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Create an account in the Admissions Portal. Coming soon: schedule a shadow visit, RSVP for events, and access all application forms. 

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St. Mary's offers the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on December 2 and 4, and a make-up test in late January.  While applicants may test at any school, we would love to have you test with us!  Register for the test at SMA in the Admissions Portal. 

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For priority consideration, submit the following forms by January 12, 2024. After January 12, we operate on a rolling admissions basis. 

• Admissions Application (demographics and $65 fee)
• Student Questionnaire
• Parent Questionnaire

Admissions Portal

The following forms (found in the Admissions Portal) are due February 1:

1. English Teacher Recommendation
2. Math Teacher Recommendation
3. Principal/Counselor Recommendation
4. School Records - report cards from 7th grade and the first semester/trimester of 8th grade

We will work with schools who need a little extra time on the deadlines. 

Apply for need-based scholarships and financial aid grants by January 12.  In addition to a completed admissions application, parents will submit:

1. FACTS Financial Aid Application
2. 2021 Federal Tax return
3. 2021 W-2's (if applicable)
4. Letter explaining any special circumstances that may not be covered in the FACTS application, and or more information about why you are requesting assistance.

 Applications received after January 12 will be reviewed based upon available funds. 

St. Mary's is proud to commend 12 incoming freshman each year with a Virginia Mathews Merit-Based Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement or demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership. Forms are available in the Admissions Portal.  

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Schedule a conversation with an SMA administrator or faculty member to answer your questions, or just get to know us better.  Appointments offered January 26 and 28.  

Schedule your family meeting in the Admissions Portal!