Application Process

Apply for the 2024-2025 School Year

We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively. Admission in 8th, 10th, and 11th grades is dependent on space availability.

At this time, the deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 school year has passed. If you are moving to the Atlanta area, or you are interested in submitting a Wait Pool Application for your child, please contact the Admissions Office at (770) 936-2214 to speak with a member of the Admissions team and to receive an access code for Ravenna, our application management system.

Important Dates

September 2023-March 2024	Marist School admissions events
Late September 2023	Marist 2024-2025 application available in Ravenna
October 2023-January 2024	Required SSAT testing
December 3, 2023	Open House
January 22, 2024	Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due
February 1, 2024	Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due
February 12, 2024	Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application
March 30, 2024	AAAIS common notification date
April 11, 2024	Deadline to respond to offer of admission

Application Process

The Marist School application is a multi-step process with required components from your child’s current school and your family’s current place of worship, among others. Importantly, the components can be submitted independently of each other, which gives families the flexibility to complete the application over time.

Step 1 - Create a Ravenna Account

To begin, establish an account in Ravenna and create a student profile for your child. Already have an account? Be sure to update the student profile to reflect your child’s current grade, school, and year of application (2024) and upload a current photo. Next, search the Ravenna School Directory for Marist School and click the “explore” button to officially connect with us.

Step 2 - Submit the PRELIMINARY APPLICATION & FEE

Step 3 - Submit the Parent Questionnaire

Step 4 - Submit the Student Questionnaire

Step 5 - Register for the SSAT

Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due. Our school code is 4870 for those wishing to release scores directly to Marist. Please note Marist does not require the Character Skills Snapshot.

Step 6 - Deliver Transcript Request

In order for Marist to receive your child's transcript, which includes report cards and any standardized test results, you must print the Transcript Request Form, complete it, and deliver to your child's current school. Access the Transcript Request Form via your Ravenna account. The school may upload your child’s records directly to Ravenna, email them to admissions@marist.com, or mail to the Admissions Office.

Step 7 - Delegate Teacher Evaluation Forms

Step 8 - Delegate Administrator/Counselor Form

Step 9 - Delegate Parish/Church Verification Form

As a Catholic school, Marist believes all families should be active in a community of believers. Participation in meaningful faith activities both at home and church, or other place of worship, is vital in the overall development of the child. Please delegate via Ravenna the Parish/Church Verification Form to the administrator at your current place of worship. The completed form is submitted directly to Ravenna.

Step 10 - Track Your Application

A Better Chance (ABC)

Since 1985, Marist has been a member of A Better Chance (ABC), a national school referral service noted for its work with students of color. More than 30 ABC Scholars currently attend Marist, and nearly 150 scholars have graduated to date. For candidates referred to Marist by A Better Chance, please review our helpful ABC Checklist. Importantly, some application items come directly to Marist from A Better Chance, while others are specific to Marist and require the prospective family to complete and submit.

Diversity Statement

Marist School seeks to foster a community of inclusion that respects the dignity of the individual in the areas of age, gender, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation. This obligation to build a community of inclusion is based on Sacred Scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit and traditions of the Society of Mary. All members of the Marist School community are responsible for advancing an understanding of and a respect for diversity.

Non-Discrimination Policy for Admissions

Marist School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Aligning with the Marist values of inclusiveness and hospitality, Marist School applies this policy to its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.