The complete list of steps for an applicant to apply to Shady Side Academy can be accessed in our admissions portal, Veracross.  It includes a parent questionnaire, parent interview, applicant testing/screening, 成绩单(1-5年级)和老师推荐信. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Create an account in Veracross. 家长可以在这里找到完整的申请步骤列表.

2. Explore our visit options, 包括工作日参观、校园参观和Zoom信息讲座. 请通过Veracross注册这些活动. 

3. Complete the Family Information section in Veracross. 报名费为50元，恕不退还. 符合条件的人可以获得豁免. 请致电412-473-4402查询.

4. Request a teacher recommendation 通过Veracross提供现任教师的电子邮件地址. Veracross will email the teacher instructions to complete and submit the recommendation form online. You will receive a real-time update in your Veracross account when the form has been submitted.

5. Request transcripts (grades 1-5). Download the Transcript Request Form from Veracross and submit it to your child's school. 这允许学校将您孩子的成绩单发送到SSA.

6. 计划就绪评估/入学测试 在您的跨门户和测试过程中进行讨论.

• 等级PK-4的申请人将参加个人准备评估.  
• 五年级的申请者在注册时有两种考试选择 独立学校入学考试(ISEE).  初中的ISEE代码是393903.
  • 12月11日，我亲自来到Shady Side的校园. 9 or Jan. 27
  • At a Prometrics testing site
  • 在家里通过ISEE的Proproctor功能

The complete list of steps for an applicant to apply to Shady Side Academy can be accessed in our admissions portal, Veracross.  It includes a parent questionnaire, student questionnaire and essay, student and parent interview, admissions testing, 成绩单和两份老师推荐信. 如有疑问，请致电招生助理Becci Carter，电话:412-968-3164. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Create an account in Veracross. 家长可以在这里找到完整的申请步骤列表.

2. Explore our visit options, 包括工作日参观、校园参观和Zoom信息讲座. 请通过Veracross注册这些活动. 

3. Complete the Family Information section in Veracross. 报名费为50元，恕不退还. 符合条件的人可以获得豁免. 咨询电话:412-968-3155.

4. 安排学生和家长的面谈 with 凯西·弗隆，6-12年级招生副主任，在你的Veracross门户网站. 十大正规网堵软件很乐意亲自或通过Zoom与您会面.

5. 要求数学和英语老师推荐 通过Veracross提供现任教师的电子邮件地址. Veracross will email the teacher instructions to complete and submit the recommendation form online. You will receive a real-time update in your Veracross account when the form has been submitted.

6. Request transcripts. Download the Transcript Request Form from Veracross and submit it to your child's school. 这允许学校将您孩子的成绩单发送到SSA. The official school transcript must include previous year’s transcript as well as the current year.

7. Register for admission testing. Students can choose to take the 独立学校入学考试(ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT).  If you would like to learn more about the options, please call the admissions office at 412-968-3155.

• There are two ways to take the 独立学校入学考试(ISEE). The Middle School's code is 393902.
  • 12月11日，我亲自来到Shady Side的校园. 9 or Jan. 27
  • At a Prometrics testing site
  • 在家里通过ISEE的Proproctor功能
• There are two ways to take the SSAT.  The Middle School's code is 7307.
  • At a Prometrics testing site
  • SSAT at Home

8. 完成学生问卷和论文 in Veracross.

对于日间和国内寄宿申请人:

The complete list of steps for an applicant to apply to Shady Side Academy can be accessed in our admissions portal, Veracross. 步骤包括家长问卷调查, student questionnaire and essay, student and parent interview, admissions testing, 成绩单和两份老师推荐信. 如有任何问题，请致电412-968-3180，招生助理Vanessa Cannon. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Explore our Visit Options, 包括工作日参观、校园参观和Zoom信息讲座. 请通过Veracross注册这些活动. 

2. Complete the Family Information section in Veracross. 报名费为50元，恕不退还. 符合条件的人可以获得豁免. 请致电412-968-3180查询.

3. 安排学生和家长的面谈 with 韦弗罗斯的招生主任. 十大正规网堵软件很乐意亲自或通过Zoom与您会面.

4. 要求数学和英语老师推荐 通过Veracross提供现任教师的电子邮件地址. Veracross will email the teacher instructions to complete and submit the recommendation form online. You will receive a real-time update in your Veracross account when the form has been submitted.

