Day Student Application Process

Follow the steps below to Apply to SEM! 

 

Additional materials should be submitted c/o Admission Office, Buffalo Seminary, 205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222 OR Admission@buffaloseminary.org.

 

STEP 1: SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION

To apply, please create an account to begin application: click here 

Note: If you have already created an account for a sibling, you will use to the same account for your application.

STEP 2: SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TO SEM

While you can learn a lot about a school from our website, the best way to experience SEM is to visit! 

Contact the Admission Team at (716) 885-5541.

STEP 3: SCHEDULE THE ENTRANCE EXAM

Entrance & Scholarship Exam 2023: December 9, 2023

At SEM, we are committed to providing both merit and need-based assistance to qualified students. Click here for a list of Named & Merit scholarships. 

STEP 4: COMPOSE A PERSONAL ESSAY

Click here for detailed instructions about the Personal Essay portion of the SEM application.

Materials should be submitted c/o Admission Office, Buffalo Seminary, 205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222 OR Admission@buffaloseminary.org.

STEP 5: SEND SEM YOUR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

Click here for the record release form and submit the form to your current school.

STEP 6: RECOMMENDATION FORMS

• 1 English Recommendation
• 1 Math OR Science Recommendation

Click here for a copy of the form.