Admissions Cycle and Timeline

Admissions Cycle and Timeline

The Future Starts Here

Applications for the class of 2030 open!

In order to secure your spot and avoid being placed on a wait list, we recommend submitting your application in time for our First Consideration of Admissions.

Applications must be submitted no later than October 31, 2025, to be included in our First Consideration for Admissions. In addition to submitting the application, teacher/principal recommendation forms, records from schools, HSPT scores, standardized tests scores, and all other supporting documentation must be submitted no later than December 1, 2025, in order to be included in our First Consideration for Admissions for the 2026-2027 school year.

BONUS #1! Students who apply to BMCHS by October 31, 2025, can sign up for the first High School Placement Test (HSPT) — which will be held at BMCHS on November 1, 2025 — and will receive the test for free!

BONUS #2! The November 1, 2025 HSPT test is the only test that qualifies for the Bishop McLaughlin Test Topper Scholarship — a $1,000 annual scholarship toward tuition at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, awarded to the top score on this date. Student must maintain a 3.5 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing throughout all four years at Bishop McLaughlin. Applicants for the Test Topper Scholarship MUST take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, on the FIRST DATE the TEST is OFFERED in November of each year, in order to be eligible.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Applications Open
Applications for the class of 2030 open!
October 22, 2025
Submit Application
  • Submit your application for First Consideration
  • BONUS #1: Automatically signed up for free HSPT on November 1, 2025
November 1, 2025
Receive Decision
Receive admissions decision via email.
August 25, 2025
Attend Open House
  • Attend our Open House to learn about BMCHS
  • Meet faculty, staff, and current students
  • Tour our campus and facilities
October 31, 2025
Take (HSPT) at Bishop
  • Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
  • BONUS #2: Eligibility for the Bishop McLaughlin Test Topper Scholarship
December 12, 2025
August 25, 2025
Applications Open
Applications for the class of 2030 open!
August 25, 2025
October 22, 2025
Attend Open House
  • Attend our Open House to learn about BMCHS
  • Meet faculty, staff, and current students
  • Tour our campus and facilities
October 22, 2025
October 31, 2025
Submit Application
  • Submit your application for First Consideration
  • BONUS #1: Automatically signed up for free HSPT on November 1, 2025
October 31, 2025
November 1, 2025
Take (HSPT) at Bishop
  • Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
  • BONUS #2: Eligibility for the Bishop McLaughlin Test Topper Scholarship
November 1, 2025
December 12, 2025
Receive Decision
Receive admissions decision via email.
December 12, 2025

First Consideration of Admissions

  • October 22, 2025: Open House, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
  • October 31, 2025: Last day to submit applications for First Consideration
  • November 1, 2025: High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
  • December 1, 2025: Deadline for all supporting documentation
  • December 12, 2025: Decision letters emailed to applicants
  • January 19, 2026: Enrollment packet due for accepted students

Rolling Admissions

  • Beginning November 1, 2025: All applications open for 2026-2027 school year

Important Notes

  • To avoid being placed on a wait list, we strongly recommend submitting your application by October 31, 2025, for First Consideration of Admissions.
  • The November 1, 2025 HSPT is the only test that qualifies for the Bishop McLaughlin Test Topper Scholarship:
    • $1,000 annual scholarship toward tuition
    • Awarded to the top score on this date
    • Student must maintain a 3.5 GPA and good disciplinary standing

We’re here to support you throughout the admissions process. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!