ADMISSIONS COVID-19 UPDATE

While Father Ryan has transitioned to digital learning during the COVID-19 outbreak, the admissions team is still working remotely and is available to answer any and all questions that prospective families may have during this unprecedented time. 

With any Admissions questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Director of Admissions Marisol Preston or Associate Director of Admissions Erin Riggs '00.

Steps to Apply

List of 5 items.

  • Step 1: Application

    Application Fee - $85
    2020-21 Application
    2020-21 Transfer Student Application

    Please note:

    Cooperative or Academic Support Applicants: If you are applying to the Cooperative Support program or for Academic Support and have had any psycho-educational evaluations, you must submit a full copy of the testing report by mail.
    For more information on the Cooperative or Academic support programs, click here. 

  • Step 2: Placement Test

    HSPT: (High School Placement Test) This is a national high school exam written by Scholastic Testing Services. The exam covers five areas: verbal, language, reading, math skills and quantitative math (math aptitude). This test is mandatory and will help determine your placement in Father Ryan’s academic program.
     
    Placements test for the 2020-2021 school year will take place at 7:45am on:
    • Saturday, November 2, 2019
    • Saturday, December 7, 2019*
    *If you are applying for Cooperative or Academic Support, our placement test will be offered with extended time on this Saturday ONLY.

    Please note:
    International Applicants: If you are an applicant whose citizenship is that of a non-English speaking country, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Father Ryan’s TOEFL code is 1953. Please visit www.toefl.org for more information.

  • Step 3: Recent Grades and Transcripts

    Please submit the Records Release Form to your current school requesting that the items listed below be sent to Father Ryan High School no later than December 6, 2019:
    • Copy of current quarter or semester grade report
    • Copy of previous year report card
    • Standardized testing taken in the current year and/or previous year
    • Transcript (needs to be requested if you are a transfer student only)
    Records Release & Administrator Recommendation Form

  • Step 4: Teacher Recommendations

    Please submit the Teacher Recommendation forms to your current English, Math, and Science teachers at your current school. The recommendations will need to be sent to Father Ryan High School by those completing them no later than December 6, 2019.

    Download the Current English Teacher Recommendation Form
    Download the Current Math Teacher Recommendation Form
    Download the Current Science Teacher Recommendation Form

  • Step 5: Interview and Scheduling

    Personal Interview: You will be contacted by the Office of Admissions to schedule an interview. The interview is a required step in the application process, and it is an opportunity for Father Ryan to get to know you, your interests and anything else you feel is important for the Admissions Office to know. You should look for an email from Father Ryan High School (admissions@fatherryan.org) to schedule your Interview time. 

    Scheduling: During the interview, you will sit down with an academic advisor to discuss and plan a tentative class schedule for the upcoming school year.



Independent Schools of the Nashville Area (ISNA)

Father Ryan High School is proud to be a full member of the Independent Schools of the Nashville Area (ISNA). As a full member, with a select group of other elite independent schools we have agreed on the below release dates for coming year:

February 28, 2020: Admission decisions mailed
February 29, 2020: Admission decisions emailed at 8:00am
March 6, 2020: Enrollment deadline

Resources for Prospective Families

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