How to Apply

Although our Early and Regular Decision deadlines have passed, the door to Notre Dame High School remains open! We are still accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year on a rolling basis now. While the widest selection of scholarship and financial aid funds is reserved for early applicants, we review new applications as they arrive and will continue to offer admission and remaining aid until our class is full. Apply today to secure your spot!

Early Decision Financial Aid Deadline: November 1, 2025
Early Decision Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
Early Decision Acceptance Notification: December 23, 2025
Early Decision Enrollment Deadline: January 21, 2026
To be considered an Early Decision applicant, you MUST take the HSPT test on October 25th at Notre Dame or submit scores to the admissions office by the November 14th deadline.  Students looking to be considered for a merit scholarship NOT taking the test at ND must sign up to write a scholarship essay on the October 25th testing date.  This can be found in your admissions portal. 

1. Apply Now 

• Click the APPLY NOW button and start your application or submit our application from the EMA website
• Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email explaining the next steps to complete the application and submit all necessary materials 
• Required materials:
  • Transcripts -  6th and 7th GRADE REPORT CARDS by 11/14; Submit 8th grade report cards when available
• Parent Statement
• Teacher Recommendations - 7th grade English and 7th Grade Math Teacher Recommendations
• Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation
• 8th Grade Curriculum Overview - 8th grade Math and English teachers need to submit an overview of courses
• Supplemental Forms - arts and athletics submissions; any additional letters of recommendation they want to provide

2. Interview

• Schedule your required in-person interview
• Interviews are held on campus Mondays through Fridays. Once you submit all required application materials, you can then schedule your interview through the enrollment portal

3. Entrance Exam 

• All prospective students must complete an entrance exam
• You can register for the HSPT exam when completing the application

HSPT Date

• Saturday, October 25 at Notre Dame High School

Important: To qualify as an Early Enrollment Applicant, all students must take the HSPT at Notre Dame on October 25, 2025, or submit the HSPT scores to Notre Dame by the November 14th deadline. Students must write the Scholarship Essay at Notre Dame to be considered for a Merit Scholarship. This will also be offered on our October 25th testing date for students not taking the test at Notre Dame. Students fully enrolled by January 21, 2026, will receive $1,000 towards their first year's tuition.

Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Regular Decision Financial Aid Deadline: January 31, 2026
Regular Decision Acceptance Notification: March 10, 2026
Regular Decision Enrollment Deadline: April 13, 2026

1. Apply Now

• Click the APPLY NOW button and start your application or submit your application through the EMA website
• Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email explaining the next steps to complete the application and submit all necessary materials 
• Required Materials:
  • Transcripts- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade REPORT CARDS by January 16
  • Parent Statement
  • Teacher Recommendations - 8th grade English and math Teacher Recommendations
  • Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation
  • Supplemental Forms - arts and athletics submissions; any additional letters of recommendation they want to provide

2. Interview
Schedule your required in-person interview. 
Interviews are held on campus Mondays through Fridays. Once you submit all required application materials, you can then schedule your interview through the enrollment portal.

3. Entrance Exam
All Regular Decision Applicants must complete an entrance exam which includes the High School Placement Test or the SSAT

HSPT Date
Saturday, October 25, at Notre Dame High School 
Saturday, January 10, at Notre Dame High School 

SSAT 
If your child is taking a SSAT test there is no need to take the HSPT test. Scores will be accepted. Please share scores in the application portal or email the admissions office at admissions@ndnj.org
 

1. Apply Now 

• Click the APPLY NOW button and start your application or submit your application from the EMA website
• Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email explaining the next steps to complete the application and submit all necessary materials 
• Required materials:
  • Transcripts -  Past 3 years of report cards
  • Parent Statement
  • Teacher Recommendations - Current English and current math teacher recommendations
  • Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation
  • Supplemental Forms - arts and athletics submissions; any additional letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required

2. Shadow Day and Interview

• Schedule your required shadow day and in-person interview, both held on the same day
• Interviews and Shadow Days are held on campus Tuesdays through Thursdays. Once you submit all required application materials, you can then schedule your interview and shadow day by calling the admissions office

Mid-Year Application Due
November 7, 2025

Mid-Year Interviews
Week of November 10, 2025

Mid-Year Decision Notification
December 15, 2025

2026-2027 Application Due
April 10, 2026

2026-2027 Interviews
Week of April 13, 2026

2026-2027 Decision Notification
May 1, 2026

Click here to complete an Inquiry form to connect with the Admission Office.

Click here to complete the application form starting on August 4, 2025. You will be taken to the Finalsite Enrollment Portal website. If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. It will then prompt you to begin the application process for your child. There is a non-refundable $50 application fee.

Submit all required materials:

• Student Information
• Transcripts-current academic year and previous two years
• Student essay
• Parent Statement
• Teacher Recommendations-Current English teacher, Current math teacher, Principal or Guidance Counselor
• Supplemental Forms- arts and athletics submissions

FACTS tuition assistance application opens on August 4, 2025. Click here to begin: FACTS Tuition Assistance Application

Applicants are welcome to apply for tuition assistance. Applications must be complete and verified, including all 2024 tax and W2 forms, before aid can be awarded. FACTS Tuition Assistance Applications take an average of 3-4 weeks to process. Be sure to start your application early!

Please call Mrs. Maria Wise, 609.882.7900, ext. 145 with Tuition Assistance questions.

Prospective Freshmen are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Notre Dame will host the HSPT on Saturday, October 25, 2025 for Early Decision Candidates and Saturday, January 10, 2026 for Regular Decision Candidates. This can be scheduled through the Finalsite Application Portal. We will also accept the SSAT in lieu of the HSPT for Regular Decision Candidates only. Notre Dame will be listed on the SSAT application for you to select and automatically send us your test scores. Additionally, we will accept HSPT scores taken at another school. Make sure you pay attention to application deadlines if you are submitting scores from another school.  Not required for Transfer Students.

Through the Finalsite Application Portal, you will be able to:

For Early Decision Candidates:

• Request letters of recommendation from your student’s 7th grade math and English teachers.
• Request a curriculum overview from your student's 8th grade math and English teacher. 
• Request transcripts from the school. 6th and 7th grade reports cards must be uploaded by the November 14 deadline. 8th grade report cards should be sent as soon as they become available.

• Most recent standardized test scores (PARCC, Terranova, STAR, IOWA, ERB, PSSA) from middle school are also required.

For Regular Decision Candidates:

• Request letters of recommendation from your student’s 8th grade math and English teachers.
• Request transcripts from the school. 6th, 7th and 8th grade reports cards must be uploaded by the January 16 deadline. 

• Most recent standardized test scores (PARCC, Terranova, STAR, IOWA, ERB, PSSA) from middle school are also required.

All prospective students are required to participate in a interview with a member of our Admission Interview Committee. Applications must be first submitted through the Finalsite Enrollment Portal then you can schedule your interview through the enrollment portal. Email or call Mrs. Hines, the Coordinator of Enrollment and External Programs, at hines@ndnj.org or call 609-882-7900 ext. 176 with questions.  The student and one parent/guardian are required to be present. Interviews usually last approximately 30  minutes and are a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know each other. Come dressed to impress and ready to ask questions. We look forward to meeting you! 

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Decisions will be based upon the enrollment availability and "fit" between the school and the applicant. Notre Dame High School welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin in its admission or administrative policies.

Log back into your Finalsite Enrollment Portal to let us know you will be joining the Notre Dame family! Your checklist will include a $250 registration fee, your contract, a 10% tuition deposit, and multiple enrollment forms.

Any student fully enrolled by January 21, 2026, will receive $1,000 towards their first year's tuition.