Admissions
Why attend a private independent school?
Because your child is more than a student.
Independent schools offer an education built around the whole child—where students are known, challenged, supported, and inspired. With small classes, exceptional teachers, strong academics, and opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to discover what they love, find their voice, and develop the confidence to make their mark.
It’s an education designed not just to prepare students for what’s next, but to help them thrive along the way.
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Please check our Admissions Calendar for Open Houses, Parent Previews, Testing dates, and any other relevant admissions events. The Admissions Directory provides you with a link and contact information for each CCIS School.
What types of admissions resources are available?
- Admission Testing Agencies
- Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Administered by the Educational Records Bureau (NY)
- Telephone: 1-800-989-3721 ext. 312
- Website: https://www.erblearn.org/services/isee-overview
- Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
- Administered by the Secondary School Admissions Testing Board (NJ)
- Telephone: 609-683-4440
- Website: https://www.ssat.org/
- Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Financial Aid
- Clarity https://auth.clarityapp.com/
en/signup/ - School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS)https://www.solutionsbysss.
com/ - Applications (Parent Financial Statement - PFS) available from the school to which you are applying.
- Clarity https://auth.clarityapp.com/
- Regional & National School Associations
- Independent Schools of the Central States (ISACS)
- Website: www.isacs.org
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Website: www.nais.org
- Independent Schools of the Central States (ISACS)
CCIS Guidelines of Best Practices For Admissions & Marketing
CCIS adheres to common admissions guidelines to ensure that families and schools remain well served during the admission process. These guidelines are published by NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States). Questions may be directed to the administrators at any of the CCIS member schools.