Upper School Admissions

The application process is completely online and begins with the creation of an account in our Blackbaud online community portal. Once created, a parent or student may submit the application and non-refundable application fee. A checklist will populate after the application is processed where parents and students can manage the application process.

All applicants are required to complete a shadow visit or Open House in the fall. Students can choose from a traditional Angel for the Day or Angel Showcase Day experience. To learn more about dates and options available, please click here.

All applicants are required to take the SSAT. This test is used to determine academic readiness for AHA’s curriculum as well as course level placement for a student’s first year. AHA only accepts one score report per applicant and students are discouraged from taking the SSAT more than once. To learn more about the SSAT and to register for a test, please visit www.ssat.org.

SSAT TESTING DATES AT AHA
Saturday, October 15th or Saturday, November 19th
Applicants may register for one of these exam dates. Registration requires an access code that will be provided to you in the confirmation email after submitting the admissions application. Academic accommodations not available on these test dates.

Additional testing options include: Computer-Based SSAT at Home or Computer-Based Testing at a Prometric Testing Center.  Testing accommodations available for students with disabilities. Accommodations must be approved through SSAT before registering for a test date. Click here to apply and for more information.

Applicants must upload final report cards from grades 6 and 7 and the first report card from grade 8, as soon as it is available, to the applicant portal. We do not accept hard copies or emailed academic records. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for the Admissions Committee to get to know our applicants and the achievements they have accomplished. The AHA Recommendation Form is only available through the applicant portal and must be completed by a current teacher, counselor or principal. Hard copy letters and emails are not accepted.