Grades 7-12 Admission Procedure and Checklist - Next Steps, Interview, and Deadlines

Sep 15, 2026

Admission procedure and checklist for ‘Iolani School across grades 7 to 12, detailing seat availability and how to initiate the application through a Ravenna account. Covers completing the application and paying the fee by November 15, 2021, interview logistics for in-person and off-island applicants, and SSAT registration requirements and exemptions for Grade 12. Includes document submission steps and Parent/Student questionnaires, teacher reference timing, delegation via Ravenna, and key decision timelines and contact information.

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Overview

Next Steps

Interview

Test Requirements (SSAT and Exemptions)

Application Submission Requirements

Teacher Reference and Additional Reports

Decision Timeline and Contact

Grades 7-12 Admission Procedure and Checklist Overview 'Iolani admits 50 children per grade in grades 7 and 9. Eighth grade admission varies depending on space available, but ranges from 15-20 students. Next Steps Create [an account on Ravenna at](an account on Ravenna at www.ravenna-hub.com. Keep your)[ ](an account on Ravenna at www.ravenna-hub.com. Keep your)[www.ravenna-hub.com](an account on Ravenna at www.ravenna-hub.com. Keep your)[. Keep your](an account on Ravenna at www.ravenna-hub.com. Keep your) login and password handy as your gateway to the entire application process. All admission communication will be sent to the primary account user's email address. If you are a two parent household, please list both parents when setting up your account. Single parent households should note any additional parent by listing them in a second household, as appropriate. Complete the application and submit the application fee ($125) on Ravenna by November 15, 2021. Interview Schedules will be emailed prior to the Saturday appointment. Applicants will be asked to complete a writing sample on that day. Off Island candidates: Zoom interviews will be scheduled at least two weeks prior to appointment. Register to take any of the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) at www.ssat.org in October, November, December, or January. ‘Iolani School’s code is 4144. Grade 12 candidates are exempt from taking the SSAT, but must submit a PSAT, SAT and/or ACT college exam scores. Follow instructions on Ravenna to submit (due January 31, 2022): Last year's final report card, including comments (2020-21) This year's semester/trimester report card (2021-22) Copies of most recent standardized test scores if available Complete the Parent Questionnaire by January 31, 2022. Complete the Student Questionnaire by January 31, 2022. Please wait until after November 30 to ask two of your child's current English, Math, History or Science teachers to complete a Teacher Reference Report. This allows the teacher more time to get to know your child. Then, follow instructions on Ravenna to delegate two Teacher Reference Reports (teachers’ email addresses needed) due January 31, 2022. Follow instructions on Ravenna to delegate mentor reference reports (recommended), and/or the Administrator Report (optional), due January 31, 2022. If you meet all deadlines, you can expect to receive a decision letter no later than March 31, 2022. Contact the Office of Admission if you have any questions at [808-943-2222 or vpereira@iolani.org](808-943-2222 or vpereira@iolani.org).

FAQs

How many students does ‘Iolani admit per grade for grades 7–9?

‘Iolani admits 50 children per grade in grades 7 and 9. Eighth grade admission varies by space, typically ranging from 15 to 20 students.

What are the key deadlines for completing the Ravenna application and related forms?

Complete the application and pay the $125 fee on Ravenna by November 15, 2021. Multiple materials, including questionnaires and report submissions, are due January 31, 2022.

What test is required for admission, and are Grade 12 applicants exempt?

Applicants should register for the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) in October, November, December, or January. Grade 12 candidates are exempt from the SSAT but must submit PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT college exam scores.

Sep 15, 2026

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