Application Process

Professional Children’s School maintains rolling admissions and is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

To begin your application for admission please click HERE or on the link below or to the right. You will be able to save your application in-progress and return to complete it at a later time.

If you wish to apply for financial aid, applications should be submitted HERE.

We encourage your family to attend an Open House, a Student-led Group Tour, or one of our monthly Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about our program and community. Sign up for an upcoming event here: Admissions Events.

Your complete application to Professional Children’s School will include the following:

  • A completed Online Application:
  • Application Fee – $75
  • Personal Essay
  • Transcripts
  • English Teacher Recommendation
  • Math Teacher Recommendation
  • Personal/Professional Recommendation
  • Interview (Schedule HERE)
    • Optional Supplemental Materials:
      • Standardized Test Scores
      • Graded Writing Sample
      • Professional Résumé
      • Head Shot
      • Action Shot

Professional Children’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation in employment practices, admissions criteria or the day-to-day functioning of the school.

Admissions Office

Lori Gigliotti Murphy
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Direct Line: 212.582.4089
lmurphy@pcs-nyc.org

Jean Scales
Business Office and Admissions/SEVIS Coordinator
212.582.3116, ex. 117
jscales@pcs-nyc.org