Apply to Grier

Finding the right school can feel overwhelming, but Grier’s Admissions team is here to answer all of your questions and make the process less daunting. You will find all of the details you will need below, but most importantly, please know that we are only a phone call or email away and are privileged to help every step of the way.

Follow the steps outlined below to complete your application by February 15. Applications submitted after the February 15 deadline are still encouraged and will be considered as space permits. Admissions decisions will be available on March 10 for all completed applications received by February 15

Steps to Apply to Grier

The Application Fee is $50. Payments may be made by mailing a personal or cashier’s check or with a credit card during the application process.

1. Submit Application

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We also accept printed applications and those completed through the SSAT or TABS.

2. Provide Supplemental Materials (upload through application portal or mail)

To complete your application, please provide:

Two Teacher Recommendations

School Report and Transcripts

Optional components may include the following. Contact the Admissions office with any questions.

SSAT

School Code: 3586

PSAT
TOEFL iBT®

School Code: 2356

Educational Evaluation (such as the WISC-IV)
Samples of artwork
Recordings of music or dance performances

3. Schedule Campus Visit
Visiting Grier is an important component of the admissions process. The informal visit provides authentic opportunities for both the student and the school community to learn about one another throughout the day. Contact Admissions to schedule your visit. If you cannot attend an on-campus interview, please let us know. We may be traveling to your region and can arrange a visit closer to home. Video chats can also be arranged.

Financial Aid
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Meet the Admissions Team

List of 3 members.

Kara Lawler

Head of School/Director of Enrollment and Marketing

Bio
Kara Lawler is the Head of School after serving as the Dean of Enrollment and Marketing, English Department Chair, and Assistant Director of Admissions over the course of her almost 18-year career at Grier. As part of her Head of School duties, Kara also oversees the enrollment process at Grier. Kara brings over two decades of educational experience to the school, with a B.A. in English and an M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership. Kara finds three things to be vocational: her career in girls’ education, her role as the mother of two growing children, and her work as a writer. Kara is the published author of two books, Everywhere Holy (Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins, 12/19), A Letter for Every Mother (Hachette, 4/18), and a new children’s book, God, Right Here (IVP, 6/23). Additionally, Kara has written for The Today Show (Parents), The Huffington Post, and Parenting, among many others, where some of her essays have been read and shared millions of times. Kara has been married to Mike for almost 22 years and they have two children, Matt and Maggie. Kara lives with her family in Overlook, an on-campus house.
Kelly Aharrah

Alumnae Coordinator\Assist. Director of Admissions
Lindsay Shaw

Admissions Associate