How to Apply

Welcome to the admission process at Forest Ridge. The Forest Ridge Admission team is here to partner with you throughout the application process.

As an independent middle and upper school, Forest Ridge serves students in 5^th through 12^th grades, with our most common entry points being the 5^th, 6^th and 9^th grades. Applicants are also welcome to apply for 7^th, 8^th and 10^th grades, though we cannot guarantee space in those grades. We are committed to a holistic review of all applications, taking into account the vast array of information provided in each student's application.

Applications Now Open

The application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open.

Please give us a call at 425-641-0700 or email admission@forestridge.org to start a conversation with one of our team members. We look forward to chatting with you about the possibility of joining our community.

Apply Online

To begin your daughter’s application, please click here to to apply online. We use an online application through Ravenna®, a platform that many Seattle-area independent schools utilize in their admission process. Once you create your family Ravenna account, you will be able to check the status of your daughter’s application(s), upload documents, arrange for forms to be sent from your daughter’s current school and register for events.

Click here to apply online

Application Checklist

A complete application consists of the following:

Online Ravenna Application

Student Visit Day

Join us on campus for a sample of the Forest Ridge experience. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend the on-campus experience. Prospective students will spend the day at Forest Ridge, attending classes, meeting current students and touring campus. Parents have the opportunity to tour campus and hear from school leadership and a panel of student Enrollment Ambassadors. Please note that applicants are required to attend a Student Visit Day.

Dates: October 25, November 8, December 13. More dates may be added in 2024, if needed.

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Interview (Middle School Applicants Only)

To complete the application process, each applicant and her family will be invited to a conversation with Forest Ridge faculty or staff. This step allows us to get to know your family and also allows your family to learn more about Forest Ridge and ask any questions you may have about our school. Please note, we require at least one parent/guardian to attend.

Middle school interviews will take place on Saturday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 6. Registration information will be available in January 2023.

2023-2024 Admission Timeline

(for applicants for the 2024-2025 school year)

September 1	Admission application open for the 2024-2025 school year via Ravenna
January 11	Admission and Financial Aid application deadline for all grade levels
February 16	Upper School Decision Notification
March 1	Upper School Family Response Deadline
March 22	Middle School Decision Notification
March 29	Middle School Family Response Deadline
May 1	Welcome event for new families

Admission Dates

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Dec 5 2023

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sacred Heart Center

Questions?

Please contact our Admission team. They are available to help you at every step of the application process!

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