Admissions
Apply
Welcome from the Admissions Office at Golda Och Academy! Our Admissions team is here to help you learn more about GOA's dynamic academic programming, amazing array of opportunities awaiting your child, and warm Jewish community ready to embrace you!
We take great care in reviewing each application to get to know the whole student. Depending on the grade level, the admissions process may include an interview, review of academic records, test scores, and teacher recommendations.
Four Simple Steps
List of 4 items.
-
1 - Apply for admission now
Our admissions application is available exclusively online, and we are here to assist you in the admissions process. After submitting the initial online application, families who wish to be considered for tuition assistance are invited to begin the financial aid application. -
2 - Provide supplemental forms and complete interview
Requirements vary by grade and may include prior school records, assessments, letters of recommendation, a graded writing sample and an in person assessment. -
3 - Receive admissions decision
Our Admission committee is composed of school administrators, faculty and learning specialists who all meet to review each student application to our school. Consideration for admission is based upon a number of factors that include the application, the interview, standardized test scores, transcripts and recommendations. -
4 - Enroll
Students who are accepted have two weeks to enroll via the admissions portal. To secure your child’s place a signed contract and deposit are required.
Important Information
- Pre-K candidates must reach their fourth birthday by October 1, 2025
- Kindergarten candidates must reach their fifth birthday by October 1, 2025.
- Students Applying to the Upper School (Grades 6 – 12) Can Register for the ISEE Exam here. Email mschlageter@goldaochacademy.org for the registration code.
- All candidates must be fully-immunized based on New Jersey State requirements.
- Financial aid and Tuition Max applications are due concurrent with GOA's admission application.
Admissions Timeline
December 15, 2025
Preliminary Online Application Due
Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis
January 25, 2026
Application Due
Includes student visit and interview, student essay, school reports with an official transcript, ISEE test scores, and teacher recommendations
February 25, 2026
Decision Letter Release Day
Families will be notified by email with instructions on next steps
March 11, 2026
Family Decision Deadline
Families need to notify Golda Och Academy with their decision
May 17, 2026
Upper School Placement Testing
Enrolled students will be invited to take placement exams on this date
Preliminary Online Application Due
Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis
January 25, 2026
Application Due
Includes student visit and interview, student essay, school reports with an official transcript, ISEE test scores, and teacher recommendations
February 25, 2026
Decision Letter Release Day
Families will be notified by email with instructions on next steps
March 11, 2026
Family Decision Deadline
Families need to notify Golda Och Academy with their decision
May 17, 2026
Upper School Placement Testing
Enrolled students will be invited to take placement exams on this date
