance by emailing: mynewcity@newcityschool.org

myNewCity Portal

If you have any further questions, please send an email to Abby Hillman, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, or call our main office at (314) 361-6411.

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