“Application to The Masters School is highly competitive. With limited space available, decisions are based on each applicant’s academic strengths and talents, potential to thrive in the School’s environment, and ability to contribute positively to the school community.”

Mary A. Schellhorn
Associate Head of School for
Enrollment and Strategic Planning

Admission FAQs

How can I receive information and an application for The Masters School?
To obtain the latest materials about The Masters School and an application for admission, contact the Office of Admission by:

Online Inquiry Form
admission@themastersschool.com
Phone: 914-479-6420
Fax: 914-693-7295

How do I apply to The Masters School?
To apply to The Masters School, an applicant must submit a completed application, which includes:

  • The Student Application Form
  • The Family Information Form
  • Current English Teacher Recommendation Form
  • Current Math Teacher Recommendation Form
  • School Form with Transcript (current year and 2 prior years)
  • Campus visit and interview. Click here to schedule an
    • interview and tour.
  • Test results from either the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). For information about the SSAT, call 609-683-4440, e-mail questions to mail@ssat.org, or check out www.ssat.org. For information about the ISEE, call 800-989-3721, e-mail isee@erbtest.org, check out www.erbtest.org.
  • Application fee of $50 ($100 for international applicants)
Admission Procedures and Timetable

What are the annual expenses for attending The Masters School?
Tuition for the 2007-2008 school year is $27,050 in the Middle School, $28,000 for Upper School day students, and $38,450 for Upper School boarding students. Tuition insurance is available at a cost of 2.5% of the applicable tuition.

When a new student decides to enroll at The Masters School, a $2,000 deposit is required with the enrollment agreement. All families, regardless of financial aid status, are required to pay this deposit. Tuition and Fees Overview

Financial aid is available based on demonstrated need.
Financial Aid Overview 

Is there a preference for one standardized test versus another?
The Admission Committee has no preference between the SSAT and the ISEE.

What standardized tests are required for international students?
All international students are required to take the SSAT or ISEE as part of the admission process. In addition to the SSAT or ISEE, students for whom English is NOT the primary language are required to take the TOEFL.

In what grade does boarding begin at The Masters School?
Boarding begins in the 9th grade.

Does The Masters School accept post-graduates?

No.