Applying To Notre Dame

Application Deadline

Early Acceptance Consideration: December 6, 2019

Regular Acceptance: January 17, 2020

Application Checklist
To be completed and returned to Notre Dame High School by the applicant:

• Student Information Form
• Student Admissions Essay
• Parent Information Form
• Parent Statement
• Freshman applications postmarked on or before the December 6th Early Acceptance Consideration date should include a non-refundable $100 application fee.
• Freshman applications postmarked after December 6, 2019, should include a non-refundable $125.00 application fee.

To be completed and returned by the applicant's middle school:

• Mathematics Evaluation
• English Evaluation
• Principal Evaluation
• Transcript

HSPT TESTING: As part of the application process all applicants are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).
Test Dates: 

• Saturday, December 7, 2019 (to be considered for early acceptance)
• Saturday, January 18, 2020 

To register for the HSPT please check the appropriate box found on the  Student Information Form within the application. In order to be considered for early acceptance, applicants must register and take the HSPT on December 7, 2019.
  The Admissions Office will mail notifications to those who have a completed application on file and have tested.
 

Requirements:
Essay: Please explain your interpretation of the quote below and why it is relevant.
Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel in space, once said, “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.” 

Two Letters of Recommendation: One must be from a teacher and the other must be from a non-family member. These should be submitted with your essay in sealed envelopes.
 

Financial Aid Requests
Financial Aid is available on an individual need basis. FACTS Management provides a comprehensive service that handles all aspects of the financial aid application and verification. Because the application requires your most recent W2 and tax return, the application will be available online in February 2020.  

Admission of High School Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete the transfer application, obtain evaluations from current teachers, and submit a copy of their school transcript that includes third quarter grades from their current year. Final high school transcripts will be required prior to official enrollment.

If you have any questions regarding the criteria for admissions, contact the Admissions Office at (831) 751-1850