Admissions Timeline

Mount de Sales begins the admissions season in October of each year, with one priority deadline of February 15th. Once this deadline has passed, the rolling admissions phase begins, with applications accepted as availability in the class remains.

Steps to Take

  1. Engage with us first to learn more about MDS. We offer lots of ways for families to explore MDS.
  2. Apply once you are ready. See our admissions timeline below to determine the best time for your family to apply. This includes completing an admissions application and tuition assistance application (if applicable). 
  3. Wait for a decision. You can learn more about when to expect decisions on our admissions timeline below. 
  4. Review the offer from Mount de Sales and consider what is best for your family. Many families have questions for our admissions team as they review offers. We welcome you to connect with us. 
  5. Enroll* your student to complete the process of committing to Mount de Sales Academy. When completing the enrollment form, your family will choose a payment plan, make choices related to lunch money, after school care, and transportation, and share the most updated contact information for your family. Once we have your official enrollment, your family will receive a welcome letter and information about creating a class schedule for your student. 

*Pending an offer of admission

Our Process

For many families, applying to Mount de Sales Academy is their first time working through an admissions process for the school. Our admissions team will provide resources and help you along the way to ensure you do not miss a step. We look forward to working with your family throughout the admissions process! 

Requirements for Admissions Application: 

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Non-refundable application fee of $100 (waived for alumni and current families)
  3. Entrance Exam
  4. School Transcripts including grades, discipline report, and accommodations (if applicable)
  5. One Teacher Recommendation

MDS has two separate committees assisting with the admissions decisions: 

  • Admissions Committee: This committee reviews the completed admissions applications and makes one of 3 decisions based on the candidate as a whole: an offer of admission, a deferral of decision, or a denial of admission: 
    • Students and families who receive an offer of acceptance are encouraged to continue exploring MDS to ensure it is their top educational choice.
    • Students and families who receive a deferral of decision are encouraged to share one additional teacher rec and an updated grade report, so we can review them holistically once again. 
    • Students and families who receive a denial of admission are encouraged to consider a reapplication during a future academic year. Our admissions team can guide families through determining if this is the appropriate decision for them.
  • Tuition Assistance Committee: This committee is separate from the admissions committee and puts together scholarship and aid award packages for families who qualify. Scholarship and aid award decisions are made after a student is granted admission to MDS. More information about how to be considered for these awards can be found here. Additionally, more information about the cost of MDS can be found here.

Deadlines: 2025-2026 Admissions Cycle

We encourage families to review the deadlines. There is no wrong time to apply to Mount de Sales, but there are advantages to applying early. Families are encouraged to apply early to ensure eligibility for all scholarships and awards. At Mount de Sales Academy, we are proud to offer a variety of scholarships and awards for incoming students who apply by the deadlines below. If you have questions about when to apply, please reach out to our admissions team.

Priority Admissions & Scholarship Deadline – February 15th

We encourage all applicants to submit a completed admissions application by the priority deadline. The online admissions application will open on October 1st to allow plenty of time to submit the required information. To be eligible for merit-based and qualification-based scholarships, applicants must submit all admissions application materials by the priority deadline. Please view a list of awards available for applicants here. 

Applicant files will be reviewed by the admissions committee as they are received with decisions typically available within 2 weeks. An exception is 6th grade applicants, who will be reviewed together following the February 15th priority deadline with decisions shared by March 15th. Mount de Sales Academy begins in the 6th grade so the committee intentionally reviews these applicants together as they seek to build a balanced class of qualified, mission-worthy students. We appreciate your patience with our process as our committee takes the time needed to complete a thorough review of each application.

MDS will host Entrance Exam dates prior to the February 15th deadline. Please register to attend here.

Applications Received After February 15th

All applications received after February 15th will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants may be placed in a waitpool for admissions or tuition assistance based on the volume of applicants received before the priority deadline.

Tuition Assistance Application Deadline – March 1st

The deadline for new families applying for tuition assistance is March 1st. MDS uses a third party, FACTS, to assess a family’s ability to pay tuition and recommend financial aid awards. The FACTS application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and requires that families upload necessary tax and salary documentation. All families applying for tuition assistance will receive a copy of our Financial Aid policies to guide them through their application. Please be diligent in completing this application, including all document uploads, by our March 1st deadline so that we can consider your family for needs-based tuition assistance. Read more about the tuition assistance and scholarships we offer here. *Any FACTS application received after March 1st will be placed in a waitpool and reviewed by our tuition assistance committee while funds remain. Students must be accepted by the admissions committee before being considered for tuition assistance.* 

Enrollment is Your Commitment to MDS – Due May 15

For families receiving an offer of admission, your next step is to determine if you’d like to accept this offer and officially enroll by our deadline of May 15th. Enrollment is your commitment to Mount de Sales Academy. The enrollment process includes a new student fee, tuition deposit, and enrollment contract. When completing the enrollment contract, your family will choose a payment plan, make choices related to lunch money, after school care, and transportation; and share the most updated contact information for your family. Once we have your official enrollment, you will receive a welcome letter and information to help your family prepare for the start of school.

Deadlines Summarized

Mount de Sales begins the admissions season in October of each year, with one priority deadline of February 15th. Once this deadline has passed, the rolling admissions phase begins, with applications accepted as availability in the class remains. Please view a summary of all deadlines below:

  • Entrance Exam Dates – Nov. 9th or Feb. 8th (register here)
  • Priority Admissions & Scholarship Deadline – February 15th 
  • Financial Aid Deadline – March 1st (apply here)
  • All Scholarship and Financial Aid Decision Notifications – by April 30th
  • Enrollment Due – May 15th

Questions?

For more information and to get your questions answered, please email our admissions team at admissions@mountdesales.net.