Discover for Yourself

Northwest Catholic has a personalized, friendly, and organized admissions process. We guide prospective students and their families through the admissions journey so they can discover for themselves if NWC is the right fit. Throughout the entire process, we strive to answer every question and allay every concern as we know the decision to attend an independent high school is monumental and lasting.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2024!

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Required Application Materials

STEP ONE: Visit Us

Schedule a Tour
Schedule a Visit to tour our campus.

Schedule a Visit

Shadow Day
We are so happy to have the opportunity to run a Shadow Day program for the 2022-2023 School Year!  We ask that only students who have submitted an application for the 2023-2024 school year sign up for Shadow Days.  You can register for a shadow day through the Application Portal link below.

SCHEDULE NOW

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at (860) 236-4221 ext. 140

STEP TWO: Application

The Northwest Catholic High School application includes basic demographic information, questions around academic and extracurricular interests, and an essay that will help us get to know you better as a person and as a student. We recommend typing it in a Word or Google Doc (no more than 500 words), and then pasting it into the box on the application.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2024. You can begin your application below.

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STEP THREE: Recommendation Forms

Teacher
Any teacher from your current school who you currently have, or had your previous school year. Recommendations are sent by email through the online application. However, if you would like a hard copy use the PDF below.

Send a PDF copy

School Counselor
​​​If your child does not have a school counselor, the form should be submitted to the school principal or another administrator. Recommendations are sent by email through the online application. However, if you would like a hard copy use the PDF below.

Send a PDF copy

STEP FOUR: Placement Test

Northwest Catholic High School Placement Exam

All prospective 8th grade students interested in attending NWC in the fall must complete a Northwest Catholic HSPT (placement test) as part of the application process. 

The HSPT measures basic verbal and quantitative skills in reading comprehension, language, and math.  Results are used to guide appropriate academic course selection for all incoming freshmen.  Students taking the placement test in the Fall are eligible for merit-based scholarship consideration.

  • The HSPT is a standardized, multiple-choice test.
  • The HSPT will be offered on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the spring.  Dates are listed in the drop down menu of registration page.
  • The HSPT takes approximately 3 hours and is broken up into several sections with breaks in between.
  • Refreshments will be provided during breaks.
  • #2 pencils will be provided.
  • Students may bring a personal water bottle.
  • Phones will be collected in designated holding stations for the duration of the test.
  • Calculators are not permitted.

Please contact our Admissions Office with any questions:

Amy Mandrola, Director of Admissions

[email protected]

or

Claire Boers, Assistant Director of Admissions

[email protected]

Register for HSPT

STEP FIVE: Transcripts
  • Transcript and Grades:

    • Submit official transcript for academic years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
    • Include quarter or mid-year grades for the ongoing academic year 2023-2024.
  • Standardized Test Results:

    • Provide any standardized test scores available:
      • SBAC or Iowa Test scores for 9th-grade applicants.
      • PSAT scores for transfer applicants.
  • Note: Ensure that all required documents are submitted by the specified deadlines for a complete application.

  • Report Cards:

    • Include report cards with comments.
  • Accommodations:

    • Applicants with a 504 Plan, IEP, ICEP, or any accommodations:
      • Submit a copy of their plan and testing.
      • Submission required before the application deadline.

Note: Ensure that all required documents are submitted by the specified deadlines for a complete application.

 

    Record Release Form

    STEP SIX: Interview

    Interviews are required on an as needed basis.

    STEP SEVEN: Applying for Financial Aid

    FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for Northwest Catholic High School for families planning to apply for the 2024-2025 school year.  Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by December 1, 2023.  Applicants can apply online by clicking the FACTS link below. Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to FACTS to complete the application process:

    • Copies of your 2022 Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
    • Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.

    All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf or jpeg format online.

    If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637.

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    Contact the Admissions Office

    Amy Mandrola
    Director of Admissions and International Programs
    [email protected]   |   860-236-4221 x140

    If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637.

    Apply for Financial Aid

     


     

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