Admissions
Horace Mann School prepares a diverse community of students to lead great and giving lives. We strive to maintain a safe, secure, and caring environment in which mutual respect, mature behavior, and the life of the mind can thrive. We recognize and celebrate individual achievement and contributions to the common good.
Our campus is an environment filled with thoughtful learners who truly appreciate the life of the mind. Since 1887, our thoughtfully designed and continually evolving liberal arts curriculum has successfully served our students. Here at HM, you will observe adventurous scholars who thrive on academic challenge and a dedicated faculty that invigorates the student body by promoting an atmosphere where creative problem solving, collaboration, service learning, identity, and exploration are valued. At HM, you will also discover the multitude of artistic, athletic and extracurricular options available to our students and the core values that we embrace as a community.
We invite you to learn more about the application process and the greater Horace Mann School community as you explore options for your potential school home.
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Applying to Horace Mann School
Key Dates for 2027-28 Application Process
| Admissions Application Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open for the 2027-28 School Year | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| Interviews Commence | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Application Form Deadline to Guarantee an Interview | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Financial Aid Application Deadline (if applicable) | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Application Form Deadline | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
| Deadline for Completed Application (Admission Assessment Test Results, Completed Interview, Confidential School Reports, Parent Statement, etc.) | Friday, January 8, 2027 |
| Applicants are Notified of Decisions | February 2027 |
Important Links
Read Why Our Student Ambassadors Love HM
The Student Ambassador Program at Horace Mann consists of 150+ students in Grades 9-12 who volunteer their time to meet and tour prospective families. Our Student Ambassadors come from all over—the Bronx, Westchester, New Jersey, and Manhattan to name a few places—and they represent a small cross-section of the school’s musicians, mentors, athletes, researchers, and more. When you visit campus, ask your Student Ambassador why they love HM!
Mark
Horace Mann gives every student the freedom to explore everything they are passionate about, both in and out of the classroom. The HM community is bonded by the diverse interests of its students and faculty, and it's a place where you can pursue many things at once, from academics to clubs and sports.
- Mark
Ayana
I love HM because it always allows you to take as many opportunities as you want! You have an infinite amount of activities to choose from, and you’re encouraged to try them all.
- Ayana
Dash
Horace Mann is not simply a school: it is my home. The faculty—who now feel like family— have shaped me through HM’s culture, support, and rigor into someone who is hardworking, earnest, and intellectually curious.
- Dash
Kayla
Why NOT HM? We have everything: amazing, enthusiastic teachers, friendly students, ice cream, and our very own TK! Plus, everyone looks good in maroon and white!
- Kayla
Hannah
HM has a great blend of academics that will push the way you think, a community of faculty and students that support one another through studying, the arts, and sports, and so many resources chosen specifically to help us succeed.
- Hannah
Sarah
Everyone here is eager to learn and to help others learn!
- Sarah
Alessandro
The collaborative atmosphere is unmatched. HM students are always happy to grab a study room with you and listen to your presentation…or give you feedback on your history paper.
- Alessandro
Harrison
The community and support at Horace Mann School is unlike anything you will get anywhere else, and the opportunities are so immense to try new things and discover new interests.
- Harrison
Ava
HM provides a space where everyone is equal and able to speak their mind freely in every class. HM encourages you to think outside the box.
- Ava
Emmett
I chose HM for its opportunities. There are an unbelievable amount of electives, clubs and publications here. Definitely something for everyone.
- Emmett
Hallie
HM is a supportive community where you can pursue all of your interests! As a volleyball player, fencer, and theatre kid who loves languages and literature, HM is the perfect place to explore all of my passions!
- Hallie
Vivienne
Horace Mann offers me a range of courses and extracurriculars that make it feel as if I am constructing my own education. I also really value the academically challenging environment where I never feel as if I am done with learning: I always have something new to learn.
- Vivienne
Horace Mann School admits students of any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability status in administration of its educational policies, financial aid, athletic or other school-administered programs.