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Thank You for Your Interest in The Northwest School

We look forward to meeting you and your family and we are excited to share more about our holistic educational program and vibrant community. Northwest students engage in a rich and challenging liberal arts program, participate in global, social, and civic experiences, and are invited to explore who they are and the world they live in. 

If you have not yet completed an inquiry form, scroll down and complete the Ravenna form to receive timely information during the application season and register for admission events.

To apply, we are pleased to offer you two application options: Northwest uses both the Ravenna and SAO systems. 

NOTE: Financial aid applications and supporting documents are due January 21, 2025. For more information on financial aid, visit Affording Northwest.

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Log-in to Your Existing Ravenna or SAO Account

Ravenna Online Application
SAO Standard Application Online Link

Start a New Ravenna Application

Recommended for local families primarily applying to Puget Sound Independent Schools.

Ravenna Application Link

Start a new SAO Application

Recommended for families applying to schools across the United States. For families in mainland China, please create an account at the SSAT China site. Once you have done so, you may log into SSAT.org to work on the SAO application.

    SAO Standard Application Online Link




    By filling out this quick form, you'll be able to register for one of our upcoming Admissions Events, where you'll experience firsthand what makes our school community so special. Take the first step in your Northwest journey—sign up today and discover all that we have to offer!

    Student Non-discrimination Policy

    The Northwest school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.