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Application Process

Welcome to Cardinal Newman High School

We are a diverse community of college-minded students led by a caring and compassionate faculty dedicated to helping students succeed. We have two full-time college counselors to help students navigate the college admissions and scholarship processes. Last year, our graduates earned $13.9 million in college scholarships. Plus, we offer confidential tuition assistance to qualifying families, and our tuition is among the lowest of Catholic high schools in the Bay Area.

Complete the inquiry form below, and our Admissions Office will be notified of your interest.  We can't wait to get to know you!

Getting Started

Follow the steps below to begin your inquiry, register for Admissions events like Preview Day or Open House, and begin your application.

1. Complete the Inquiry Form

We're looking forward to getting to know you!

2. Set Up Your ProfileAfter you complete the form, you’ll receive an email with an invitation to set-up your a profile for Cardinal Newman's application management portal, MySchoolApp.  This app will help you navigate every step of the Admissions process, and will generate a checklist for you to follow.

3. Log in and review your Admissions ChecklistOnce you're set up, you'll be able to login and find your next step in the checklist, register for events, and begin your application.

 

Login to my application checklist

Early Decision Application

Consider our Early Decision Application if:

  • CNHS is your first choice school
  • CNHS is a solid match for your family - academically, geographically, etc.
  • You are applying to the 9th Grade

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, with an A or B in Math and English in 6th and 7th grade
  • Strong academic and citizenship record in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
  • Submit Standardized Test Scores (STAR, ERB, CAASPP, etc.) or complete the High School Placement Exam

Important Dates:

  • Early Decision Application Deadline: November 1
  • Early Decisions Admissions Interview Day: November 2
  • Early Decision Notification:  November 15th
  • Completed Enrollment Agreements: Due December 1*

*Candidates who complete an Early Decision application will be notified of their acceptance status on November 15th, 2024. Admitted students who are also applying for Tuition Assistance can accept their offer of admission, but defer the enrollment process until they have received their Tuition Assistance Offer in March 2025. Tuition Assistance applications from Early Decision candidates will receive priority consideration. To be eligible for need-based tuition assistance, you must submit the online application and all required documents on or before the February 15th deadline.

Regular Decision Application

Consider our Regular Decision Application if:

  • You are applying to multiple schools and would like to compare other Admissions offers
  • You are applying as a Transfer Student
  • You do not currently meet the Early Decision requirements and feel you can submit a stronger application in February
  • You began the application process late in the season

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and submission of transcripts/report cards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades (Due February 15)
  • Submit up to four Letters of Recommendation – Math, English, and Principal/Counselor are required. Pastor Recommendation and Adult Recommendation are optional
  • Submit Standardized Test Scores (STAR, ERB, CAASPP, etc.)
  • Complete High School Placement Test

Important Dates:

  • Regular Decision Interview Day: February 1
  • Regular Decision Application Deadline: February 15
  • Regular Decision Notification:  March 15
  • Completed Enrollment Agreements: Due April 1