Welcome to Catholic Memorial!
We understand the admissions process can be overwhelming. Below you will find a clear step-by-step timeline of what to expect throughout the admissions process from application to an admissions decision and everything in between.
As always, please reach out with any specific questions you might have.
We look forward to welcoming you to the CMH family!
Admissions Next Steps
Class of 2030
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SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Complete an application for admission through our enrollment platform - Finalsite. Create an account and submit a new student application. The application takes around 20 minutes to complete.
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TAKE THE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
Complete the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Catholic Memorial offers testing dates on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 15. You will register for a testing date when completing the freshman application. The HSPT is a requirement for admission into CMH. The test can be taken at another school with the score shared with CMH. Note that the HSPT must be taken at Catholic Memorial to be eligible for any scholarships.
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APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR TUITION ASSISTANCE
Catholic Memorial offers a number of scholarships to incoming freshman students. The deadline to submit an application for scholarships is Monday, November 17.
Learn More About Scholarships Here
CMH sponsors its own tuition assistance, which is awarded on a first come, first-served basis. Catholic Memorial partners with FACTS, an outside evaluating service, to determine eligibility for tuition assistance. FACTS takes into account the financial documents families supply through the online application and uses an established formula to make a recommendation to CMH’s Financial Pathways Committee. More than 30% of CMH families receive tuition assistance. The early deadline to receive priority consideration for TA is Monday, November 17.
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Receive Admissions Decision
Catholic Memorial sends admissions decisions via mail and email by mid-December for all students that completed the application process by November 1, 2025. Decisions are then distributed on a rolling basis after December.
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RECEIVE REGISTRATION MATERIALS & TA DECISIONS
The Catholic Memorial Counseling Department will send registration materials in mid-January containing all the necessary materials to register for classes. These materials will include important account registration instructions and paperwork to bring to Registration Night.
Families that submitted a tuition assistance application by the November 17 deadline will receive a tuition assistance decision notice by mid-January. All other families will receive a decision on a rolling basis after January.
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ATTEND REGISTRATION NIGHT
Freshman Registration Night for the Class of 2030 is Monday, February 2. All students accepted into CMH by February 1, 2025 are invited to attend Freshman Registration Night. Attendees will register for classes with a teacher or counselor, review online accounts, tuition information, and all other enrollment details will be shared.
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CELEBRATE!
Once steps one through 6 are completed, you are officially a Crusader! Celebrate by attending a CMH sports events, visiting the Spirit Shop on campus, posting on social media, and however else you want to show off your Crusader spirit. Then, get ready to rise!