Skip To Main Content

Apply To Upper School (9-12)

In Maret’s upper school, students can pursue all of their academic, athletic, and artistic goals in a school environment that both challenges them and supports them.

students working on a math problem at the white board

So Many Opportunities

Maret's upper school program challenges students, broadens their view of the world, and gives them endless opportunities to explore their interests and try new things. 

  • Our high school classes are rigorous and challenging; advanced and accelerated courses are the equivalent of college-level classes.
  • MSON virtual classes challenge highly-motivated students in eleventh and twelfth grades and allow for both academic and cultural connections with students across the US.
  • Students can engage with faculty members in independent studies.
  • Students have multiple chances to perform in music and theater and to exhibit their art. 
  • Students have the opportunity to join one of 25 athletic teams and more than 80 extracurricular activities.
  • Students are empowered as they learn to self-advocate.
  • Newly enrolled ninth grade students can opt into a two-week academic and social transition program over the summer.
  • Sophomores manage their course selection with the help of academic advisors.
  • College counseling is tailored to each student’s strengths and goals in their next step after Maret.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Application FAQs

Admission Tips from Sophie Howard

Loading from Vimeo...

How to Apply to Upper School

Begin by creating your Ravenna account. This is the place where you will schedule a tour and interview and where you can check on the progress of your application.

 

Tours, Information Sessions, Open Houses

Please create an account in Ravenna to see available dates and to sign-up. If all appointments are full, please stay tuned for more dates to be added.

Create an Account

STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN INTERVIEWS

The interview is a REQUIRED part of the application process for ninth grade applicants. This is a chance for us to speak one-on-one with your family. The total interview time lasts about 45-60 minutes. The first 30 minutes will be with the student followed by a conversation with the parent(s)/guardian(s). Interviews are offered most school days September through January and can be conducted via Zoom or in person.

[We will reach out to tenth and eleventh grade applicants in late January or early February to schedule an interview if space becomes available in either of those grades.]

Your application does NOT need to be completed before an interview. But all interviews must be scheduled by the application deadline January 3, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Orange pens and pencils icon

Writing Sample

All applicants to the Upper School are required to submit an original writing sample based on one of two prompts on the application. Students can write up to one page. 

Teacher Recommendations

Current Math and English teacher recommendations are REQUIRED. One additional recommendation is welcomed but not required (see FAQ for details).

Parents and guardians can send the recommendation form link directly to the recommender through Ravenna.

Testing

No outside admission testing is required or will be accepted this admission season.

Grades/Transcripts

A transcript or report card is REQUIRED from the previous and current school year. Parents and guardians can send the transcript request form link directly to the school through Ravenna.

Upper School By the Numbers

320

Students in the Upper School Grades 9–12

80+

Academic electives for upper level students to choose from

80+

Student-created and student-led extracurricular clubs, affinity groups, and activities

25

Interscholastic varsity and junior varsity sports teams to choose from

Learn More