As Nobles is an academically rigorous institution, we seek evidence of strong academic performance and achievement in school. It is also important that an applicant has pursued interests outside of their academic life to become more well-rounded. We care very deeply that an applicant is eager to join our school and become an active part of our school community; there is no one “mold” of a student that we are looking for. We strive to build a community that represents diversity in the broadest sense.

First and foremost, we want to be certain that an applicant has the academic ability to succeed here. Therefore, a student’s school performance and teachers’ recommendations are of the utmost importance. Beyond that, we rely on all pieces of the application to help us reach a final, informed decision regarding each candidate.

All applicants to grades 8-11 are required to interview with a member of the admission staff. The interview is intended to be a casual and free-flowing conversation and will serve as an opportunity for you to learn more about Nobles as we get to know you and your interests. Applicants to grade 7 are required to participate in a group activity session in lieu of an interview.  A member of the admission office will lead a small group of middle school applicants through some collaborative activities, which are designed to engage the students to work together on a variety of tasks that are fun for everyone (and there is no need to prepare anything in advance). For more information, please visit our apply page.

We kindly ask that you refrain from unaccompanied tours of our campus. Please schedule your visit through your Ravenna account.

When you interview has absolutely no bearing on how your application is reviewed. Some have the misconception that an interviewer might better recall a candidate who interviewed closer to the application deadline than one who appeared earlier in the process, but that’s untrue. Our interviewers spend countless hours writing comments about each candidate so that the information is available to application reviewers regardless of when the interview took place. Interview slots do fill up quickly. In order to interview when it is most convenient for you, we recommend you schedule early in the season. To learn how to schedule your interview, please visit our apply page.

Every year we have a number of candidates that are repeat applicants. In the process of admission, we consider the qualifications of the student at the time of their current application. If you have applied to Nobles previously, we consider only the credentials of the current application. Having been a previous applicant doesn’t harm you or help you in our process.

The standardized testing requirements are different depending upon the grade level that you are applying to. If you are applying to either our seventh or eighth grade, we ask that you submit scores from the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination). If you are applying to the ninth, tenth or eleventh grade, we ask that you submit scores from the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test). For our admission purposes, these tests should be taken in the fall or winter of the year in which you apply to Nobles. For more information about registering for the tests, please visit the test association websites. Students applying to the eleventh grade are also given the option to submit scores from the PSAT (Preliminary SAT).

Every application to Nobles is reviewed in its entirety by our application review committees no matter what the submitted test scores happen to be. It is true that we receive a number of applications every year from students with test scores in the top percentile ranges. Even though that is the case, please know that in every accepted class to Nobles, there are students with a range of submitted standardized test scores.

We currently have more than 95 different towns represented in our student body. This includes students who reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut.

Yes, Nobles will assist international students and families with I-20 forms. If you have questions about this, please reach out to Brooke Asnis at basnis90@nobles.edu. It’s almost important to note that Nobles is not a full boarding school and only offers the 5-day boarding option (to 50 students total).

Every year, exact space availability in individual grades changes depending upon the current enrollment at the school. On average, we have fifty-five spots available to fill for seventh grade, approximately five spaces (though this does vary widely from year to year) in eighth grade, sixty-five spaces in ninth grade, no more than ten spaces available in tenth grade and fewer than five spaces available in eleventh grade. Nobles does not enroll new students into twelfth grade.

Nobles takes pride in finding the right college match for each graduating student.

Learn more about college counseling (including our matriculation list).

Students and adults at the Noble and Greenough School are expected to wear attire that permits them to do their best teaching and learning and aligns with our community principles of respect for self and respect for others. Nothing you wear  should ever include references to drugs, alcohol, weapons, profanity, or anything offensive to or targeting another’s identity. Therefore, when making dress choices, everyone should consider the impact their clothing may have on others in our diverse community.

Please visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page and the Financial Aid FAQs page to learn more.