Application Process
Understanding the Application Process:
Step 1: Complete the Saint Mary’s Inquiry Form to Register for Admissions Events.Fill out Saint Mary’s Inquiry Form to sign up for Admissions events, campus visits, and information nights.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
After submitting your application, you’ll be prompted to complete the required Checklist items through the Admissions Portal. Many of these items — including standardized recommendation forms and transcript release documents — can be shared with all the schools you’re applying to.
Important Deadlines and Dates:
- January 7, 2026 – Application Deadline
- January 29, 2026 - Interview Night
- February 3, 2026 – Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts Deadline
Access and manage everything through your Admissions Portal.
The Application for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Apply Here.
Step 3: Register for the High School Placement Test (HSPT)
The test will be held on January 10, 2026, at Saint Mary’s as well as at other schools.
- Saint Mary’s HSPT Information here.
- To register, you must go through Scholastic Testing Service.
Step 4: Apply for Tuition Assistance
- Application opens in December
- Information here.
Step 5: Admissions Decisions and Enrollment
- Decisions sent via email on March 20, 2026.
- Enrollment March 21, 2026
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Transfer Students
Students applying for admission to Saint Mary’s College High School as a transfer student in grade 9 or 10 must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at their current school, pursuing a college preparatory curriculum, with no D’s or F’s (verification will be required).
Saint Mary’s does not accept 12th grade or mid-year transfers.
International Students
Saint Mary's College High School accepts applications for 9th, 10th, or 11th grade students, pending space availability. Students must be in good standing with no D’s, F’s, or no passing grades. Please note that we do not accept international students in the 12th grade.