The Path to Rutgers Prep Starts Here

To begin your application online, please click here. We also accept the Standard Application Online, available at SSAT.org.

Once your application is submitted, please schedule an appointment with the Admission office for an interview and personalized tour.

Our Lower School Admission team will evaluate applicant files, for students entering Pre-K through Grade Five, based on an interview, report cards (where applicable), a teacher recommendation, and testing. In addition, Lower School applicants will be assessed by a member of our faculty.We will notify you regarding the process and will arrange for a time that is convenient for your family.

Questions? Contact our Admission Team at (732) 545-5600 ext. 261 or forte@rutgersprep.org

 

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Classroom Observations

Pre-Kindergarten 3 (age three by September 1) or Junior-Kindergarten (age four by September 1) - an applicant spends two hours (8-10 a.m.) in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom, during which time they are informally assessed.

In all other grades, applicants spend a full day with the grade corresponding to their current grade, during which time they are informally assessed.

Kindergarten (age five by September 1) - An applicant spends a full day (8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) with the Junior Kindergarten class.

First Grade - An applicant spends a full day with Kindergarten (8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.).

Second Grade - An applicant spends a full day with First Grade (8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.).

Third through Fifth Grade - An applicant spends a full day (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) with the grade corresponding to their current grade.

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IOWA Testing

Applicants to Grades 3-5 are required to take the IOWA test. The application fee includes IOWA testing.

The IOWA is administered at Rutgers Prep on specific Saturday mornings. Please call the Admission Office to schedule.

The ISEE is accepted in lieu of the IOWA.

For Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, one recommendation from the primary teacher is required.

For your convenience, teacher recommendation forms are generated and sent electronically through your application portal.

 

 

A signed Transcript Request From needs to be sent to your child’s current school so that official grades and test scores may be released and sent directly to our Admission Office.

Transcript Request Form

Rutgers Prep notifies candidates of admission decisions in late February. Candidates should complete their application by early-February in order to be considered in the first round of decisions for the upcoming academic year. Rolling admission will begin after the first round of decisions, space permitting.

Once a student is offered admission, parents will be sent a formal acceptance, along with enrollment materials, including the School calendar, electronic contract and payment instructions.

To begin your application online, please click here. We also accept the Standard Application Online, available at SSAT.org.

Once your application is submitted, please schedule an appointment with the Admission office for an interview and a personalized tour. After the visit, candidates will be invited to schedule a shadow day at Rutgers Prep, hosted by a current student.

 

Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) scores are to be submitted to Rutgers Prep (School Code: 6202) for consideration as part of the admission process. We will also accept the ISEE (Grades 6-11) and the PSAT (Grades 10 and 11). To learn more about the SSAT, please visit www.ssat.org.

Rutgers Prep will host in-person SSAT exams (with limited space) on the following dates in 2022/2023:

• October 16th
• November 5th
• December 10th
• January 7th
• February 4th

We require recommendations from at least two teachers; one from a Math teacher; the other from an English teacher.

For your convenience, teacher recommendation forms are generated and sent electronically through your application portal.

A signed Transcript Request Form needs to be sent to your child’s current school so that complete transcript including grades and test scores may be released and sent directly to our Admission Office.

Transcript Request Form

 

Rutgers Prep notifies candidates of admission decisions in late February. Candidates should complete their application by early-February in order to be considered in the first round of decisions for the upcoming academic year. Rolling admission will begin after the first round of decisions, space permitting.

Once a student is offered admission, parents will be sent a formal acceptance, along with enrollment materials, including the School calendar, electronic contract and payment instructions.

Some families of our Grade 9 applicants have expressed that, under certain circumstances, it was challenging to to wait until our regular notification date. As a result, we are offering a NEW Early Action Option!

If it would be beneficial to any family seeking admission for the 9th grade, an Early Action Decision may be available as early as December 15, 2022, for the 2023-2024 school year. Please communicate your request directly to any of our Admission Staff.

If you are considering this option, please begin the Application Process and register for either an October or November SSAT/ISEE test date.

Important dates and deadlines for GRADE 9 Early Action (Option) Applicants:

12/10/22	Application for Admission must be complete
12/10/22	Application for Financial Aid, if applicable, must be complete
12/15/22	Early Action decisions are shared with families
01/05/23	Early Action Winter Shadow Day (Register with the Admission Office)
01/11/23	Enrollment Confirmation due to Rutgers Prep (for admitted students)