Upper School Admissions

Welcome to The Berkeley Carroll School! In our dynamic learning community one of our greatest strengths is that every one of our students is seen and appreciated. The strong and positive bonds between teachers and students are the cornerstone of a Berkeley Carroll education. We value your family considering our school for your rising scholar.

We recognize that finding a school community that is the best match for your young scholar to develop relationships, to expand their knowledge, and to thrive as a student is a challenging undertaking. As a team, we look forward to partnering with you and we approach this responsibility with dedication and zeal. We are delighted to share information about our academic program, devoted faculty, diverse community, and innovative mission.

We look forward to working with your family during your admissions journey.

Vanessa C. Prescott
Director of Enrollment Management PK-12
Director of Admission MS/US

Steps For Applying to Upper School

Our office is committed to offering prospective families a thoughtful and engaging experience. The following instructions will help guide you through the student’s application for admission to the Berkeley Carroll School Middle School. There are several steps in the application process that allow us to get to know each scholar as an individual. The BC MS/US Admissions Team is available to answer any questions you may have and provide assistance.

Please email msusadmissions@berkeleycarroll.org or call 718-534-6527. We are here to help!

The Berkeley Carroll School adheres to the protocols and notification/reply dates established by the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).

Please be aware that the following guidelines are subject to change depending on any drastic shifts in COVID-19 protocols and climate.

Create a Ravenna Account

To access Berkeley Carroll's online admissions platform, applicants must create an account in Ravenna. You will be able to register for events and access more details for each step of the process. Please note that Ravenna is our only application platform. We encourage you to continue reviewing the Berkeley Carroll website to gather more information about our community and program.

Attend an Open House or Tour (virtual or in-person)

Apply Online (Deadline: November 21st at 8pm)

Parents/Guardians must complete the Preliminary portion of the Online Application for Upper School Admission (available September 6, 2022 at 11:00 am) and submit a $100 non-refundable application fee (The Parent/Guardian statement portion of the application must be completed before the applicant’s interview date.)

We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Berkeley Carroll provides automatic application fee waivers for students from the following programs: 360 Academic and Sports Academy, A Better Chance, Boys Club, Breakthrough New York, De La Salle Academy, George Jackson Academy, Oliver Scholars, Prep for Prep, and TEAK. If you require a fee waiver or have any questions regarding fee waivers, please contact our office at msusadmissions@berkeleycarroll.org.

*Deadline is November 21st at 8:00 pm

Applicant Statement and Student Activity and Interest Form

Apply For Financial Aid (Deadline: December 15th )

US Student/Parent Interview (Deadline: January 12th by Invitation) (in-person or virtual)

Due to limited spaces for new students and a competitive applicant pool, interviews can only be scheduled once the student’s application and a copy of their 2021-2022 report card have been submitted through Ravenna. We will review all materials as they are received and extend invitations on a rolling basis into January. Once an invitation is extended, families will be able to sign-up for a one-hour interview slot on Ravenna. Please note that applicants will be interviewed separately from parents/guardians.

Please Note: If we need further information in order to extend an invitation for an interview, we may request a copy of the applicant’s 2020-2021 report card.

*Please contact the admissions office if you have any questions.

*Deadline is January 12th

Submit a Copy of the ‘21-’22 Final Report Card

*Due upon submission of application.

We request copies of the applicant's full-year transcript from the ‘21-’22 school year. Please upload these documents directly to Ravenna. Parents/Guardians can submit a copy of the ‘21-’22 report card after the application has been submitted, but we cannot consider the applicant for an interview until the report card is received.

Please Note: If the applicant attends a DOE school, please send copies of the actual report cards and not a link to the online report cards from the DOE.

Please contact admissions if you have any questions or concerns.

*Please remember that a copy of the applicant’s report card must be submitted for the applicant to be considered for an interview.

Optional: Register For the ISEE or SSAT

*Note: Testing will be optional for the ’22-’23 Admissions season.

All applications will be reviewed with the same care and equal measure with or without standardized test scores. Each applicant will be assessed as an individual.

*If the applicant decides to submit the ISEE or SSAT, the deadline is January 12th.

Berkeley Carroll accepts the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), which is administered through the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and/or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), though neither test is required. It is not a liability for a student to forgo testing or submitting test scores since the applicant’s file offers adequate tools for assessment. If you do choose to schedule a test, we recommend registering as early as possible since dates can fill up quickly.

Request Official School Transcript (Deadline: January 12th at 5:00pm)

Submit Transcript and Grades Release Form for the 2022-2023 school year to the office of the applicant’s CURRENT SCHOOL. The request for an official school transcript should not be submitted until after the first marking period; we require grades for the current year. If the applicant attends a school that does not issue a report card before January 12th, 2022, please contact the Berkeley Carroll Admissions office with the expected date of the first marking period report card.

*Deadline for receipt is January 12th

Request Teacher Recommendations (Deadline: January 12th at 5:00pm)

The Common Teacher Evaluation Forms can be sent to your child's CURRENT teachers through Ravenna by entering each teacher’s email address. If the school requires paper forms, you have the option of printing them through Ravenna. Two recommendations are required -- one from an English teacher and one from a Math teacher. For middle school: If the instructor teaches both Math and English, they may fill out the recommendation form for students with one teacher. You are welcome to submit a recommendation from a supplemental teacher (coach, instructor, etc.) however, it is not required.

The teachers may need some time to learn about the students; please wait until after November 1st to request teacher recommendations.

*Deadline for receipt is January 12th

Character Skills Snapshot (Deadline: January 12th at 5:00pm)

Submit Writing Sample (Deadline: January 12th at 5:00pm)

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Fall 2022 Open House Dates

Starting Tuesday, September 6 at 11:00 AM, families inquiring for the 2023-2024 school year can reserve, through their Ravenna account, a spot on an in-person or virtual fall Open House. You can create your Ravenna account here.

*Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Thu, Oct 6 4:30 - 6:00 PM US Open House (Live)

Fri, Oct 14 4:30 - 6:00 PM MS Open House (Live)

Mon, Oct 24. 4:30 - 6:00 PM US Open House (Live)

Wed, Nov 2. 5:00 - 6:30 PM US Open House (Virtual)

Tue, Nov 8. 5:00 - 6:30 PM MS Open House (Virtual)

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Parents' Guide to Independent Schools, from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

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