How to Apply

Admissions to the Roots program are rolling throughout the year. Roots students recommended for reenrollment in our Seedlings nursery program are not required to go through a more lengthy admissions process and will instead follow a simplified reenrollment process. 

STEP 1: RESEARCH

If you haven't already, be sure to read through our Roots program page to determine whether Corlears will be a good fit for your family. 

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

Submit an application here; following submission, you will be prompted to pay a $35 application fee. 

STEP 3: SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW

Once your application is submitted and the fee has been paid, you will be directed to schedule a meeting Colleen Goddard, Ph.D., the Early Childhood Division Director here at Corlears, who will guide you through next steps.

STEP 1: RESEARCH

If you haven't already, be sure to read through our Seedlings program page to determine whether Corlears will be a good fit for your family. You may also want to explore our paradigm-changing Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) to learn more about affording Corlears.  

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

For all programs from Seedlings through fifth grade, Corlears uses Ravenna to manage applications. Once you've created an account, submit your child's application; a $50 fee applies. 

STEP 3: SCHEDULE YOUR FAMILY PLAYDATE

Once your application has been submitted, through Ravenna you will be able to schedule your 30-minute, in-person playdate at Corlears.

STEP 4: SUBMIT SHORT VIDEOS OF YOUR CHILD IN PLAY

Please submit 3 videos of your child engaging in exploration and play; video guidelines are available here. Videos should be submitted through Ravenna. 

STEP 5: TEACHER EVALUATION 

Children applying from another program should submit an ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form, which can be accessed through Ravenna. Teachers will submit completed ISAAGNY recommendation forms directly to Corlears School. If your child is not currently enrolled in a school program, you can disregard this step. 

STEP 6: TUITION EQUITY OPT-IN

Applicant families who choose to opt in to Corlears School's Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) must complete the TADS Financial Aid Assessment available on myTADS, our tuition payment platform. Financial information is kept confidential and is not shared with the admissions committee. Tuition levels will be calculated and shared with applicant families by the end of January, ahead of admissions notifications as outlined by ISAAGNY's notification and reply dates. Families may also opt out of TEAM and pay maximum tuition. Learn more about TEAM.

STEP 1: RESEARCH

If you haven't already, be sure to read through our PreK program page to determine whether Corlears will be a good fit for your family. You may also want to explore our paradigm-changing Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) to learn more about affording Corlears.  

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

For all programs from Seedlings through fifth grade, Corlears uses Ravenna to manage applications. Once you've created an account, submit your child's application; a $50 fee applies. 

STEP 3: SCHEDULE YOUR FAMILY PLAYDATE

Once your application has been submitted, through Ravenna you will be able to schedule your 30-minute, in-person playdate at Corlears.

STEP 4: TEACHER EVALUATION 

Children applying from another program should submit an ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form, which can be accessed through Ravenna. Teachers will submit completed ISAAGNY recommendation forms directly to Corlears School. If your child is not currently enrolled in a school program, you can disregard this step. 

STEP 5: TUITION EQUITY OPT-IN

Applicant families who choose to opt in to Corlears School's Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) must complete the TADS Financial Aid Assessment available on myTADS, our tuition payment platform. Financial information is kept confidential and is not shared with the admissions committee. Tuition levels will be calculated and shared with applicant families by the end of January, ahead of admissions notifications as outlined by ISAAGNY's notification and reply dates. Families may also opt out of TEAM and pay maximum tuition. Learn more about TEAM.

STEP 1: RESEARCH

If you haven't already, be sure to read through our Kindergarten program page to determine whether Corlears will be a good fit for your family. You may also want to explore our paradigm-changing Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) to learn more about affording Corlears.  

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

For all programs from Seedlings through fifth grade, Corlears uses Ravenna to manage applications. Once you've created an account, submit your child's application; a $50 fee applies. 

STEP 3: SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW

Once your application has been submitted, through Ravenna you will be able to schedule your 30-minute interview with the admissions team. Families have the option of meeting in-person or virtually.

STEP 4: SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S ASSESSMENT

Children applying to Kindergarten will attend an in-person, teacher-guided, 45-minute play group at Corlears. Assessments can be scheduled within Ravenna.

STEP 5: TEACHER EVALUATION 

Children applying from another program should submit an ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form, which can be accessed through Ravenna. Teachers will submit completed ISAAGNY recommendation forms directly to Corlears School. 

STEP 6: SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

Children applying to the Kindergarten–Elementary grades must submit school transcripts. In Ravenna, you’ll find a form titled “Print & Turn In Transcript Request Form”; fill it out and hand it in to the registrar at your child's current school. If you child is not currently enrolled in a school program, you can disregard this step. 

STEP 7: TUITION EQUITY OPT-IN

Applicant families who choose to opt in to Corlears School's Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) must complete the TADS Financial Aid Assessment available on myTADS, our tuition payment platform. Financial information is kept confidential and is not shared with the admissions committee. Tuition levels will be calculated and shared with applicant families by the end of January, ahead of admissions notifications as outlined by ISAAGNY's notification and reply dates. Families may also opt out of TEAM and pay maximum tuition. Learn more about TEAM.

STEP 1: RESEARCH

If you haven't already, be sure to read through our Elementary program page to determine whether Corlears will be a good fit for your family. You may also want to explore our paradigm-changing Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) to learn more about affording Corlears.  

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

For all programs from Seedlings through fifth grade, Corlears uses Ravenna to manage applications. Once you've created an account, submit your child's application; a $50 fee applies.

STEP 3: SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW

Once your application has been submitted, through Ravenna you will be able to schedule your 30-minute interview with the admissions team. Families have the option of meeting in-person or virtually.

STEP 4: SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S ASSESSMENT

Children applying to first through fifth grade will attend a virtual, 45-minute teacher-guided evaluation. Elementary applicants will also have the option of scheduling a private, in-person visit to Corlears. 

STEP 5: TEACHER EVALUATION 

Children applying from another program should submit an ISAAGNY teacher recommendation form, which can be accessed through Ravenna. Teachers will submit completed ISAAGNY recommendation forms directly to Corlears School. If your child is not currently enrolled in a school program, you can disregard this step. 

STEP 6: SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

Children applying to the Kindergarten–Elementary grades must submit school transcripts. In Ravenna, you’ll find a form titled “Print & Turn In Transcript Request Form”; fill it out and hand it in to the registrar at your child's current school. If you child is not currently enrolled in a school program, you can disregard this step. 

STEP 7: TUITION EQUITY OPT-IN

Applicant families who choose to opt in to Corlears School's Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model (TEAM) must complete the TADS Financial Aid Assessment available on myTADS, our tuition payment platform. Financial information is kept confidential and is not shared with the admissions committee. Tuition levels will be calculated and shared with applicant families by the end of January, ahead of admissions notifications as outlined by ISAAGNY's notification and reply dates. Families may also opt out of TEAM and pay maximum tuition. Learn more about TEAM.