Notre Dame
High School
Lawrenceville, NJ
Admissions
How to Apply
For All Prospective Students
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Standard Application Online (SAO)
Standard Application Online (SAO) - All GradesNotre Dame accepts the Standard Application Online, administered through the Enrollment Management Association. The link for the Standard Application Online for the 2020-2021 school year is now available on the right. For those interested in applying for the 2021-2022 school year, the application will be available in August 2020.You will be taken to the SSAT website, where you will be required to create a login and select Notre Dame High School (NJ). The application process includes submitting the online SAO and non-refundable $50 fee. This fee is waived for the children of alumni. Please contact the Enrollment Management Office at 609.882.7901 to obtain a waiver code. -
Placement Testing
Placement Test (Prospective Freshmen only)Prospective students are asked to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) which will be administered at Notre Dame High School. We are also happy to accept the SSAT in lieu of the HSPT. Notre Dame will be listed on the SSAT application for you to select and automatically send us your test scores.
Change during cyber-learning: At this time, we have postponed all High School Placement Tests. Prospective freshmen are required to provide a copy of their 7th grade standardized test scores. An HSPT will be required by the end of the academic year, should the opportunity become available. You will be contacted with further information once your application has been processed. -
Additional Required Information
Prospective Students are also asked for the following information:- Student Profile and Parent Statement (required before an interview can be scheduled).
- Letters of Recommendation are required from current English and Math teachers only. Teacher emails will be entered on the SAO and they will be sent an online form to complete. We do not require any other recommendations.
- Transcripts from current school. Families will enter the email of a current school adminstrator on the SAO, requesting current and last year report cards to be uploaded to the application. For prospective 9th grade students only: standardized test scores (PARCC, Terranova, ERB, PSSA) are required to be uploaded as well, either by a school administrator (included with the report cards) or by applicants on the Notre Dame Supplemental Page of the application. Applications will not be complete until standardized test scores are provided.
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Interview
Interview
All prospective students are required to come to Notre Dame for an interview with a member of our Admissions Committee. You will be contacted via email with further instructions upon submitting your application. The student and one parent or guardian will need to be present. The interview is 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! -
Irish for a Day
Please Visit Us for more information regarding spring and fall 2020 events. We look forward to "seeing" you soon!
Merit Scholarships
Notre Dame Merit Scholarship Program, Performing Arts Scholarship and Character and Service Awards:
Notre Dame offers seven Academic Merit Scholarships for students applying to the Class of 2024. In addition, ND will also award one Performing Arts Scholarship to a highly qualified candidate. ND is also pleased to announce new Character and Service Awards.
Please see below for the listing of the Merit Scholarships, Performing Arts Scholarship and the Character and Service Awards and the criteria for these scholarships.
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The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship
The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship offered to one student in the Notre Dame Class of 2024.Applicants from the Class of 2024 must complete the following to be considered for either the Fitzpatrick or Liptak Merit Scholarships:- Student scores of 90 and above on the HSPT or 85 and above on the SSAT must be submitted to the Notre Dame Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 24, 2020.
- Student essays written in response to the prompt below is to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 24, 2020. They should offer a main idea and support that idea with examples from the student’s life experiences.
- Student Interviews with Administrators will be conducted with finalists chosen from among those who submit essays. Interviews will be conducted by early March.
- Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
All applicants are eligible and semi-finalists will be invited by Friday, February 14, 2020 to submit an essay . Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 16, 2020. -
The Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarships
The Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarships offers half tuition to two students in the Notre Dame Class of 2024.Applicants from the Class of 2024 must complete the following to be considered for either the Fitzpatrick or Liptak Merit Scholarships:- Student scores of 90 and above on the HSPT or 85 and above on the SSAT must be submitted to the Notre Dame Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 24, 2020.
- Student essays written in response to the prompts below is to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 24, 2020. They should offer a main idea and support that idea with examples from the student’s life experiences.
- Student Interviews with Administrators will be conducted with finalists chosen from among those who submit essays. Interviews will be conducted in February.
- Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
- In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
All applicants are eligible and semi-finalists will be invited by Friday, February 14, 2020 to submit an essay. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing by Monday, March 16, 2020. -
President's Merit Scholarships
The two new President's Merit Scholarships are awards of $5,000 per year for academically qualified 8th grade students who achieve an 85 or above on their HSPT and 80 or above on the SSAT and submit an essay.All applicants are eligible and finalists will be invited to submit an essay by February 14, 2020. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Monday, March 16, 2020.
Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
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Principal's Merit Scholarships
The two new Principal Merit Scholarships are awards of $2,500 per year for academically qualified 8th grade students who achieve an 85 or above on their HSPT and 80 above on SSAT and submit an essay.All applicants are eligible and finalists will be invited by February 14, 2020 to submit an essay. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing by Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself -John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.No Interviews are required for the President or Principal Merit Scholarships. -
The Jack Pinto '85 Performing Arts Scholarship
The new Performing Arts Scholarship, established by Notre Dame alumnus Jack Pinto ‘85, is an annual $5,000 per year scholarship awarded to an 8th grade student of exceptional talent in the performing arts and who wishes to pursue the study of music or dance.A video audition will be required for this scholarship. Please email your submission to PASubmissions@ndnj.org by Friday, February 28, 2020. Award recipient will be notified by Monday, March 16, 2020.
Requirements- video may only be taken with an iphone or android
- submissions must be no longer that 2 minutes and 30 seconds
- submissions may not be edited in any way
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Character and Service Awards
The Character and Service Awards are one time scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for 8th grade students who demonstrate exceptional character and service in their local Catholic elementary schools and community. A student is nominated by their Catholic School Principal and the final decision made by the Scholarship Committee at Notre Dame.
Criteria includes:-
Strong academic standing
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Demonstrated service in their school, parish and/or community
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Demonstrated character as witnessed by faculty, staff and administration of school
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Applications
Our regular application season has now ended. There is limited availablity in grades 9, 10 and 11 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Notification of Admission Decision
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.
Ask a Parent - Ask a Student
Elena Caccavale P '16, '19, '20 is ready to answer your questions. Simply email your question and she will respond to you as soon as possible.
Our Senior Interns in the Admission Office are also ready to answer student questions. Please email us!
Our Senior Interns in the Admission Office are also ready to answer student questions. Please email us!
Parent of Alumnus, Class of 2019
"We sought out a school to help continue to build my child's character ..... Notre Dame is our choice."
Notre Dame High School
Located on 100 beautiful acres in Central New Jersey, Notre Dame High School, founded in 1957, is a college preparatory school for grades 9 - 12, preparing young men and women for lives of purpose, built upon a foundation of Catholic faith, with a commitment to academics, co-curricular activities and service to others.