5. Request transcripts. Download the Transcript Request Form from Veracross and submit it to your child's school. 此文件允许学校将您孩子的成绩单发送到SSA. The official school transcript must include the previous year’s transcript as well as the current year.

6. Register for admission testing. Students can choose to take the 独立学校入学考试(ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). If you would like to learn more about the options, please call the admissions office at 412-968-3180.

• There are three ways to take the 独立学校入学考试(ISEE). The Senior School's code is 393901.
  • 12月11日，我亲自来到Shady Side的校园. 9 or Jan. 27
  • At a Prometrics testing site
  • ISEE At-Home
• There are two ways to take the SSAT.  The Senior School's code is 7307.
  • At a Prometrics testing site
  • SSAT at Home

7. Complete the Student Questionnaire and Essay in Veracross. 

8. 提交学生写作样本(11-12年级). For applicants to grades 11-12, an additional graded analytical writing sample is required from an English or history class this current academic year.

Option for boarding applicants: Shady Side Academy also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO) and our school code is 7307. 要了解有关使用SAO并开始应用程序的更多信息，请 click here. For students using this option, 上述步骤4-8将通过SAO完成.

国际寄宿申请人

Shady Side Academy欢迎来自国际家庭的兴趣. Our rigorous academic program and seven-day residential option attract talented students from around the world. For all appointments, please call Vanessa Cannon, Admissions Assistant, at 011-412-968-3180.

International Applicants

1. Submit the Applicant's TOEFL Score. 高中招生办公室必须收到申请人的 TOEFL 在开始申请程序之前进行评分. A score of 100 or above must be submitted before any other step in the admissions process is initiated for any student for whom English is a second language. 分数必须直接来自ETS，学校代码是7706. Shady Side also accepts the Duolingo，最低分数为130分.

Upon receipt, SSA will contact the family to discuss the scores and whether the applicant should proceed with the process below.

2. 安排学生和家长的面谈 with 凯西·弗隆，韦弗罗斯6-12年级招生副主任. Interviews can be conducted in person or Zoom and will be limited to students who meet the TOEFL requirements.

3. Explore our visit options, 包括工作日参观、校园参观和Zoom信息讲座. 请通过Veracross注册这些活动. 

4. Complete the Family Information section in Veracross. The application fee is $100.

5. 要求数学和英语老师推荐 通过Veracross提供现任教师的电子邮件地址. Veracross will email the teacher instructions to complete and submit the recommendation form online. You will receive a real-time update in your Veracross account when the form has been submitted.

6. Request transcripts. Download the Transcript Request Form from Veracross and submit it to your child's school. 这允许学校将您孩子的成绩单发送到SSA. The official school transcript must include the previous year’s transcript as well as the current year.

7. Complete admissions testing. In addition to an English proficiency test, applicants are required to take either the SSAT or ISEE. Shady Side Academy must receive the test scores directly from SSAT or ISEE (including the essay). The Shady Side Academy testing code for the SSAT is 7307 and for the ISEE is 393901.

8. 完成学生问卷和论文 in Veracross. 

9. 提交学生写作样本(11-12年级). For applicants to grades 11-12, an additional graded analytical writing sample is required from an English or history class this current academic year.

Shady Side Academy also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO) and our school code is 7307. A Veracross account is still necessary for certain steps of the  admissions process. 要了解有关使用SAO并开始应用程序的更多信息，请 click here. For students using this 选项，上面的步骤5-9将通过SAO完成.

10. Other application requirements:

•  在完成申请流程之前, 国际申请者必须出示有效护照证明, credit card and mobile phone.
• International applicants also must show evidence of sufficient funds to cover all tuition, fees and living expenses. Therefore, Shady Side Academy requires completion of a Certification of Finances form and collects all personal and business taxes from the parents or legal guardians of international applicants.

11. After enrollment:

• The I-20 will be submitted for the F1 Visa by Shady Side Academy’s Admissions Office after the applicant has been accepted, the signed enrollment contract has been returned and the tuition deposit has been paid.
• PIAA athletic eligibility paperwork with previous principal/school head sign-off must be completed and submitted to SSA by the student’s parents over the spring and summer before the student arrives in the U.S.
• SSA要求所有学生都有健康保险. All newly admitted international students will be enrolled in an Academy-sponsored health insurance plan offering coverage in the United States.  Enrolling international students must show proof of immunizations as directed by the summer Family Information Update process, which has a deadline of Aug. 1.