Application Process
Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year
We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively. Admission in 8th, 10th, and 11th grades is dependent on space availability.
Marist utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, and track application status. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 school year is January 27, 2025. Admission decisions will be communicated to families on April 5, 2025.
Application Process
Ravenna Account
To begin, establish an account in Ravenna and create a student profile for your child. Already have an account? Be sure to update the student profile to reflect your child’s current grade, school, and year of application and upload a current photo. Next, search the Ravenna School Directory for Marist School and click the “explore” button to officially connect with us.
Application & Fee
You can easily access all components of the Marist application via your Ravenna account. First, submit the preliminary application and fee. This is a basic form that takes less than 15 minutes to complete.
Questionnaires
Please complete the Student and Parent Questionnaires, so we can learn more about your family, your child, and your interest in a Marist education.
SSAT
Marist requires the SSAT as part of the application process. SSAT offers a wide variety of testing options, including Paper SSAT at a community test site, SSAT from Home, and Prometric Test Center. Marist will host the SSAT on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Transcript
For Marist to receive your child’s transcript, which includes report cards and any standardized test results, please print the Transcript Request Form in Ravenna, complete it, and deliver it to your child’s current school.
Required Forms
Delegate evaluation forms to your child’s school administrator or counselor and current Language Arts and Math Teachers.
Additionally, as a Catholic school, Marist requires a Parish/Church Verification Form, which you delegate to the administrator at your current place of worship.
Tracking
Follow the progress of your application through Step Status in your Ravenna account.
A Better Chance (ABC)
Since 1985, Marist has been a member of A Better Chance (ABC), a national school referral service noted for its work with students of color. More than 30 ABC Scholars currently attend Marist, and nearly 150 scholars have graduated to date. For candidates referred to Marist by A Better Chance, please review our helpful ABC Roadmap. Importantly, some application items come directly to Marist from A Better Chance, while others are specific to Marist and require the prospective family to complete and submit.
Important Dates
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| September 2024-March 2025 | Marist School admissions events |
| Late September 2024 | Application for the 2025-2026 school year available in Ravenna |
| October 2024-January 2025 | Required SSAT testing |
| January 27, 2025 | Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee required to move forward |
| February 3, 2025 | Deadline to submit all supplemental materials, including questionnaires, SSAT results, transcripts, and required forms |
| Mid-February 2025 | Deadline to submit optional tuition assistance application |
| April 5, 2025 | AAAIS Common Notification Date |
| April 17, 2025 | AAAIS Parent Response Deadline |
Diversity Statement
Marist School seeks to foster a community of inclusion that respects the dignity of the individual in the areas of age, gender, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation. This obligation to build a community of inclusion is based on Sacred Scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit and traditions of the Society of Mary. All members of the Marist School community are responsible for advancing an understanding of and a respect for diversity.
Non-Discrimination Policy for Admissions
Marist School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Aligning with the Marist values of inclusiveness and hospitality, Marist School applies this policy to its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.