College Counseling at Wardlaw + Hartridge | New Jersey Prep School
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:09
College Counseling at Wardlaw + Hartridge | New Jersey Prep School
Summer Programs
BECOME A
PIONEERING THINKER!
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School’s academic program encourages excellence and innovation, not only in our classrooms and labs, but on our athletic fields, on our stages, in our art studios and in everything we do.
Wardlaw+Hartridge faculty demonstrate a passion for their subjects and the importance of helping students nurture their inner strengths and grow into their true sense of self. Each of our students possesses a distinctive range of talents and interests. Our families come from all over the world, and the variety of backgrounds enriches our communal lives.
Wardlaw+Hartridge is not just a school. We are a world unto ourselves. We are
Pioneering.
Thinkers.
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE, SHAPE YOUR WORLD
INQUIRE
VISIt
APPLY
The ability for students to connect with teachers and faculty members who sincerely care about them and their learning experience at W+H sets it apart from the rest. I have learned to ask questions in the classroom, speak to teachers and to get involved -- tools that will certainly translate into my college experience."
Gbemi Olarewaju '24
ADMISSION PROCESS
TUITION AND VALUE
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
VIEW OUR INQUIRY PACKET
EXPLORE OUR DIVISIONS
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
ARTS
ATHLETICS
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Upcoming Events
Calendar RSS Feeds
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
May
21
2026
Admission Calendar
Pre-K Playdate
8
:
30
AM
-
9
:
30
AM
PAC Lobby
May
27
2026
Admission Calendar
New Family Ice Cream Social
5
:
00
PM
-
7
:
00
PM
Front Field
Jun
11
2026
Admission Calendar
Intl. Senior Breakfast
10
:
00
AM
-
11
:
30
AM
Oakwood Room
Meet the Team
Gerard Gonnella
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid & Director of International Student Program
908-754-1882
Ext. 156
grgonnella@WHschool.org
Trina Junod
Assistant Director of Admission
908-754-1882
Ext. 110
tjunod@WHschool.org
Ryan Oliveira
Upper School Admission Associate and Athletic Liaison
908-754-1882
, Ext. 146
roliveira
@WHschool.org
Bernadette Lambertsen
Admission Administrative Assistant
908-754-1882 Ext. 155
blambertsen@WHschool.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMISSION
Q. What does Wardlaw+Hartridge look for in candidates for admission?
Q. When should I begin the application process?
Q. What testing is required for admission?
Q. What do you offer for before school and extended day programs?
Q. What is average enrollment for the school?
Q. How diverse is the student body at Wardlaw+Hartridge?
Q. What is the student:teacher ratio?
Do you accept international students and issue the I20?
Q. What are the school's hours?
Q. Don't see your question
Wardlaw+Hartridge values candidates who will thrive in our curriculum designed for their age. Early Childhood applicants will develop their academic, social and emotional skills with our hands-on experiential learning. Candidates applying to our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools should have a strong desire to achieve in the classroom and be committed to learning and developing their extracurricular interests and activities. We enroll students from a wide range of socioeconomic, geographic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applicants to apply who have the skills, abilities and potential to take advantage of the opportunities our school and community provide. Our goal is to enroll students from a wide range of backgrounds who share the values and mission of our school. We are interested in meeting each prospective candidate and personally getting to know you.
Applications for our priority deadline will be accepted from October 1 through February 1. After February 1, we move into rolling admission and will review applications based upon the space availability in the grade to which you are applying.
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the admissions assessment for students entering Grades 2-12. The exam provides advanced insights to help guide our admission decisions, as well as to families in finding the best academic fit for their students. The ISEE is required by Wardlaw+Hartridge for all applicants to Grades 2-11.
Learn more here
Before Care is included in tuition. Parents may drop off their children in the library starting at 7:30 a.m. The students will be supervised and then escorted to their classrooms at 8 a.m. There is no charge for this early drop off.
EXPLORERS
is a
daily after school enrichment program for children in PreK(3), Junior Kindergarten(4) and Kindergarten is available from 3-5 p.m. and takes place in the Early Childhood classrooms. Students who need to stay until after 5pm will be brought to our Encore program where they can stay until 6pm.
ENCORE
is our after school program available for students in grades 1 through 8. It is a safe and supervised environment for students to work on homework, enjoy a snack, participate in enrichment programs, socialize and play with friends and much more. ENCORE is available from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. The charge for ENCORE is $15 per hour for drop-ins. We also offer hourly packages that families can use for a lower rate.
Both EXPLORERS and ENCORE can be used as needed. Please be sure to inform your child's teacher on the days they will attend.
Brian Junger, Director of Auxiliary Programs, is your contact for these programs. Feel free to email him,
bjunger@WHschool.org
, with any questions you might have.
On average, 475 students are enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Wardlaw+Hartridge is characterized by its extraordinarily diverse student body. Seventy-five percent of our student body is made up of students of color. There is no majority group. Diversity of thought, background and culture is integral to our mission and vital to our core values. This immense diversity provides a distinct advantage to our students. It strengthens the global orientation of our curriculum and enriches the day-to-day lives of every member of our school community.
The student:teacher ratio is 7:1.
Yes. We have enrolled students from Japan, China, Korea, Ghana, India and continue to grow our international program. We issue I-20s to students who require an F-1 visa to enroll at W+H. To learn more visit the
international student page.
School Hours
PreK 3, JK 4, & K:
8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Grades 1-5:
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Middle School (Grades 6-8):
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Upper School (Grades 9-12):
8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
DON'T FORGET TO
SCHEDULE A TOUR
BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION
Summer Programs
BECOME A
PIONEERING THINKER!
