Applying to Nobles
We want students to thrive at Nobles. Strong academic performance is essential, and we are also interested in hearing about your interests and activities outside the classroom. What do you care about? What would you like to explore? What can you share with others? How can you make a difference?
We seek students who are eager to join our community and contribute their energy and talents to whatever they pursue. Our aim is to build a community that represents excellence, curiosity and diversity, equity and inclusion in the broadest sense.
Scroll down to learn how to apply to Nobles.
ADMISSION DATES
Deadline to complete application
Applications are completed and submitted through Ravenna. If applying for financial aid, complete the Clarity Application.
Admission decisions are posted online
Admission decision notifications are posted through Ravenna. Formal letters are mailed the same day.
Families confirm enrollment decisions
Accepted students and families have one month to decide whether or not they will enroll at our school.
HOW TO APPLY
Create an application account
Once you have decided that Nobles may be a good fit, the next step is to create an account in Ravenna, our online application management system. Please create a student profile and be sure to use an email address that you will have access to throughout the entire admission process. Through Ravenna, families can manage their applications, complete required forms, request teacher evaluations and school transcripts, register for events and view decision notification.
Schedule a Zoom interview and campus visit
All applicants are required to interview with a member of the admission staff. Due to space limitations related to a major construction project on campus, all interviews will be conducted on Zoom this year. The interview is intended to be a casual and free-flowing conversation and will serve as an opportunity for you to learn more about Nobles as we get to know you and your interests. In addition to the Zoom interview, we require an on-campus visit as part of our application process (unless it is impossible for you to get to Dedham). We can’t wait to show you our community in person! You can fulfill the visit requirement by attending one of our three Open Houses, and/or joining us here for an information session and student-led tour. In your Ravenna account, click “Apply” for instructions on scheduling your interview and campus visit.
Complete forms in the online application
Through your Ravenna account, you can fill out and submit all required forms starting with the core application. Applicants should then complete the student statement on their own; we are eager to learn about who you are and what makes you unique. The extracurricular activities form will give us a sense of how you spend your time outside of the classroom. The parent statement allows us to hear about the applicant from the parent/guardian perspective. You will also be able to send requests within Ravenna for teacher recommendations and school reports. We request that all records come directly from your student’s school.
Complete required standardized testing
For Middle School Applicants
For middle school applicants, we accept scores for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Our school code for the ISEE is 220680. Test results must be sent to Nobles directly from ISEE.
To register for the ISEE, visit their website.
Students applying to repeat 8th grade may take the SSAT instead of the ISEE.
For Upper School Applicants
For upper school applicants, we accept the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Our school code for the SSAT is 5368. Test results must be sent to Nobles directly from SSAT.
To register for the SSAT, visit their website.
Students applying to 10th or 11th grade may submit official PSAT results instead of the SSAT.
Complete your application
Your application and all related documents must be submitted by January 15, 2026 through your Ravenna account. Follow the steps to submit required forms and pay the non-refundable application fee ($60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants). Nobles will provide fee waivers to qualifying families, which can be obtained by contacting our office at admission@nobles.edu. Thank you for your interest in Nobles! We look forward to getting to know you during the admission process.