Admissions Process

Welcome to YULA High School!

Our goal is to make the admissions process as smooth and easy as possible for you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 310-203-3180. We look forward to speaking with you. Please contact our Admissions Office to make an appointment and to schedule a tour.

STEP ONE: APPLICATION

Please complete and submit the online application.

November 30, 2022 – Early Application Deadline ($125 non-refundable application fee)
December 21, 2022 – Application Deadline ($150 non-refundable application fee)
Enrollment deadline is March 10, 2023.

STEP TWO: ENTRANCE EXAMS

To register for our Sunday, December 18th test date, please go to https://iseeonline.erblearn.org to create an online account.

For more information, please visit our ISEE Entrance Exam Page.

STEP THREE: EXPERIENCE A DAY AT YULA

Want to see what life at YULA is all about? Then come to visit YULA!

On your visit, you will be assigned a student ambassador who will guide you on a typical day at YULA. You will visit classes, mingle with student leaders, talk to teachers, meet the STEAM team, and more. The day begins at 8:00 AM with davening and pick-up is at 3:30pm.

For more information, please see our Visiting Day page.

If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Orenshein at 310.203.3180 ext:3189 | jorenshein@yula.org

STEP FOUR: TRANSCRIPT

YULA requires an official transcript from each prospective student. This transcript is obtained from your son’s current school. Please contact your son’s school or complete a transcript authorization form. Your son’s full 7th and 8th grade transcripts should be emailed to boysadmissions@yula.org or sent to:

YULA High School – Boys Division
Attn: Jesse Orenshein
9760 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035

STEP FIVE: RECOMMENDATION FORMS

Two recommendation letters are required; one from a General Studies educator and one from a Judaic Studies educator. To download the YULA Recommendation Form, please click here: YULA High School Boys Division Admissions Recommendation Form

STEP SIX: SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW

The last component of the application process at YULA High School Boys Division is the interview with our Head of School, Rabbi Arye Sufrin, as well as members of the Admissions Committee. This personal interview allows us to get to know your son individually and to answer any questions that you or your son may have about YULA.

Interviews are held in January and February. To schedule an interview, please contact Jesse Orenshein at jorenshein@yula.org.

The interview will last approximately 30 minutes, and at least one parent must accompany the student for the interview.

STEP SEVEN: ACCEPTANCE LETTERS

Decision letters will be received by February 24th, 2023.

Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We’re here to help and guide you through the process!