Admissions Calendar

Admissions Applications are available in the school office and online, Apply Now!

Shadow Days & School Tours: Eight grade students are invited to become a Belle and "shadow" a current St. Mary's Academy student. Students will visit our classes, tour our campus,receive admission information and will be able to enjoy a complimentary lunch with our students. Click here to see available shadow day dates.

Prospective families are invited to tour our campus, meet our faculty, teachers, students, and see all of the wonderful learning opportunities that we offer.

Optional HSPT practice test at SMA (8:30AM-1:00PM)

(7th & 8th grade girls!)
The cost is $20 (non-refundable). Includes practice test and score report that will be distributed and explained at the Open House & High School Information Nights on October 30th

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Open House & High School Information Night  

5:00PM-6:00PM (tours), 6:00PM-8:00PM (program)       

(includes scheduling of Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) processing appointments, an explanation of the SMA application process, an overview of SMA scholarships and need-based financial aid, and information on the interpretation and use of HSPT scores)

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On-site Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Financial Aid Application Processing -12:00PM-7:45PM (by appointment only)

Open House & High School Information Night  

5:00PM-6:00PM (tours), 6:00PM-8:00PM (program)       

(includes an explanation of the SMA application process, an overview of SMA scholarships, need-based financial aid, and our college prep curriculum).

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Deadline for Early Bird* SMA application, personal insight essay, current transcript, immunization record, birth certificate & Career Path Essay (if applicable) (First round priority!)

*$75 application fee waived if completed application is received on or before this date.

Open House & High School Information Night  

5:00PM-6:00PM (tours), 6:00PM-8:00PM (program)       

(includes an explanation of the SMA application process, an overview of SMA scholarships, need-based financial aid, and our college prep curriculum).

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Priority consideration deadline for SMA, FACTS Grant & Aid application and CEF application
Submit completed SMA Admission Application, $75 application fee (non-refundable) fee, personal insight essay, Career Path essay (if applicable), FACTS Grant & Aid application and CEF Financial Aid Application with supporting documents to St. Mary’s Academy.

High School Placement Test (HSPT) (8:30AM-1:00PM)

9th GRADE APPLICANTS ONLY!  (First round priority!)

HSPT must be taken at SMA for admission, scholarship, financial aid, honors placement and Onwards Scholars Program consideration!

SMA Interviews (3:30PM-5:30PM)

Transcripts, Archdiocesan Recommendation Forms and Onward Scholars Letter of Recommendation due to SMA

SMA Interviews (3:30PM-5:30PM)

SMA Interviews (8:30AM-1:00PM)

Onward Scholars application deadline (3:30PM deadline for in-person submissions; 11:59 PM for online applications)!

Onward Scholars Program-Group Interview

(see OSP Admissions Timeline & onwardscholars@smabelles.org for more details)

Onward Scholars Program- Individual Interviews (see OSP Admissions Timeline & onwardscholars@smabelles.org for more details)  Interviews for prospective students and parents are by appointment ONLY and are given AFTER taking the HSPT.

SMA Admission, Onward Scholars Program, Scholarship/Financial Aid decision letters mailed

SMA Early Bird Commitment Days!

Onward Scholars Program commitment DEADLINE!