Inquire, Apply & Important Dates

1. Parent or Guardian Interview: Parent(s) or 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. This can be self-scheduled through the Admission Portal once the application is complete. 

2. Student Academic Assessment: Applicants for Pre-K, K and grade 1 will have an assessment with a member of our Admission team in person. This assessment will include a family tour and can be self-scheduled through the Admission Portal once the application is complete. Applicants for grades 2-4 will have a zoom assessment scheduled by the Admission Office. The Student Academic Assessment and the Parent or Guardian Interview do NOT have to occur on the same day. 

3. Student Social Assessment for Pre-K and Kindergarten: Applicants will be scheduled to join a small group for a short lesson and activity with time for social interaction. A member of the Admission team will contact you to schedule this assessment in January or February. 

4. School Report for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade: Please use the appropriate ISAAGNY School Report Form.

Pre-K School Report Form

K-1 School Report Form

5. Grades 2-4 Recommendation: Please use the ISAAGNY Reference Form, Lower School found on the Admission Portal. 

ISAAGNY Reference Form: Lower School

6. Grades 2-4 Transcript Release: Please submit the Transcript Release form, found right here or on the Admission Portal, to the applicant’s current school. This form enables the school to send a current school report directly to the Admission Office. We require school reports/transcripts from last year and mid-year (or first quarter or trimester) reports from the current school year.

Transcript Release Form

7. Grades 2-4 Standardized Testing: CGPS requires the ISEE for applicants to Grades 2-4. 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.

1. Parent or Guardian Interview: Parent(s) or 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. This can be self-scheduled through the Admission Portal once the application is complete. 

2. Student Supplemental Questions: Preferably, applicants should 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. Student Interview: Applicants will have a one-on-one interview with a member of our Admission team in person or via Zoom. This interview can be self-scheduled through the Admission Portal once the application is complete. (If you have difficulty accessing a computer or tablet, please contact the Admission department). Grade 5 applicants will be contacted by the Admission Office to schedule a virtual Student Assessment.  

4. Two Teacher Evaluations: 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 

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, 2023.

7. 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.

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. 

1. Parent or Guardian Interview: Parent(s) or 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. This can be self-scheduled through the Admission Portal once the application is complete. 

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: Preferably, applicants should complete the three question Student Supplemental Questions and submit it at least 48 hours prior to the Student Interview. This can be found in the Admission Portal. 

4. Student Interview: Applicants will have a one-on-one interview with a member of our Admission team via Zoom or in person. This can be self-scheduled through the Admission Portal once the application is complete.

5. Teacher Evaluations: All forms are available on our Admission Portal or below. The evaluations should be from current teachers.

• 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 

6. 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

7. 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, 2023.

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.