High School Information/Scholarships

Academy of notre dame

• Student Visiting Days: Our Visiting Days for 9th grade applicants have begun! Families can register their daughter via our online application found at ndapa.org/admissions/apply
• Need-based Financial Aid: The Academy has a robust financial aid program to assist families. As economic pressures continue to rise, tuition assistance also has expanded to meet this need.   
• Array of Scholarships: All 9th grade applicants are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship at Notre Dame upon completion of their application. In addition, students may apply for one of the following specialty scholarships: STEM, Global Citizen, St. Julie, Art, Dance, Music and Voice. As with need-based aid, the Academy continues to offer more scholarships to the bright and talented young women in the region.
• Transportation: Notre Dame’s student body comes to us from 63 zip codes from six different counties. In addition to school district busing, Notre Dame offers private transportation options for families that live beyond the school district footprint. This includes areas in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

ARCHBISHOP WOOD

• "Let's Get to Know Wood" Information Sessions: Tuesday, March 21 and Thursday, April 27th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM- Please join us for this informative program and learn about the admission process, financial aid application, scholarship opportunities, academic programs and much more!  Meet with the administration and students, tour live classes and experience our campus up close.  Please RSVP to mnolan@archwood.org. 
• 7th Grade Practice Test and Meet and Greet for parents Saturday, March 18th - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - The high school placement test is a standardized exam that covers five areas: verbal, language, reading, math skills, and math aptitude.  This test is provided to help students prepare for our 8th Grade Academic Scholarship Exam offered in the Fall for academic scholarship opportunities. The Meet and Greet (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) is a wonderful opportunity for parents to ask questions, meet representatives from the Academics office, Board Members and Admissions staff. Register here: hsptreg.stsusers.com Your School’s Access Code (you will need to register): ZC
• 7th Grade Visitation Day - Thursday, March 23, 2023 - Spend the day at Archbishop Wood with other 7th graders as we get ready to welcome the Class of 2028!  You will run through a roster of classes and meet our teachers, getting a taste of what your everyday life will be like at Wood. - RSVP form
• Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information Night (Class of 2027 and 2028) Thursday,  April 13th - 6:30 PM - The information night is to help families understand the process of need based financial aid and the many scholarship opportunities we offer.  We will review the application process, how awards are determined and answer questions regarding all facets for the aid process. 
• Open House - Sunday, April 16th  - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Visit and experience Archbishop Wood, meet our teachers, administration, students and more.  The program will include classroom presentations, demonstrations, and student guided tours.  Our coaches and club moderators will be on hand to discuss the details of their prospective sport or club.  

Archbishop Ryan

Gwynedd Mercy Academy

• The 2023 6th and 7th Grade Practice Test: April 29, 2023 or April 30, 2023

Holy ghost Prep

• Practice Exams for 6th and 7th Graders: Saturday, February 25,2023

La Salle College HIgh school

• 7th Grade VIP Days: Begin Wednesday, March 1, 2023
• 6th and 7th Grade Practice Test: Saturday, March 4, 2023
• Spring Open House: Sunday, May 7, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (9:00 AM Mass)

St. JOe Prep

• Initiatives:
  • 7th Grade HAWKLIFE Shadow Visits
  • Spring Open House (called a "Sneak Peek")
  • 6th & 7th Practice Entrance Exam
  • Prep U Summer Program
  • Links for all initiatives can be found here: https://linktr.ee/SJPAdmissions

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Villa Joseph Marie