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Welcome to the St. Joseph High School application process! We are excited you've decided to apply and we look forward to learning more about you and your high school goals. Please follow the checklist below to ensure your completed application and supporting documents are received for review by the admission committee.

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Freshman Application Checklist

Priority Admission Deadline - November 12, 2025

You may complete these application steps in any order! Our team will track all documents received for your application on your application portal. You do not have to wait to submit one item without having another. 

  • Freshman Application (and $50 application fee) 
  • Student Admission Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (8th Grade Math & English Teachers)
  • Report Cards (Grade 7 and 8th Grade to Date)
  • Apply for Financial Aid (Optional)

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Application Action Items

Sign and Submit a Record Release Form

Sign and submit a record release form to your current middle school to allow your school records to be sent to St. Joseph High School to complete your application. 

Download your Record Release Form here! 

Student Essay 2029

Tell Us More About You

We can't wait to learn more about you through your own writing! Click below to review and select a writing prompt. Your essay can be submitted by uploading it to your admission portal.

Essay Prompts and Writing Tips 

Request Your Recommendations

Request Your Recommendations

Grade 8 Math and English Teacher Recommendation Forms can be sent electronically by entering your teacher’s email address below!  Note - You may submit 7th Grade Teacher Recommendations as a supplement to your application, though they are not necessary. Only 8th Grade Teacher Recommendations will be tracked and reviewed for admission application completion.

Financial Aid

Apply for Aid (Optional)

Visit Facts Management to create your FACTS application account here. You will receive instructions to submit the required backup documents (Tax Information) via fax or scanned upload. Your documents will be handled with the highest level of security.

Create a FACTS Account

Contact Us!
Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@sjcadets.org or 203.378.9378 ext 308 with any questions.

Freshman Students

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