Apply to Saint Mary's

Thank you for considering Saint Mary’s as the high school for your child. Please read the application instructions carefully.

If you want to apply as a transfer student, the application will not open until April 1, 2025. Please note Saint Mary's does not accept mid-year transfer students. Thank you.

The Freshman Application for the 2025-2026 academic school year is closed.

If you still need the application link to access the parent portal, please email Ariana Corwin at [email protected]

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Inquiry

Step 2: Visit Us

Step 3: Apply Online

Step 4: HSPT

All 9th grade applicants to Saint Mary’s College High School are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

Register for the HSPT

*The deadline to register is January 7, 2025.

If a student is requesting extended time on the HSPT, please see our HSPT page for more information.

Saint Mary’s partners with Classroom Matters to offer an HSPT prep course. This workshop offers students an opportunity to learn more about the HSPT, and familiarize themselves with the format and focus of the test.

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00am - 12:30pm. REGISTER HERE

Step 5: Provide Recommendations

Saint Mary's requires three recommendations: one from your current math teacher, english teacher, and principal or counselor.

To simplify the work of the eighth grade teachers who are asked to complete the recommendation forms, Saint Mary’s will also accept a copy of a completed recommendation form from another Catholic or private school. Our online application also has a new feature called "Common Checklist Items," which allows you to share recommendations between all East Bay Catholic High Schools. To learn more click here.

Recommendations are to be requested and sent through your online application parent portal. Please note: you CANNOT submit requests until your application is completed.

We recommend that the forms be given to your student's current school at least four weeks before the February 4 2025 deadline.

Step 6: Send Transcripts

Step 7: Apply for Financial Aid

Step 8: Interview Night

Step 9: Admissions Decisions

Step 10: Enroll

Admissions Deadlines 2024-2025

September 2024

01: Application Opens for the 2025-2026 school year

January 2025

07: HSPT Registration Deadline
07: Application Deadline
11: HSPT Entrance Test
29: Interview Night

February 2025

04: Letters of Recommendation & Transcripts Deadline
10: Tuition Assistance Deadline

March 2025

21: Decision Day
22: Registration Portal Opens for the Class of 2029

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If you want to apply as a transfer student, the application will not open until April 1, 2025. Please note Saint Mary's does not accept mid-year transfer students. Thank you.

These admissions steps are key to applying to Saint Mary's. If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Assistant, Ariana Corwin, at [email protected] or call (510) 559-6240.

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Admissions Deadlines 2024-2025