Inquire, Apply & Important Dates

1. Parent/Guardian Interview: Parent(s)/guardian(s) will meet with a member of our Admission team in person or via Zoom. It is recommended that both parents attend when possible. Once your application is complete, you will receive a link to the email you provided in your application to self-schedule your interview.

2. Student Academic Assessment: Applicants for Pre-K and K will have an in-person assessment with a member of our Admission team. Once your application is complete, you will receive a link to the email you provided in your application to self-schedule your child's academic assessment. 

Please note, a tour with parent(s)/guardian(s) and applicant is included with the academic assessment.

3. School Report for Pre-K and Kindergarten: Your child's current teacher must complete and submit School Report form to admission@cgps.org. Please find the appropriate ISAAGNY School Report Forms in the links below.

Pre-K School Report Form

K-1 School Report Form

Transcript Release Form

1. Parent/Guardian and Student Interviews: Parent(s)/guardian(s) will meet with a member of our Admission team in person or via Zoom. It is recommended that both parents attend when possible. Students will also have an interview with a member of our Admission team in person or via Zoom. Once your application is complete, you will receive a link to the email you provided in your application to self-schedule your parent/guardian and student interviews.

2. Student Supplemental Questions: Applicants must complete the three Student Supplemental Questions and submit it at least 48 hours prior to the Student Interview. This can be found in the Admission Portal. 

3. Two Teacher Evaluations: Two different, current teachers must complete and submit Evaluation forms to admission@cgps.org. All forms are available on our Admission Portal or below.  

• ISAAGNY Evaluation Middle School: from a current teacher of any academic discipline.

• ISAAGNY Evaluation General: from another current teacher, or from someone who has observed your child in an educational or instructional setting this academic year.   

ISAAGNY Evaluation: Middle School

ISAAGNY Evaluation: General 

4. Transcripts: Submit the Transcript Release form, found on the Admission Portal and below, to the applicant’s current school. This form enables the school to send a current school report directly to the Admission Office. We require transcripts from last year and mid-year (or first quarter or trimester) reports from the current school year.

Transcript Release Form

5. Standardized Testing: CGPS requires either the ISEE or SSAT. 

• For the ISEE test, your child’s testing is administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and should be arranged by contacting the ERB office through their website or by calling 800.446.0320 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 333570. 
• For the SSAT, your child’s testing is administered by the Secondary School Admissions Bureau (SSATB) and should be arranged by visiting the SSAT site or by calling 609.683.5558 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 2514. Please submit testing to the Admission Office before January 30, 2024.

6. Graded Student Writing Sample: Submit a graded writing sample from the current school year. The writing sample should include teacher remarks/comments. This can be submitted in our Admission Portal.

7. Example of Student Self-Expression (optional): CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom. Balance, curiosity and excellence are three of the five pillars at CGPS and we encourage our students to embody these traits in whatever pursuits they choose. Please submit an example of self-expression that best represents your passion, talent, personality or past time with a short, informal description accompanying your piece. More information can be found in the Admission Portal. 

1. Parent/Guardian and Student Interviews: Parent(s)/guardian(s) will meet with a member of our Admission team in person or via Zoom. It is recommended that both parents attend when possible. Students will also have an interview with a member of our Admission team in person or via Zoom. Once your application is complete, you will receive a link to the email you provided in your application to self-schedule your parent/guardian and student interviews.

2. Student Essay: We ask each applicant to write an essay from supplied ISAAGNY prompts, which you will find on the Application Portal. The essays have a 500 word (or 4,500 character) limit. 

3. Student Supplemental Questions: Applicants must complete the three Student Supplemental Questions and submit it at least 48 hours prior to the Student Interview. This can be found in the Admission Portal. 

4. Teacher Evaluations: The applicant's current teachers must complete and submit Evaluation forms to admission@cgps.org. All forms are available on our Admission Portal or below.  

• ISAAGNY Evaluation English

• ISAAGNY Evaluation Math

• ISAAGNY Evaluation Guidance Counselor/Principal

• ISAAGNY Evaluation General: from another current teacher, or from someone who has observed your child in an educational or instructional setting this academic year.   

ISaagny evaluation: English

ISAAGNY evaluation: math

ISAAGNY EVAluation: counselor/principal

ISAAGNY Evaluation: General 

5. Transcripts: Submit the Transcript Release form, found on the Admission Portal and below, to the applicant’s current school. This form enables the school to send a current school report directly to the Admission Office. We require transcripts from last year and mid-year (or first quarter or trimester) reports from the current school year.

Transcript Release Form

6. Standardized Testing: CGPS requires either the ISEE or SSAT. 

• For the ISEE test, your child’s testing is administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and should be arranged by contacting the ERB office through their website or by calling 800.446.0320 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 333570. 
• For the SSAT, your child’s testing is administered by the Secondary School Admissions Bureau (SSATB) and should be arranged by visiting the SSAT site or by calling 609.683.5558 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 2514. Please submit testing to the Admission Office before January 30, 2024.

8. Example of Student Self-Expression (optional): CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom. Balance, curiosity and excellence are three of the five pillars at CGPS and we encourage our students to embody these traits in whatever pursuits they choose. Please submit an example of self-expression that best represents your passion, talent, personality or past time with a short, informal description accompanying your piece. More information can be found in the Admission Portal. 

Our traditional entry grades are Pre-K, K, 6 and 9. Spaces in other grades are limited but may become available due to attrition. We encourage you to start the process through the Admission Portal and complete the following required elements :

• Student Demographics:
  • Citizenships
  • Current school 
• Photo (optional)
• Parent Information 

Please do not pay the application fee until you hear from the Admission team about space availability for your entry grade. If there are openings, we anticipate contacting interested families in January.

First Grade Application Required Form:

K-1 School Report Form

Grades 2-5 Application Required Forms:

ISAAGNY Reference Form: Lower School

Transcript Release Form

Grade 7: Please see the form requirements for 6th grade applications

Grades 8, 10, 11: Please see the form requirements for 9th grade applications

Standardized testing

Grades 2-5 Standardized Testing: CGPS requires the ISEE for applicants to Grades 2-5. Your child’s testing is administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and should be arranged by contacting the ERB office through their website or by calling 800.446.0320 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 333570.

Grades 7, 8, 10, 11 Standardized Testing: CGPS requires either the ISEE or SSAT. 

• For the ISEE test, your child’s testing is administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and should be arranged by contacting the ERB office through their website or by calling 800.446.0320 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 333570. 
• For the SSAT, your child’s testing is administered by the Secondary School Admissions Bureau (SSATB) and should be arranged by visiting the SSAT site or by calling 609.683.5558 and listing our School as a recipient. Our school code is 2514. Please submit testing to the Admission Office before January 30, 2024.