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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.

The application deadline for the 2022-23 school year has now passed. Please contact our office at admission@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032 ext. 1244 if you have any questions or wish to submit a late application for the 2022-23 school year.

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

Entrance Testing Update

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

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

*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, 2022. 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, 2022.
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, November 14 and February 6 - 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. We have designed this event to be a self-guided visit.

"Discover Lovett" Virtual Series - Designed to highlight different programs, these virtual presentations will be offered October through March.

Registration through Ravenna is required for all events.
Apply to Lovett
Lovett's application for the 2022-23 school year is due February 1, 2022. 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 x1244. 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 virtual event will be offered five times during the admission season (October-March) 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 1st, 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 2021-22 report card.
    
    Grades 2 through 5 - A copy of your child's Fall 2021-22 report card. In addition, please include your child's 2020-21 complete transcript and any standardized testing if applicable.
- Lovett Observation.
  - Observations for Kindergarten through Grade 4 is an observation consisting of video submissions of activities completed in the student's home or other quiet space of choice. The length of each video may vary, but collectively, recording all videos will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. All families who submit their child's application by January 19 will be required to complete the observation step on January 22 or 23. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22 and completed videos must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23.
  - Observations for Grade 5 will consist of two parts. Part 1 is a video submission based on a book review. Applicants may purchase Kidstory: 50 Children and Young People Who Shook Up the World, by Tom Adams (readily available online). Directions on the video assessment will be released in mid-December. The book review will be due prior to your child's In-Person Lovett Assessment. Part 2 is an In-Person Assessment. During this session, your child will join an Admission Counselor in a small group setting to work on math and writing skills. These sessions will take place in Lovett's Lower School Library Classroom. Students will have 1 hour to complete the assessment.
- Joint Admission Testing Program (JATP) Evaluation (Please visit www.JATP.org to schedule). JATP evaluation results must be received by February 15, 2022. JATP evaluation administration begins September 2021. 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.
- NEW THIS YEAR - Lovett will accept the Elementary Level SSAT for 5th Grade applicants in lieu of the JATP.

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, November 14 and February 6 - 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. We have designed this event to be a self-guided visit.

"Discover Lovett" Virtual Series - Designed to highlight different programs, these virtual presentations will be offered October through March.

Registration through Ravenna is required for all events.
Apply to Lovett
Applications for the 2022-23 school year will be available on October 1 and are due February 1, 2022. 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
- 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 virtual event will be offered five times during the admission season (October-March) and is a required step in the application process.
- Report Cards/Transcript - Please have your school submit a copy of your child's Fall 2021-22 report card, as well as your child's 2020-21 and 2019-20 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) or JATP (Grade 6).
  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, 2022. 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. 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 29 and February 12.
- 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 member of the Admission Office, these small-group tours are offered October through February.

Roam the Riverbank, November 14 and February 6 - 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. We have designed this event to be a self-guided visit.

"Discover Lovett" Virtual Series - Designed to highlight different programs, these virtual presentations will be offered October through March.

Registration through Ravenna is required for all events.
Apply to Lovett
Applications for the 2022-23 school year will be available on October 1 and is due on February 1, 2022. 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
- 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 virtual event will be offered five times during the admission season (October-March) and is a required step in the application process.
- Report Cards/Transcript - Please have your school submit a copy of your child's Fall 2021-22 report card, as well as your child's 2020-21 and 2019-20 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, 2022. 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 29 and February 12.
- 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 x1244 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 Mason Rooney at mason.rooney@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 submit an application to Lovett through your Ravenna account.

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