How to Apply

The first step in applying to Albany Academy is to let us know a little about your family and what you may be looking for through our online inquiry form. 

Once your form is submitted, you can expect contact from our admissions team who will guide you through next steps and the admissions process.

Inquire now
 

The best way to imagine yourself at Albany Academy is to experience it in person. Our admissions team will guide you on a personalized tour, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Schedule a Tour

Parents/guardians of candidate students should submit an application, including all required documents. A completed application is comprised of the following: 

• Completed application
• (3) letters of recommendation from:
  • Math teacher
  • English teacher
  • Principal/counselor
• Parent evaluation
• Transcripts or student records
• Lower School students:
  • Skills screenings completed
• Middle School and Upper School students:
  • Share completed essay 
  • Entrance exam

Start an Application

As a final step in the Admissions process, candidates will spend time visiting campus. This allows the applicant the opportunity to experience our school firsthand, meeting faculty and getting to know other students. While on campus, we will also perform student assessments and interviews. 

Lower School (Pre-K through grade 4)
Lower School students will meet with literacy and math specialists, as well as their grade level teacher and shadow the classroom as part of their overall assessment.
    
Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Middle School students will shadow classrooms, meet teachers, and meet with the Middle School division director.
    
Upper School (Grades 9-12 and post-graduate)
Upper School students will shadow classrooms for different subject areas, meet teachers as well as the director of curriculum and Upper School division director. 

Your admissions associate will guide you through the observation & interview scheduling process.