Experience the Difference
At Emery/Weiner, our goal is to help make the admissions process as stress-free as possible. Our team is ready to help and answer questions as needed. Once an account is created, applicants may access a customized online checklist that will help track their progress. The following are admissions requirements – please note that deadlines are not all the same:

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • Application

    Click here to access the online application for the 2023-24 academic year. The priority deadline for the online application is Thursday, December 15, 2022. After the priority deadline, applications will be considered only if space is available.
     
    • If you are a current parent, use your Blackbaud Login Information to apply for a child not currently enrolled at Emery/Weiner.
    • If you are new to Emery/Weiner, please select the "Create Account" link to create a Login Account and Password. Once you enter the required information, click the blue "Create Account" button.
      • **If you have previously inquired, or if the system recognizes your email address, we may have already created an account for you. In this case, please email the Admissions Office and we will provide you with your account information.
  • Transcripts & Standardized Tests

    Provide the Transcript Request Form to the applicant’s current school. The following must be submitted to EWS by January 23, 2023:
     
    • Final first semester report card for the 2022-23 school year
      • For schools whose first semester ends later, please submit the most recent grade report as of January 23, 2023.
    • Final report cards from the previous two academic years
    • All standardized test results and attendance records for the above grading periods
  • Teacher Recommendations

    Provide the confidential Teacher Recommendation Forms to the applicant’s current math and English teachers by late November 2022. Teachers must submit completed forms to EWS Admissions by January 23, 2023 to admissions@emeryweiner.org (preferred), or teachers may mail in completed forms to the admissions office.
  • Entrance Exam

    ISEE: All applicants must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The ISEE is offered to students remotely at home and at select testing centers. To register for an off-campus exam, visit www.iseetest.org. Please include our school code (447570) when registering. Please note, on-campus testing is limited to first come first served. ISEE exams must be complete and scores submitted by February 1, 2023.

    Small group, on-campus ISEE testing date*:
    Sunday, January 8th
     
    *To avoid a late fee, registration must be received three weeks prior to the test date. All registration closes two weeks prior to the test date. 
     
    Private testing is also available at the following location:
    Tami Clark
    Education Specialists
    10615 Shadow Wood Drive, Suite 280
    Houston, TX 77043
    713-461-7996
    tamiclark1@gmail.com
  • Interview

    Schedule student and parent interviews between October and January. Student interviews will occur during the shadow day or by appointment. Zoom parent interviews are mandatory for families new to EWS (only one parent required to attend) and optional for current EWS families. All interviews must be completed by January 31, 2023, so secure your spot early! Click here to register.
  • Visit

    Tours: Prospective parents and students applying for the 2023-24 academic year are invited to visit campus during the school day beginning September 2022. Individual tours (one family at a time) and after-hours small group tours are available by appointment only. To register for a tour, please click the following link: Schedule A Tour.

    Open House: Prospective parents and students applying for the 2022-23 academic year are encouraged to join us for a two-hour, in-person, on-campus event designed to engage and enlighten. Connect with EWS faculty, school leaders, coaches, and current students & parents. Learn about our culture, curriculum, and community. 

    Middle School Open House- Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00pm
    Upper School Open House- Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7:00pm

    Shadow Days: Applicants who wish to experience first-hand what it’s like to be an EWS student may register for a Shadow Day, accompanying a current student to their classes and activity periods. An online application form must be submitted before requesting a Shadow Day. Student applicants may choose to shadow for a full day (includes lunch) or half day (ends before lunch). Shadow Days will be available to student applicants between October and January. Space is limited, so please sign up early. Click here to register.
  • Financial Aid

    Confidential applications will be available on November 1, 2022, at www.smartaidforparents.com. The deadline to apply for financial aid is February 17, 2023. All admissions decisions are need-blind.

Important Dates & Deadlines

  • Middle School Open House - Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00pm
  • Upper School Open House - Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7:00pm
  • Priority Application Deadline - Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • ISEE at Emery/Weiner - Sunday, January 8, 2023
  • Deadline for Financial Aid Application - Friday, February 17, 2023

Brooke Kantor '10 (Harvard University, Class of 2014)

"Emery is a community where every interest, every passion and every curiosity is encouraged and supported in countless ways."

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  • Photo of Caroline Sarnoff

    Ms. Caroline Sarnoff 

    Director of Admissions
    (832) 204-5900
    Emerson College - B.S.
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    Mr. Jorge Arciga 

    Associate Director of Admissions
    (832) 204-5900
    Rice University - B.A.
  • Photo of Madeleine Echols

    Ms. Madeleine Echols 

    Assistant Director of Admissions
    (832) 204-5900
    Regis University - B.S.

The Emery/Weiner School

A private, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12. 
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