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Harker Admissions Overview
The Grade 9 entry point, the Ravenna account and what the application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The January 5 deadline and the March decisions, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
Testing, the essay and the interview and activity session.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
Class size, the Saratoga Ave. campus and getting there.
Think it throughTuition and Aid
The 2026-27 tuition and how the aid application works.
See the numbersParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQApplying to Harker for Grade 9: Steps, Testing and Dates for Fall 2027
What the Harker Upper School application asks for, how the ISEE or SSAT fits in, and the dates from January 5 to March 19, 2027, all taken from harker.org.
Read the guideHarker Tuition and Financial Aid for 2026-27, Explained
Harker tuition for Grades 9 to 12, what it covers, and how to apply for need-based aid through Clarity by January 5, 2027, all taken from harker.org.
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