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 in-person or virtual interviews, report cards (where applicable), a teacher recommendation, and testing. In addition, Lower School applicants will be assessed, either in person or virtually, 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. - 2:45 p.m.) with the Junior Kindergarten class.

First Grade - An applicant spends a full day with Kindergarten (8 a.m. - 2:45 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. If an applicant has taken IOWA testing within the current academic year, please submit these scores to determine if further testing is necessary. 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 & the Elementary Level of the SSAT are 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 early to mid-March. Candidates should complete their application by mid-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 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 9 (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 2021/2022:

• October 16th
• November 13th
• December 11th
• January 8th
• February 26th
• April 23rd

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 early to mid-March. Candidates should complete their application by mid-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.