Procedures for Admission


The Pingry Experience is a unique one, nurturing the growth of the individual to his or her potential. We truly believe in the well-rounded person and each student is encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the school. Therefore, the admission decision largely depends upon the applicant’s ability and desire to participate in our full program, to learn from it, and to contribute to the school. Pingry admits qualified students of any race, creed, gender, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission, financial aid, or other school-administered programs. In submitting an application to Pingry, parents should understand that the decision of the Admission Committee is final.

If you are interested in applying to grades K-11 for the 2008-09 academic year, please complete our Request for Information form.

The following steps must be completed before an application will be reviewed by the Admission Committee.

Grades K-5 Short Hills Campus Learn about historical average openings for each grade level				Submit the Admission Application with application fee prior to applicant’s classroom visit and testing. The non-refundable application fee (which includes testing) is $100. Please make checks payable to The Pingry Corporation. An applicant photo is optional, but encouraged. Applications are due by the following date: Grades K-5 – December 14, 2007 Applications submitted after this date will be considered as space allows. Note: Part of the application process is a visit by the student. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible since we can accommodate only a certain number of students per day and our calendar fills up quickly.
				Current teacher recommendation forms should be completed no earlier than December for application to kindergarten through fifth grade. A recommendation from the previous year’s teacher is required for application to grades two through five. Recommendation forms should be sent directly by the writer to our Admission Office. Teacher recommendation forms are due by January 31, 2008.
				For Grades 2-5 Only – Submit the transcript request form which needs to be completed by your current school office in January and sent directly to Pingry. Transcript of records are due by January 31, 2008.
				Applicant's Visit Kindergarten – Visitation sessions will be hosted on four mornings: January 25 and 26, and February 1 and 2, from 9:00-11:00 am. During these two-hour sessions, kindergarten teachers and admission personnel will observe children in a peer group learning and play experience. Please submit the Class Visitation Form with the application to register. Grade 1 – Visitation sessions will be hosted on two mornings: Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, from 9:00-11:00 am. During these two-hour sessions, kindergarten and first grade teachers will observe children in a peer group academic and social setting. Please submit the Class Visitation Form with the application to register. Grades 2-5 – A visit should be scheduled after the application has been submitted. Applicants visit with their peer grade. Second grade applicants visit from 8:30 am to 11:50 am. Third, fourth, and fifth grade applicants visit from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Lunch is provided for applicants to grades 2-5.
				Testing Kindergarten – Kindergarten applicants are tested individually. After submitting the application form and application fee, please call the Admission Office to set up an appointment. Kindergarten testing begins in November. Grade 1 – No formal testing is required. Grades 2-5 – Applicants must take the Educational Records Bureau’s (ERB) CTP IV which is administered on these dates at Pingry’s Short Hills Campus. The ISEE will be accepted in lieu of the CTP IV for applicants to Grade 5 (Pingry code 310315). Please select a date and submit the Testing Information Form with the application. Applicants who are applying to Kent Place School, Oak Knoll School and The Peck School only need to take the entrance examination once. The Admissions Offices will share scores upon written request.
				The Admission Office attempts to make decisions on applications by the following dates: Kindergarten, Grades 3, 5 – Second week of March 2008 Grades 1, 2, 4 – Mid-April 2008
				If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid, check the box on page 2 of the application. For further information about financial aid, please contact Allison Brunhouse ’00, Assistant Director of Admission, at 908-647-5555 ext. 1274 or abrunhouse@pingry.org. Please keep in mind that the deadline to submit your financial aid request form and Form 4506-T is January 11, 2008.
				Applicants for K-5 should submit all information and direct all questions to: Sheila Ramirez Director of Admission, Short Hills Campus Associate Director of Admission The Pingry School Country Day Drive Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-4550 ext. 1413 sramirez@pingry.org
Grades 6-11 Martinsville Campus Learn about historical average openings for each grade level				Submit the completed Admission Application, Questionnaire for Applicant, and Activities Questionnaire (questionnaires are to be completed by student applicant) along with the $75 non-refundable application fee made out to The Pingry Corporation. An applicant photo is optional, but encouraged. Applications are due by the following date: Grades 6-11 – January 11, 2008 Applications submitted after this date will be considered as space allows. Note: Part of the application process is a day visit by the student. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible since we can accommodate only a certain number of students per day and our calendar fills up quickly.
				Give Teacher Recommendation forms no earlier than November to one of your child’s current Humanities teachers (this can be either an English, language arts, writing, or history teacher) and either your child's math or science teacher. A third recommendation by a person of your choosing is also required, submitted on the Extracurricular Recommendation form or by letter. All forms and letters should be sent directly by the writer to our Admission Office. Teacher recommendation forms are due by the following date: Grades 6-11 – January 25, 2008
				Transcript Request form should be completed by the applicant’s principal or guidance counselor after the first marking period for the current year. This form must come directly from the current school to our Admission Office with a history of grades that includes at least one marking period from the current year. Transcript of records are due by the following date: Grades 6-11 – January 25, 2008
				Upon receipt of the application, Stacy Kline, Admission Coordinator, will call to arrange a visit. This includes a full day of classes for the child (we will provide a lunch). During his or her day, the applicant will be interviewed by a member of the Admission Committee. Parents will have a tour as well as an opportunity to meet with an Admission Officer. Interviews and visits need to be completed before the following date: Grades 6-11 – January 25, 2008
				Applicants are required to submit standardized testing results from one of the following tests by January 28, 2008 (Please note that the Admission Office does not prefer one acceptable test over another): Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) (Pingry code 310315) Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT): Not to be confused with the Johns Hopkins SAT Gifted and Talented Program test or the regular SAT for college admission. Pingry code 5824. Educational Records Bureau's (ERB) CTPIV: Independent School results Testing for the ISEE, SSAT, and ERB must be completed within the eight (8) months prior to our January 25, 2008 deadline. WISC IQ Test: As an alternative to these tests, a recent (within 3 years) WISC, if administered and reported by a licensed psychologist, will also be accepted. Applicants are welcome to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) at Pingry on one of our scheduled dates. To register, contact ISEE or call the Admission Office for a registration booklet. Applicants are not required to test at Pingry; however be sure to include The Pingry School code (310315) in the “Reports to Schools” section so we receive a copy of your scores. The test requires three weeks advance registration, so early registration is strongly recommended.
				Decisions will be sent to parents, by letter, no later than March 7, 2008.
				If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid, check the box on page 2 of the application. For further information about financial aid, please contact Allison Brunhouse ’00, Assistant Director of Admission, at 908-647-5555 ext. 1274 or abrunhouse@pingry.org. Please keep in mind that the deadline to submit your financial aid request form and Form 4506-T is January 11, 2008.
				Applicants for Grades 6-11 should submit all information and direct all questions to: Reena Kamins Director of Admission The Pingry School P.O. Box 366, Martinsville Road Martinsville, NJ 08836 908-647-5555 ext. 1229 rkamins@pingry.org