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Lovett School begins with Kindergarten. Though we naturally expand at Grades 5, 6, and 9, we welcome and encourage applications at all grade levels. Applications for different grades will have slightly different processes. See the expanding lists below for details.

Lovett uses an online management system called Ravenna for the entire admission process, including event registrations, submitting the application, and final decisions. Please use this link to create a profile for your family and start your journey with Lovett.

Applications for the 2023-24 school year are open as of October 1, 2022. Please contact our office at admission@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1244 if you have any questions.

Want to connect with an Admission Counselor? Call (404) 262-3032 ext. 1244 or email admission@lovett.org to schedule a phone call or parent meeting.

Entrance Testing

Lovett accepts the following entrance tests as part of the application:

JATP evaluation for Grades Kindergarten-5.
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) for Grades 6-11
ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) for Grades 6-11

*It is only necessary for your child to take one of these tests.

Test scores should be submitted to The Lovett School no later than February 15, 2023. Please request that SSAT and ISEE release your scores to Lovett. Lovett's School Codes: SSAT (4696) and ISEE (110185)

SSAT Update

SSAT is offering three ways to take the test:

- Computer-based SSAT at home

- Computer-based SSAT at a Prometric Test Center

- Paper-based SSAT

Lower School (Kindergarten - Grade 5)

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Begin the Process

Lovett uses an online management system called Ravenna for the entire admission process, including event registrations, submitting the application, and final decisions. Please use this link to create a profile for your family and start your journey with Lovett.

All applicants to Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1, 2023.
Get To Know Lovett

We are pleased to welcome visitors to campus. Events are continuously being added, so please check Ravenna for more opportunities to learn more about The Lovett School.

Campus Tours - Led by a member of the Admission Office, these small-group tours are offered October through February.

Roam the Riverbank: Sunday, November 13 - The Lovett Admission Office is excited to welcome you and your family to "Roam the Riverbank" on a Sunday afternoon. You and your children will be able to enter different Lovett facilities and experience the beauty of our 100-acre campus.

"Discover Lovett" Series - Designed to highlight Lovett's signature programs, these in-person and virtual presentations will be offered November through February.

Registration through Ravenna is required for all events.
Apply to Lovett
Lovett's application for the 2023-24 school year is due February 1, 2023. The online application and all supplemental forms are accessible through Ravenna.

All applicants to Kindergarten - Grade 5 are required to submit the following:
- Online Application - This includes a $95 application fee. If the application fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please call the Admission office at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1244. We will be happy to work with you.
- Upload a current picture of your child in Ravenna.
- Parent Questionnaire
- Lovett Mission, Vision, and Values Parent Meetings - We are excited to provide applicant families the opportunity to hear from members of Lovett's Leadership Team about our promise in delivering a whole child education. You will learn why The Lovett School is Atlanta’s school of choice for families who value a balanced education for their children—where intellectual rigor, social-emotional learning, and character development are inextricably linked and purposefully cultivated. This event will be offered three times during the admission season (both in person and virtually) and is a required step in the application process.
- Teacher Evaluation(s) - We ask that this evaluation be completed and submitted by your child's teacher after December 1, allowing them a good length of time to get to know your child and thus offer the most up-to-date insight on your child's growth. If your child has different teachers for Math and English, please send this form to both.
- Report Cards/Transcript (Grades 1-5 only):
  - Grade 1 - A copy of your child's Fall 2022-23 report card.
    Grades 2 through 5 - A copy of your child's Fall 2022-23 report card. In addition, please include your child's 2021-22 complete transcript and any standardized testing if applicable.
- Lovett Observation
  - Observations will take place in person at Lovett and are scheduled on select days in January and February. Please Ravenna for more details and registration information.
- Joint Admission Testing Program (JATP) Evaluation (Please visit www.JATP.org to schedule). JATP evaluation results must be received by February 15, 2023. JATP evaluation administration begins September 2022. If your child has had a Full Psychological Evaluation within the last three years, you may submit this in lieu of the JATP. Please contact Mary Mac Stukes, Admission Counselor for Lower School, for more information.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

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Begin the Process

Lovett uses an online management system called Ravenna for the entire admission process, including event registrations, submitting the application, and final decisions. Please use this link to create a profile for your family and start your journey with Lovett.
Get To Know Lovett

We are pleased to welcome visitors to campus. Events are continuously being added, so please check Ravenna for more opportunities to learn more about The Lovett School.

Campus Tours - Led by a member of the Admission Office, these small-group tours are offered October through February.

Roam the Riverbank: Sunday, November 13 - The Lovett Admission Office is excited to welcome you and your family to "Roam the Riverbank" on a Sunday afternoon. You and your children will be able to enter different Lovett facilities and experience the beauty of our 100-acre campus.

Registration through Ravenna is required for all events.
Apply to Lovett
Applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available on October 1 and are due February 1, 2023. The online application and all supplemental forms are accessible through Ravenna.

