How to Apply

We are delighted you are interested in the Academy of the Holy Names! Admissions is based on the school's ability to meet the needs of the applicant and the applicant's potential to benefit from the school's philosophy and rigorous college preparatory program. We look forward to getting to know your family and working with you through the application process.

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What is the application process?

1. Complete Online Application

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Complete Online Application

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now closed. Applications for the 2025-26 school year will open in September 2024.

For your convenience, all applications are completed and submitted through an online portal. Please see the application checklist below:

Complete the online application within the admissions portal.
Submit the non-refundable $75 application fee.
Submit teacher recommendations and supplemental paperwork by required deadlines.

2. Submit Transcripts

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Submit Transcripts

As part of our application, we ask that applicants provide a few key documents to help us better understand their academic and personal achievements.

Teacher recommendations. These insights from educators who know you best offer valuable perspectives on your strengths, areas of growth, and overall character.
Report cards. These documents provide a comprehensive view of your academic progress and achievements over time.
Standardized test scores from the past two years. These scores give us insight into your academic aptitude and potential, helping us ensure that our program is the right fit for your child's educational journey.

All documents can be submitted through the online portal after applications go live in September.

3. Entrance Exam

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Entrance Exam & Screenings

As part of the admissions process, an entrance exam is required for each applicant in grades kindergarten to 12. Pre-K applicants will have a screening on campus.

The high school entrance exam (HSPT) will take place in early December. (9th grade applicants only)
The kindergarten through 8th grade entrance exam (Stanford 10th edition) will take place in early February.
Pre-K screenings will take place in early February

4. Financial Aid Application

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Financial Aid

The Academy understands that affordability is a major consideration for parents. Therefore, we encourage applicants from current and prospective families to apply for our financial aid program. We strive to partner with families to ensure that an Academy education is accessible to all qualified students.

Admissions and financial aid processes are independent of each other. The Academy of the Holy Names uses FACTS to assist in collecting and analyzing financial data submitted by families.

In order to qualify for financial aid, a child must be accepted in the school, and families must have submitted a financial aid application through FACTS by December 31. Need-based financial aid is a grant, not a loan, and is allocated on a first come, first served basis to families.

Please contact Chief Financial Officer John Donohoe with any specific questions.

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Key Admissions Dates

lower school (grades pre-k to 4):

9/5: Applications open!
11/7: Pre-K Open House | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
12/31: Financial aid deadline
1/16: Open House | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
2/2: Applications deadline
2/3: Entrance exam (1-4; K on a later date)
2/7 & 2/8: Pre-K Screenings

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5 to 8):

9/5: Applications open!
11/7: Middle School Open House | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
12/31: Financial aid deadline
1/16: Open House | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
2/2: Applications deadline
2/3: Entrance exam

HIGH SCHOOL (All-Girls, Grades 9 to 12):

9/5: Applications open!
10/29: Open House | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
11/14: Open House | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
12/1: Applications deadline
12/2: Entrance exam (9th grade applicants only) | 8:00 AM
12/31: Financial aid deadline
1/9: Transcripts and teacher recommendations deadline

Admissions FAQs

At what age can students apply to the Academy?

What are the Academy's main entry points?

We have the most availability in the following grades:

Pre-Kindergarten
5th grade
6th grade
9th grade (approximately 85 young women join our rising 8th graders to complete our class of approximately 120).

Students are accepted to all other grade levels based on available space, which varies from year to year. Current AHN families re-enroll in mid-January, so by February we know which, if any, spaces are available. We are transparent in our availability to allow you to make the best decision for your child’s needs.

Is the admission process different for siblings of enrolled students or for the children of alumni?

Each applicant to the Academy must complete the admissions process, regardless of sibling or alumni status. Priority is given to siblings and alumni if and when applicants' evaluations are considered equal.

A legacy candidate is a child whose mother or father graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names, Boys Academy, or Sacred Heart Academy.
A sibling is the brother or sister of a currently enrolled student.

Do you accept applicants after the deadline?

When do you announce admissions decisions?

What is a wait pool?

Our family is not Catholic; will my child fit in at the Academy?

Does the Academy offer accommodation services?

Yes, we do. A review of the IEP/student support plan for students with documented learning disabilities and/or health issues happens prior to the full application process to ensure we are able to support your student before admission decisions are made.

Accommodation services include:

Academic support, including study skills, time management, and organization.
Personal counseling that is brief and solution-focused; referrals for longer-term needs.
Support through after-school writing, math and science labs in the high school.
Tutoring, either by connecting students with a peer tutor or providing referrals for outside, professional tutors.

What is the tuition?

Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is as follows.

Pre-K: $15,000
K-4: $18,400
5-8: $19,750
9-12: $22,900

In addition, each year there are also student fees that cover the cost of books and consumables (all grades, including high school), technology devices (MS and HS), Parent Association dues, student retreats/service days, activities/local field trips, and graduation (12th grade). Fees do not include Extended Day, lunch or uniforms.

Click here to view tuition & fees

Tuition may be paid monthly, annually or in two installments. To learn more about financial aid opportunities, click here.

Is the Academy an all-girls school?

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High School transfer Applicants

Notice to potential transfer students to Academy of the Holy Names High School in the rising Classes of 2025, 2026, 2027 for the 2024-25 school year:

We welcome transfer applicants to the high school division, based on availability. The window to apply for a spot in any of the rising grades 10, 11 & 12 closes Friday, February 2, 2024. Notification will be provided to all applicants about admission status on a rolling basis for students with completed applications in mid February 2024. Any student that applies beyond the February 2, 2024 deadline will be directed to reapply for admission in the 2025-26 school year. The application portal for the 2025-26 school year will be available in early September 2024.

Transfer Student Qualifications and Process:

For those considering mid-year admission, we encourage applications by December 1 of the previous year. To be eligible for evaluation, transfer students must meet the following criteria:

Academic Standing: Be in good academic standing at the previous institution.
Standardized Testing: Provide standardized testing demonstrating a strong aptitude for learning.
Attendance and Discipline: Exhibit exemplary attendance, and disciplinary records must be impeccable.
Placement Testing: Be willing to take any placement testing and/or remediation guided by the High School office.
Personal Interview: Schedule a personal interview with the Placement Committee.

The Academy of the Holy Names admits students of any race, faith, nationality or ethnic origin, and gives to all students rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, faith, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics or other school-administered programs.