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School’s academic program encourages excellence and innovation, not only in our classrooms and labs, but on our athletic fields, on our stages, in our art studios and in everything we do.
Wardlaw+Hartridge faculty demonstrate a passion for their subjects and the importance of helping students nurture their inner strengths and grow into their true sense of self. Each of our students possesses a distinctive range of talents and interests. Our families come from all over the world, and the variety of backgrounds enriches our communal lives.
Wardlaw+Hartridge is not just a school. We are a world unto ourselves. We are
Pioneering.
Thinkers.
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE, SHAPE YOUR WORLD
INQUIRE
VISIt
APPLY
The ability for students to connect with teachers and faculty members who sincerely care about them and their learning experience at W+H sets it apart from the rest. I have learned to ask questions in the classroom, speak to teachers and to get involved -- tools that will certainly translate into my college experience."
Gbemi Olarewaju '24
ADMISSION PROCESS
TUITION AND VALUE
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
VIEW OUR INQUIRY PACKET
EXPLORE OUR DIVISIONS
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
ARTS
ATHLETICS
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Upcoming Events
Calendar RSS Feeds
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
May
21
2026
Admission Calendar
Pre-K Playdate
8
:
30
AM
-
9
:
30
AM
PAC Lobby
May
27
2026
Admission Calendar
New Family Ice Cream Social
5
:
00
PM
-
7
:
00
PM
Front Field
Jun
11
2026
Admission Calendar
Intl. Senior Breakfast
10
:
00
AM
-
11
:
30
AM
Oakwood Room
Meet the Team
Gerard Gonnella
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid & Director of International Student Program
908-754-1882
Ext. 156
grgonnella@WHschool.org
Trina Junod
Assistant Director of Admission
908-754-1882
Ext. 110
tjunod@WHschool.org
Ryan Oliveira
Upper School Admission Associate and Athletic Liaison
908-754-1882
, Ext. 146
roliveira
@WHschool.org
Bernadette Lambertsen
Admission Administrative Assistant
908-754-1882 Ext. 155
blambertsen@WHschool.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMISSION
Q. What does Wardlaw+Hartridge look for in candidates for admission?
Q. When should I begin the application process?
Q. What testing is required for admission?
Q. What do you offer for before school and extended day programs?
Q. What is average enrollment for the school?
Q. How diverse is the student body at Wardlaw+Hartridge?
Q. What is the student:teacher ratio?
Do you accept international students and issue the I20?
Q. What are the school's hours?
Q. Don't see your question
Wardlaw+Hartridge values candidates who will thrive in our curriculum designed for their age. Early Childhood applicants will develop their academic, social and emotional skills with our hands-on experiential learning. Candidates applying to our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools should have a strong desire to achieve in the classroom and be committed to learning and developing their extracurricular interests and activities. We enroll students from a wide range of socioeconomic, geographic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applicants to apply who have the skills, abilities and potential to take advantage of the opportunities our school and community provide. Our goal is to enroll students from a wide range of backgrounds who share the values and mission of our school. We are interested in meeting each prospective candidate and personally getting to know you.
Applications for our priority deadline will be accepted from October 1 through February 1. After February 1, we move into rolling admission and will review applications based upon the space availability in the grade to which you are applying.
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the admissions assessment for students entering Grades 2-12. The exam provides advanced insights to help guide our admission decisions, as well as to families in finding the best academic fit for their students. The ISEE is required by Wardlaw+Hartridge for all applicants to Grades 2-11.
Learn more here
Before Care is included in tuition. Parents may drop off their children in the library starting at 7:30 a.m. The students will be supervised and then escorted to their classrooms at 8 a.m. There is no charge for this early drop off.
EXPLORERS
is a
daily after school enrichment program for children in PreK(3), Junior Kindergarten(4) and Kindergarten is available from 3-5 p.m. and takes place in the Early Childhood classrooms. Students who need to stay until after 5pm will be brought to our Encore program where they can stay until 6pm.
ENCORE
is our after school program available for students in grades 1 through 8. It is a safe and supervised environment for students to work on homework, enjoy a snack, participate in enrichment programs, socialize and play with friends and much more. ENCORE is available from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. The charge for ENCORE is $15 per hour for drop-ins. We also offer hourly packages that families can use for a lower rate.
Both EXPLORERS and ENCORE can be used as needed. Please be sure to inform your child's teacher on the days they will attend.
Brian Junger, Director of Auxiliary Programs, is your contact for these programs. Feel free to email him,
bjunger@WHschool.org
, with any questions you might have.
On average, 475 students are enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Wardlaw+Hartridge is characterized by its extraordinarily diverse student body. Seventy-five percent of our student body is made up of students of color. There is no majority group. Diversity of thought, background and culture is integral to our mission and vital to our core values. This immense diversity provides a distinct advantage to our students. It strengthens the global orientation of our curriculum and enriches the day-to-day lives of every member of our school community.
The student:teacher ratio is 7:1.
Yes. We have enrolled students from Japan, China, Korea, Ghana, India and continue to grow our international program. We issue I-20s to students who require an F-1 visa to enroll at W+H. To learn more visit the
international student page.
School Hours
PreK 3, JK 4, & K:
8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Grades 1-5:
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Middle School (Grades 6-8):
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Upper School (Grades 9-12):
8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
DON'T FORGET TO
SCHEDULE A TOUR
BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION