Incoming Freshmen

List of 6 items.

• STEP 1: CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN BLACKBAUD AND FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM

  • Create an account in Blackbaud using the link below.
  • Once you have created an account, you will be directed to the Notre Dame High School application.
  • Once you get to your Blackbaud Admissions Portal, click on the button next to “Application” and start the application process.
  • The fee to apply to Notre Dame High School is $125.  This is a non-refundable application fee that is paid through your personal Blackbaud account. 

  
  To create your personal Blackbaud account and apply online, please click Blackbaud Account.

• STEP 2: REQUEST YOUR RECOMMENDATION FORMS

  All applicants are required to send a request to some of your current teachers and/or administrators asking them to complete a recommendation form. This entire process is initiated by the candidate from their checklist.  Select Start next to a Recommendation step to open the request details. In there, the Candidate can add the Recommender Name, their Email address, and any additional comments for the faculty member.  A preview is available for use before the request is sent out which displays what the notification looks like to the person receiving it.  When everything looks good, select Send Request.  The status of the request displays on the checklist as well as the timestamp to keep the candidate up to date on the process.  After a form is sent to a faculty member, the status displays as Requested, then changing to Completed once the form has been completed by the faculty member.

• STEP 3: REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS

  In your Blackbaud Admissions Portal, click on the Transcript Release Form, print the form, fill it out, and turn it in to your student's current school's registrar.  As we receive your child's records we will mark the steps complete.  A Blue check mark will indicate it has been completed, reviewed, and processed.  Please allow time for processing.

• STEP 4: STUDENT INTERVIEW PROCESS

  All applicants are interviewed as part of the application process.  Your interview appointment selection must be completed online.  Once you have submitted your online application, paid the application fee, and it has been reviewed and processed by the NDHS Admissions Team, you will be able to select a date and time for your interview in your Blackbaud Admissions Portal. The student and at least one parent are required to attend the interview.

• STEP 5: ENTRANCE EXAM

  The HSPT is one of the requirements for potential acceptance into NDHS.  The test will take place on January 20, 2024. The cost of the exam is included in the application fee.  The applicant will automatically be registered for the exam once the application has been submitted.  It is highly recommended that you take the HSPT at Notre Dame High School (NDHS), as applicants who take the test at NDHS will be considered first.  More details will be sent closer to the test date.

• STEP 6: APPLYING FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE (OPTIONAL)

  If you would like to apply for tuition assistance, please click here to find out more about the process.  Applying for tuition assistance is completely separate from the admissions application process.   

  
  To apply for tuition assistance, please click Affording an NDHS Education. If you have additional questions, please contact ND Business Office at BusinessOffice@ndhs.org.