Grades 7-9

Step 1: Submit the Application

• Complete the application and upload all documents through Ravenna.
• Submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
• Submit the HBA Achievement and Academic Ability Test Form.

Step 2: Register for HBA Admissions Testing

• Once your application is submitted, please sign up for the required HBA admissions exam sent to you via email. 
• Submit report cards: previous year’s final report card and current year’s Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 grades.
• Submit two (2) Teacher Reference Reports from your child's current English and math teachers.
• Submit one (1) Administrator/ Counselor Reference Report from your child’s current school 
• Submit one (1) Extracurricular Reference Report (e.g., coach, music teacher, club advisor).

Step 3: Schedule and Attend Parent/Student Interview

• After completing the steps above, families will be contacted to schedule an admissions interview with a member of our faculty member.

Step 4: Attend HBA Admissions Testing Appointment

• Students will complete the required HBA testing on their scheduled date. Details and instructions will be provided.

Optional: Submit SSAT Scores

• The SSAT is not required for admission to HBA.
• Applicants who wish to provide additional academic information may register at www.ssat.org and send scores to HBA using school code 3760.

If choosing to submit scores, we recommend testing by January to ensure timely processing.

We request an interview with the student and the parents. Interviews will be scheduled after receiving your application for admission.  All interviews will be conducted using an online platform.

After all data are evaluated, notification of the admission decision will be made. Applicants will be notified of decisions by mail on or before March 2, 2026. All applicants for grades 7-9 who have been offered admission must reply no later than April 1, 2026. Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit is required. Admission notification continues as long as there are vacancies. Students on the Wait List will be notified when an opening occurs.