Admission Process

By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Open House, DEI Community Voices, and Athletic Events) & appointments with our Admission staff. 

As you apply to Buckley, we encourage you to fill out the second part of the application. Upon completion of the second part, you will have an opportunity to schedule campus tours, parent/guardian and student interviews, and kindergarten playdates (if applicable).

In addition to registering for tours and events, you will gain 24/7 access to your application checklist, such as academic records, letters of recommendation, and other required forms and materials.

If you are a new user, you will need to create an account with Finalsite Enrollment. This will create a ‘Parent Portal' where you can complete the application process.

If you are a new user, you can log into your existing Finalsite Enrollment account using your username and password.

If you have any questions about the login process, please contact our office at 818-461-6719.

So let's get started!

Please begin by creating a Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to the Buckley campus, register for admission events this season, submit application Part 1 & 2, complete checklist items, and much more!

Part 1: By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Open House, DEI x Admissions: Community Voices event).

Part 2: Upon completion, you will have an opportunity to schedule campus tours, parent/guardian interviews, student assessments, and kindergarten playdates (if applicable).

Login/Sign Up to the Parent Portal

Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• K-12 Sibling/Faculty-Staff Families Applications Due: October 10, 2025.
• Priority K-12 Applications Due: November 10, 2025 (guaranteed interview for virtual OR in-person, if available).
• Standard K-5 Applications Due: December 9, 2025 (virtual interview based on availability).
• Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the parent/guardian interview and register for a campus tour. 
• El espacio es limitado para las entrevistas a padres/tutores. 
• The application will go live on July 1, 2025. We recommend applying ASAP in order to schedule an in-person parent/guardian interview while appointments last.
• Sibling/faculty-staff family interviews are optional.

• Please note applicants will only receive information on reserving a spot for the playdate/assessment after the application is completed (both parts 1 & 2).
• For those applying to kindergarten, playdates will be hosted in mid-November. 
• Grades 1-5 sibling applicants will receive details for an assessment that will occur in January, 2026.

• Kindergarten Applicants: Preschool Evaluation must be submitted after 11/01/25 and no later than 01/09/26
• Academic records and letters of rec must be submitted after 11/01/25 and no later than 01/09/26

Please begin by creating a Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to the Buckley campus, register for admission events this season, submit application Part 1 & 2, complete checklist items, and much more!

Part 1: By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Open House, DEI x Admissions: Community Voices event).

Part 2: Upon completion, you will have an opportunity to schedule campus tours, parent/guardian interviews, and student group interviews. 

Login/Sign Up to the Parent Portal

Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• Our Student Group Interview is an onsite interactive process that provides an engaging time to get acquainted with student applicants.

During this visit, students may be asked to participate in group activities, such as improv exercises or problem-solving tasks. This is a 90 minute student oriented event and parents are asked to drop off their student.

Part 2 of the application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• Grades 6-8 sibling/faculty-staff applications are due: October 10, 2025 (Sibling/faculty-staff family interviews are optional).
• Priority grades 6-8 applications due: November 10, 2025 (For guaranteed parent interview).
• Parent/guardian interview appointments will be offered in-person (spacing is limited) OR virtually through mid-January.
• Standard grades 6-8 applications due: December 17, 2025.
• Space is limited for parent/guardian and student group interviews 
• The application will be available in July. We recommend applying ASAP in order to schedule an in-person parent/guardian interview while appointments last.

• Recommendations and Transcript(s) request to be sent through Parent Portal. Required Forms must be submitted after 11/01/25 and no later than 01/09/26.
• If your school/school district does not provide recommendations then visit your Checklist to fulfill the requirement thru the Character Snapshot (School Code: 1945).

Please begin by creating a Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to the Buckley campus, register for admission events this season, submit application Part 1 & 2, complete checklist items, and much more!

Part 1: By completing the first part of the application, you are able to RSVP for prospective events (Open House, DEI x Admissions: Community Voices event).

Part 2: Upon completion, you will have an opportunity to schedule campus tours, parent/guardian interviews, and student group interviews. 

Login/Sign Up to the Parent Portal

Part 2 of the Application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• Our Student Group Interview is an onsite interactive process that provides an engaging time to get acquainted with student applicants.

During this visit, students may be asked to participate in group activities, such as improv exercises or problem-solving tasks. This is a 90 minute student oriented event and parents are asked to drop off their student.

Part 2 of the application must be completed in order to receive an invitation to schedule the interview.

• Grades 9-12 sibling/faculty-staff applications are due: October 10, 2025 (Sibling/faculty-staff family interviews are optional).
• Priority grades 9-12 applications due: November 10, 2025 (For guaranteed virtual parent interview).
• Parent/guardian interview appointments will be offered virtually through mid-January (spacing is limited). 
• Standard grades 9-12 applications due: December 17, 2025.
• Space is limited for parent/guardian and student group interviews 
• The application will be available in July. We recommend applying ASAP in order to schedule an in-person parent/guardian interview while appointments last.

• Recommendations and Transcript(s) request to be sent through Parent Portal. Required Forms must be submitted after 11/01/25 and no later than 01/09/26
• If your school/school district does not provide recommendations then visit your Checklist to fulfill the requirement thru the Character Snapshot (School Code: 1945)