All applicants to Grades 6-8 are required to submit the following:
- Online Application - This includes $95 application fee. If the application fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please call the Admission office at (404) 262-3032 x1244. We will be happy to work with you.
- Parent Questionnaire
- Student Questionnaire
- Report Cards/Transcript - Please have your school submit a copy of your child's Fall 2022-23 report card, as well as your child's 2021-22 and 2020-21 complete transcripts and any standardized testing if applicable.
  *If your child's current school is on a semester system, then we need first semester grades; if it is on a trimester system, then we need first and second trimester grades.
- Principal or Counselor Evaluation
- English, Math Teacher Evaluations
- Entrance Testing: SSAT (Grades 6-8), ISEE (Grades 6-8).
  It is only necessary for your child to take one of these tests. Test scores should be submitted to The Lovett School no later than February 15, 2023. Please request that SSAT and ISEE release your scores to Lovett. Lovett's School Codes: ISEE (110185) and SSAT (4696).
- Interview with a Middle School faculty member. Registration information will be available in November. These interviews are scheduled to be held on January 28 and February 25.
- Character Skills Snapshot (optional).
- Extracurricular Evaluation Forms (optional).

Upper School (Grades 9-12)

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Begin the Process

Lovett uses an online management system called Ravenna for the entire admission process, including event registrations, submitting the application, and final decisions. Please use this link to create a profile for your family and start your journey with Lovett.
Get To Know Lovett

We are pleased to welcome visitors to campus. Events are continuously being added, so please check Ravenna for more opportunities to learn more about The Lovett School.

Campus Tours - Led by a Riverbank Guide, these small-group tours are offered October through February.

Roam the Riverbank: Sunday, November 13 - The Lovett Admission Office is excited to welcome you and your family to "Roam the Riverbank" on a Sunday afternoon. You and your children will be able to enter different Lovett facilities and experience the beauty of our 100-acre campus.

Registration through Ravenna is required for all events.
Apply to Lovett
Applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available on October 1 and is due on February 1, 2023. The online application and all supplemental forms are accessible through Ravenna.

All applicants to Grades 9-12 are required to submit the following:
- Online Application - This includes $95 application fee. If the application fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please call the Admission office at (404) 262-3032 x1244. We will be happy to work with you.
- Parent Questionnaire
- Student Questionnaire
- Report Cards/Transcript - Please have your school submit a copy of your child's Fall 2022-23 report card, as well as your child's 2021-22 and 2020-21 complete transcripts and any standardized testing if applicable.
  *If your child's current school is on a semester system, then we need first semester grades; if it is on a trimester system, then we need first and second trimester grades.
- Principal or Counselor Evaluation
- English, Math Teacher Evaluations
- Entrance Testing: SSAT (Grades 9-12), ISEE (Grades 9-12) or PSAT (if taken during the current school year).
  It is only necessary for your child to take one of these tests. Test scores should be submitted to The Lovett School no later than February 15, 2023. Please request that SSAT and ISEE release your scores to Lovett. Lovett's School Codes: ISEE (110185) and SSAT (4696).
- Interview with an Upper School faculty member. Registration information will be available in November. You will have the option to schedule this interview to be face-to-face or virtual depending upon your family's comfort level. These interviews are scheduled to be held on January 28 and February 25.
- Character Skills Snapshot (optional).
- Extracurricular Evaluation Forms (optional).

RAVENNA

Contact Admission

Questions? Please feel free to contact the Admission office by phone at

(404) 262-3032, ext. 1244 or email us at admission@lovett.org. We look forward to sharing Lovett with you!

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RELOCATING & INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES
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Relocating Families

Relocation can be an exciting, but stressful, experience. There are many reasons that you may be relocating and if your move involves children, it can be even more challenging. We are here to help you. We understand that out-of-town families may have scheduling constraints, and we hope to facilitate a smooth application process as well as give you the opportunity to visit our school. Please let us know your timeline well in advance so we can make the proper arrangements.

Please reach out to Mary Mac Stukes at marymac.stukes@lovett.org with any questions.

International Families

The Lovett School’s policy requires that any international student interested in attending Lovett reside locally with a parent, stepparent or legal guardian. The Lovett School is not affiliated with any international student programs that facilitate the admission process.

If your child is a non-US citizen and you meet the criteria above, please follow the application process as a domestic applicant through the Lovett admission process. Please call the Admission Office, 404-262-3032 x1244, if you have any questions.

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A BETTER CHANCE
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A Better Chance Application Process:

The Lovett School is a proud member of the A Better Chance organization. We are thrilled to assist your family through the admission process and encourage you to learn more about our school.

Students referred to The Lovett School through the A Better Chance organization are notified in November. Once referred, we encourage you to create a profile in Ravenna.

If you have questions about applying to The Lovett School, please email admission@lovett.org