Mount Saint Mary Academy | Admissions Process myMSMA myMSMA About arrow School History Meet the Directress Administration Board of Trustees Faculty & Staff Mercy Identity Mission & Philosophy School Profile FAQ Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion arrow Multicultural Day Hispanic Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month Black History Month Mount Publications Campus Employment Contact & Directions Admissions arrow Admissions Admissions Process Meet the Office of Enrollment Management Inquiry Form Open House Virtual Tour Class of 2030 Information Transportation Testimonials Tuition, Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid Summer Academy 2026 arrow Enrichment Courses Sports Sessions Summer Academy Schedule Enrichment Test Prep Academics arrow Academics at the Mount Academic Departments One Schoolhouse Visual and Performing Arts arrow Mercy Hall & The S. Lisa D. 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Completing this form allows us to create an initial profile record in our database for your family. We will then email you a username to log into our admissions portal where you will find your personalized Admissions Checklist based upon your daughter’s current grade. For students interested in applying for the next school year, the online Admissions Checklist will guide you through required admissions steps, provide access to all necessary forms, and will link you to the online application. For students who are looking at high schools for their future attendance, your online Admissions Checklist will notify you about opportunities to visit the Mount, attend specialized programs and much more. Below is a brief overview of our Admissions process. Visit Us On YouTube Come Visit List of 2 items. Open House Open House, which will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, is a great opportunity for prospective families to tour the campus, meet faculty, staff, and students, and gain insights into the Mount's academic and extracurricular programs. Even if the student has attended Open House in prior years, the event presents an excellent opportunity to obtain information and gain an even better sense of the many components of the Mount experience. Mercy Girl Experience A visit to campus by prospective students is the best way to learn if Mount Saint Mary Academy is the best fit for your future and education. Our Mercy Girl Experience visits are scheduled from 8 am to noon. Beginning in October, please contact Donna Toryak, Director of Enrollment Management to schedule your Mercy Girl For A Day visit.  She can be reached at (908) 912-2231 or dtoryak@mountsaintmary.org Entrance Test The Mount offers its own entrance exam which is used to determine merit-based scholarships, as well as to evaluate a student's ability to satisfy academic criteria. Formal Application Process All candidates for admission must complete a formal online application after taking the entrance exam. At the time the application is completed, a $100 application fee is required to submit the application. When completing the application, students have a choice between two admissions tracks. The Top Choice Track allows students to select the Mount as their first-choice high school. Their applications are due by November 1, 2025, and their interviews will take place in December. Students who opt for the Regular Track have an application deadline of December 12, 2025 and have interviews the following January. The Admissions Checklist will provide further details about the required forms to be submitted along with the formal application such as recommendations, transcripts, birth certificate, etc. FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 10 & 11: Transfer students who are able are encouraged to attend Open House and all are required to schedule a Student for a Day visit. International Program Mount Saint Mary Academy has had a number of international students. All students are proficient in English and have the academic skills that enable them to meet success in our college-prep program. Mount Saint Mary Academy 1645 US Highway 22 W Watchung, NJ 07069 908.757.0108 © Mount Saint Mary Academy