Admissions Cycle and Timeline
The Future Starts Here
Applications for the class of 2029 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, 2024, 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 2, 2024, in order to be included in our First Consideration for Admissions for the 2025-2026 school year.
BONUS #1! Students who apply to BMCHS by October 31, 2024, are automatically signed up for the first High School Placement Test (HSPT) — which will be held at BMCHS on November 2, 2024 — and will receive the test for free!
BONUS #2! The November 2, 2024 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
Submit Application
- Submit your application for First Consideration
- BONUS #1: Automatically signed up for free HSPT on November 2, 2024
Take (HSPT) at Bishop
- Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
- BONUS #2: Eligibility for the Bishop McLaughlin Test Topper Scholarship
Receive Decision
Second (HSPT) Opportunity
- Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
Attend Open House
- Attend our Open House to learn about BMCHS
- Meet faculty, staff, and current students
- Tour our campus and facilities
Rolling Admissions Continue
Submit Documentation
- Submit all supporting documentation:
- Teacher/principal recommendation forms
- School records
- HSPT scores
- Standardized test scores
- Any other required documents
Submit Packet
Applications Open
Attend Open House
- Attend our Open House to learn about BMCHS
- Meet faculty, staff, and current students
- Tour our campus and facilities
Submit Application
- Submit your application for First Consideration
- BONUS #1: Automatically signed up for free HSPT on November 2, 2024
Rolling Admissions Continue
Take (HSPT) at Bishop
- Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
- BONUS #2: Eligibility for the Bishop McLaughlin Test Topper Scholarship
Submit Documentation
- Submit all supporting documentation:
- Teacher/principal recommendation forms
- School records
- HSPT scores
- Standardized test scores
- Any other required documents
Receive Decision
Submit Packet
Second (HSPT) Opportunity
- Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
First Consideration of Admissions
- October 23, 2024: Open House, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- October 31, 2024: Last day to submit applications for First Consideration
- November 2, 2024: High School Placement Test (HSPT) at BMCHS
- December 2, 2024: Deadline for all supporting documentation
- December 13, 2024: Decision letters emailed to applicants
- January 20, 2025: Enrollment packet due for accepted students
Rolling Admissions
- Beginning November 1, 2024: All applications open for 2025-2026 school year
Important Notes
- To avoid being placed on a wait list, we strongly recommend submitting your application by October 31, 2024, for First Consideration of Admissions.
- The November 2, 2024 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!