Admissions Procedures

CGPS Students

Students are chosen for their emotional maturity, ability to work in a demanding academic setting, and  potential for growth in a social environment devoted to creating an appreciation and concern for others. Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School enrolls students without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Admissions Open House

Our Open House provides an opportunity for parents to obtain an overview of the Kindergarten program. Please note that this Open House is not obligatory and is not an opportunity to tour the school. Parents meet with the Headmaster, the Director of the Grammar School and the Director of Admissions to answer any questions pertaining to the school.

On October 4th from 4:00-5:00pm or 5:00-6:00pm, we invite you to join us for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House.  Because of limited space, we request that you reserve a place by calling the Admissions Office at (212) 749-6200 ext. 261.  Attendance is optional. Please RSVP.

Grade 9 Admissions Open House

Our Open House provides an opportunity for both parents and students to obtain an overview of the Prep School program.   Parents meet with the Headmaster, the Director of the Prep School and the Director of Admissions for any questions pertaining to the school, while the students meet with a Dean and some of our current students. 

On October 12th and October 25th from 3:30-4:30pm, we invite you to join us for our Ninth Grade Open House.  Because of limited space, we ask that you reserve a place by calling extension (212) 749-6200, ext. 362.

Attendance is optional.  Please RSVP.

Interviews

Interviews are required for all applicants and are arranged after the application is received for applicable grades. An assigned interview date and time will be sent to you by mail. We request that you keep the appointment. We would always prefer to have both parents accompany the applicant.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Applications for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten must be filed by the application deadline date - 12/1/11 There is a $60.00 non-refundable application fee. Due to a limited number of interview spaces, we ask that you submit the application as soon as possible.

Testing

The ERB test is required for admission into grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade. Your child's testing should be arranged by contacting The Educational Records Bureau, listing CGPS as a recipient. The telephone number of the ERB office is 212-672-9800. ERB's are due by 1/30/12.

School Records

Please request that your child's sending school forward current (2011-2012) school year records directly to us in a timely fashion. The deadline is January 15th. We welcome other pertinent information that will help us understand your child's background.

Pre-Kindergarten

Children are seen in small groups while parents tour the school and meet with the Director of the Grammar School and the Director of Admissions to answer questions and learn more about the school.  Applicants for Pre-Kindergarten must turn four years-old by August 1, 2012.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten children are seen in small groups in our playroom while parents tour the school and meet with the Director of the Grammar School and the Director of Admissions to answer questions and learn more about the school. Applicants for Kindergarten must turn five years-old by August 1, 2012.

Grades 1 - 6

Openings are very limited.  We will only process applications if we foresee openings for these grades.

For one through sixth grade, please call (212)749-6200 ext. 261 for further information.  

Applications for Grades One through Six must be filed by 12/1/11. There is a $60.00 non-refundable application fee. Due to a limited number of interview spaces, we ask that you return the application as soon as possible.

Testing

The ERB test is required for admission into grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade. The ISEE test is required for admission for grades Five and Six. Your child's testing should be arranged by contacting The Educational Records Bureau, listing CGPS as a recipient. The telephone number of the ERB office is 212-672-9800. ERB's are due by 1/30/12.

School Records

We request that your child's current homeroom teacher or advisor fill out the Candidate Recommendation Form.

For applications to grades 6, your child's current year mathematics and English teacher must fill out the Mathematics Recommendation and English Recommendation Forms. All forms can be downloaded from this site. Please request that the sending school forward current (2011-2012) school year records directly to us in a timely fashion. The deadline is January 15th. We also welcome other pertinent information that will help us understand your child's background.

Grades 7, 8, 10, 11

Openings are very limited.  We will only process applications if we foresee openings for these grades.

For grades seven, eight, ten and eleven, please call (212) 749-6200 ext. 362 for further information.

Applications for Grades Seven, Eight, Ten and Eleven must be filed by 12/1/11. There is a $60.00 non-refundable application fee. Due to a limited number of interview spaces, we ask that you return the application as soon as possible.

Testing

The ISEE test is required for admission for grades Seven through Eleven. Your child's testing should be arranged by contacting The Educational Records Bureau, listing CGPS as a recipient. The telephone number of the ERB office is 212-672-9800. ERB's are due by 1/30/12.

School Records

We request that your child's current homeroom teacher or advisor fill out the Candidate Recommendation Form. For applications to grades 6-12, your child's current year mathematics and English teacher must fill out the Mathematics Recommendation and English Recommendation Forms. All forms can be downloaded from this site. Please request that the sending school forward current (2011-2012) school year records directly to us in a timely fashion. The deadline is January 15th. We also welcome other pertinent information that will help us understand your child's background.

Grade 9

Application

Applications for grade 9 must be filed by December 1st.

Testing

The ISEE test is required for admission for grades Five through Eleven. Your child's testing should be arranged by contacting The Educational Records Bureau, listing CGPS as a recipient. The telephone number of the ERB office is 212-672-9800. ERB's are due by 1/30/12.

School Records

We request that your child's current homeroom teacher or advisor fill out the Candidate Recommendation Form. In addition, your child's current year mathematics and English teacher must fill out the Mathematics Recommendation and English Recommendation Forms. All forms can be downloaded from this site. Please request that the sending school forward current (2011-2012) school year records directly to us in a timely fashion. The deadline is January 15th. We also welcome other pertinent information that will help us understand your child's background.

Notification of Decision

All members of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), including CGPS, will send on the same date the letters of notification to those parents who have completed the admissions process by January 15th, 2012.