Admissions Process

Prior to partnering with you in the application process, we would love to learn more about you! Please fill out an Inquiry Form so that we can gather more information about you to personalize your experiences at Northwest Catholic. Please use the following link to do so: Inquire Here!

November Open House

Thursday, November 12 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Experience what it means to be part of a community that lives a mission of faith, learning, and service. We look forward to welcoming you to campus! 

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Lion for a Day Shadow Experience

As a Lion for a Day at Northwest Catholic, you’ll team up with a student ambassador and explore classrooms, meet our teachers, grab lunch in the Dining Hall, and experience the spirit of our warm, faith-filled community.

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Schedule a Tour

As you navigate the admissions process, we invite your family to visit our campus! Campus tours offer a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore, ask questions, and get to know our community. To schedule a tour, please fill out an inquiry form.

For more information, please see the Visit Us page. 

Northwest Catholic High School welcomes all prospective students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to apply now for the 2027-2028 school year.

Application Requirements:

• Report Cards 
• Standardized Testing Records 
• Two Short Essay Prompts 
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• NWC Placement Exam (8th grade applicants only)
• Shadow Day Experience or Interview

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Applicants will choose to apply for Early Decision or Regular Decision.

Select "Early Decision" if:

• Northwest Catholic is your first choice for the 2027-2028 school year and you are certain you want to enroll if accepted. 
• You want priority access to a financial aid package for the 2027-2028 academic year. 
• You are able to accept your financial aid package within ten days of receipt and finalize your enrollment starting January 25th.

Details of Early Decision: 

• Submit completed admissions application by December 1st.
• Submit Financial Aid Application (if applicable) by November 20th.

Select "Regular Decision" if: 

• You are considering Northwest Catholic as one of your high school options.
• You need more time to finish the admissions application, submit your financial aid application, and/or consider your enrollment for next school year.

Details of Regular Decision:

• Submit completed admissions application by January 15th (rolling admissions after this date on a space-available basis)
• Submit Financial Aid Application (reviewed on a rolling basis)

All prospective 8th grade students interested in attending NWC in the fall must complete a Northwest Catholic Placement Exam as part of the application process. 

The Northwest Catholic Placement Exam has been developed by our English and Math department faculty to best measure basic verbal and quantitative skills in reading comprehension, language, and math.  Results are used to guide appropriate academic course selection for all incoming freshmen. 

• The exam takes approximately 2 hours and is broken up into sections with breaks in between. 
• #2 pencils will be provided.
• Students may bring a personal water bottle.
• Phones and Calculators are not permitted for the duration of the test.

Our group exam dates for 2027-2028 cycle applicants are November 3, November 7, and December 5 at 8:30 AM.

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If the group exam dates do not work for your schedule, please contact our Admissions Office to set up an alternate day/time - [email protected].

During your Lion for a Day Shadow Experience, students will have a short conversation with a faculty member and upperclassman. This helps us get to know prospective students better and answer any questions you have. If you are unable to come to campus for a Shadow Day, the Admissions Team will reach out to schedule an interview after the application is submitted.

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for Northwest Catholic High School for families who have applied for the 2027-2028 school year.  Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.  When submitting your FACTS application you will be asked for the following:

• Copies of your 2025 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.

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