Freshman Application

Important Information for Current 8th Grade Students

Thank you for your interest in Archbishop Mitty High School. The application period for the Class of 2014 will open on Monday, August 17, 2009.

Financial Aid applications are due no later than February 3, 2010.

School Report Forms, 7th and 8th Grade Transcripts, and OPTIONAL Teacher Recommendation Forms are due no later than February 5, 2010.

Notification letters, financial aid awards, and High School Placement Test results for the Class of 2014 will all be mailed on March 18, 2010.

Admissions Policy

Archbishop Mitty High School admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin, and from any geographic region, and extends all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to or made available for students at the school. Archbishop Mitty does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship or loan programs, or in other school-administered programs.

Admissions Criteria

Archbishop Mitty High School is a Catholic college preparatory and preference is given to Catholic applicants. Admission to Archbishop Mitty High School is comprehensive; in particular, the Admissions Committee considers the following criteria when making admissions decisions:

• Proof of Catholic baptism
• 7th and 8th grade grades (inclusive of conduct, effort and homework)
• Standardized testing scores from junior high and the High School Placement Test
• Teacher recommendations
• Student-reported activities and special talents
• Preference for attending Archbishop Mitty High School (indicated by taking part in the Visit Mitty Program, attending Open House and taking the HSPT at Archbishop Mitty High School)