Applying to SPA

We are pleased that you are interested in St. Paul Academy and Summit School, and look forward to getting to know you better throughout the admission process!

The first step of the process is to contact us by making an admission inquiry. Please use the "Inquire" button on the right to receive more information and to connect with the Admission office. You may also contact any member of our Admission team directly.

Below you can find additional information about touring our campuses, getting to know the SPA community, and completing your application.

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1. Request Information

2. Tour Our Campuses

We are open for on-campus tours and would love to give your family a tour of one or both of our campuses. Please schedule a Lower School visit here and Middle and Upper School visit here.

Our Virtual Visit Library is another great way to experience what SPA has to offer. The Library features virtual tours of both campuses and provides links to all of our virtual admission events from 2020-21, including both our virtual Open Houses and our Mini-Session series, which offered an in-depth look at aspects of our programs.

We are always happy to connect virtually with you and your family.

For Kindergarten through Grade 5 |Contact Julie McGlincey, Senior Associate Director of Admission, by email (jmcglincey@spa.edu) or phone (651-696-1562).
For Grade 6 through Grade 12 | Contact Heather Cameron Ploen, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, by email (hploen@spa.edu) or phone (651-696-1339).

3. Attend an Open House

Our Admission Open Houses for Winter 2022 are listed below. Please visit our Virtual Visit Library for recordings of all our 2020-21 Admission Open Houses and Mini-Sessions.

January 2022

Virtual Introduction to the Lower School
Please join us via Zoom for a virtual introduction to our Lower School. Principal Beth Nelson and a small group of faculty from Grades K-5 will join us for an overview of the curriculum, community, and culture of the Lower School and to answer questions. All prospective families are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Monday, January 24, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register now via Zoom!

Virtual Introduction to the Middle School
Please join us via Zoom for a virtual introduction to our Middle School. Principal Virginia Andres and a small group of faculty from Grades 6-8 will join us for an overview of the curriculum, community, and culture of the Middle School and to answer questions. All prospective families are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register now via Zoom!

Virtual Introduction to the Upper School
Please join us via Zoom for a virtual introduction to our Upper School. Principal Theresa Collins and a small group of faculty from Grades 9-12 will join us for an overview of the curriculum, community, and culture of the Upper School and to answer questions. All prospective families are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Thursday, January 27, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register now via Zoom!

Previous Events

November 2021

Lower School Admission Open House (Grades K-5)
Sunday, November 14, 2021
1:00-3:00 p.m.

Middle/Upper School Admission Open House (Grades 6-12)
Sunday, November 14, 2021
3:00-5:00 p.m.

October 2021

Lower School Admission Open House (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Middle/Upper School Admission Open House (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, October 28, 2021
8:30-10:30 a.m.

January 2022

Lower School Admission Open House (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Middle/Upper School Admission Open House (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, January 13, 2022
6:30-8:30 p.m.

4. Grade-Specific Application Guidelines

Different grades have specific application guidelines; see below for details. Please note that all portions of the application process can be seen in your online application portal.

Kindergarten

Parent Conversation and Tour: We are excited to share the school with you. Please schedule an in-person tour with a member of our admission staff.

Writing Sample: Available to print on the online portal and upload directly to the application.

Kindergarten Conversation and Assessment: Each kindergarten applicant will take part in a one-on-one conversation and assessment with a member of our admission staff. This will take approximately 30 minutes. This will begin in December 2021.

Two Teacher Evaluations: Enter the emails of each teacher in the online application portal and the evaluation will be sent directly to the teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Send transcript request to your school's office by providing a name and an email in the online application portal.

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable).

Grades 1-2

Parent Conversation and Tour: We are excited to share the school with you. Please schedule an in-person tour with a member of our admission staff.

Writing Sample: Available to print on the online portal and upload directly to the application.

Student Visit and Assessment Grades 1-2: Grade 1 and 2 applicants complete an assessment with one of our teachers or admission staff during their half day school visits. This will begin in December 2021.

Two Teacher Evaluations: Enter the emails of each teacher in the online application portal and the evaluation will be sent directly to the teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Send transcript request to your school's office by providing a name and an email in the online application portal.

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable).

Grades 3-5

Parent Conversation and Tour: We are excited to share the school with you. Please schedule an in-person tour with a member of our admission staff.

Writing Sample: Available to print on the online portal and upload directly to the application.

Student Visit: Grades 3-5 applicants will spend a half day visiting with their current grade level.

Assessment: Applicants will take the CTP5 admission tests to assess reading comprehension and math skills. Additionally, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.

Two Teacher Evaluations: Enter the emails of each teacher in the online application portal and the evaluation will be sent directly to the teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Send transcript request to your school's office by providing a name and an email in the online application portal.

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable).

Grades 6-12

Parent Conversation and Tour: We are excited to share the school with you. Please schedule an in-person tour with a member of our admission staff. Your student is welcome to join you on the tour.

Student Shadow Day: Half day student shadow visits will begin on November 1, 2021.

Assessment: Applicants will take the CTP5 admission tests to assess verbal reasoning, reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning skills. Additionally, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.

Two Teacher Evaluations (current English and Math teachers): Enter the emails of each teacher in the online application portal and the evaluation will be sent directly to the teachers.

Student Essays: Available to print on the online portal and upload directly to the application.

Current School Records/Transcript: Send transcript request to your school's office by providing a name and an email in the online application portal.

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable).

5. Testing and Assessment

Testing and assessment varies by grade level (see below). Details and instructions for scheduling testing will be provided in your admission portal as part of the application process.

Kindergarten: Each kindergarten applicant will take part in a one-on-one conversation and assessment with a member of our admission staff. This will take approximately 30 minutes.

Grades 1-2: Applicants will take part in a conversation and assessment during their visit day.

Grades 3-5: Applicants will take part in a conversation with a member of our admission team. In addition, applicants will take a series of admission tests to assess reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning skills.

Grades 6-12: Applicants will take the CTP5 admission tests to assess verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning skills. Additionally, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.

In This Section

Applying to SPA

1. Request Information

2. Tour Our Campuses

3. Attend an Open House

January 2022

Previous Events

November 2021

October 2021

January 2022

4. Grade-Specific Application Guidelines

Kindergarten

Grades 1-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-12

5. Testing and Assessment

6. Complete the Application

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January 2022 Virtual Admission Events: Please Join Us!