Application Process
While the initial deadline of December 15th has passed, applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are still encouraged. Although considered late, each application will be reviewed once complete and decision notifications released in a timely manner. Tuition assistance in any form, scholarship or need-based, is extremely limited for late applications.
Students wishing to transfer to DeMatha during the 2018-2019 academic year should contact the Admissions Office at 240-764-2210 prior to beginning the process.
How To Apply!
- 8th Grade Applicants Attending Catholic School In Archdiocese of Washington
- 8th Grade Applicants Attending Public, Private or Home School
- Transfer Applicants
8th Grade Applicants Attending Catholic School In Archdiocese of Washington
- Students must submit an application Online to DeMatha by December 15th. A fee of $50 is required.
- In addition, to be reviewed for admission, a student must register for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and select DeMatha as one of the three allowed choices. Catholic middle schools automatically send records and recommendations to us only if DeMatha is selected.
- If interested in scholarships and/or financial aid, please review the Tuition & Financial Assistance page for instructions. The Archdiocese of Washington application (via TADS) deadline is December 1st and the separate DeMatha application (via FACTS) deadline is December 15th.
8th Grade Applicants Attending Public, Private or Home School
- Students must complete an application Online to DeMatha by December 15th. A fee of $50 is required.
- Register for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) administered by the Archdiocese of Washington. DeMatha must be selected as one of the three choices. Click here to register online. Please follow all directions and keep a copy for your records.
- During the Online application process, students will be directed to request via email academic records from their Registrar. In addition, three recommendations forms must be received: one from the School Counselor, and two from an English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies (core subjects) teacher. All documents must be then scanned and sent directly from school officials to admissions@dematha.org. Records and recommendations are due on or before January 8th.
- If interested in scholarships and/or financial aid, please review the Tuition & Financial Assistance page for instructions. The Archdiocese of Washington application (via TADS) deadline is December 1st and the separate DeMatha application (via FACTS) deadline is December 15th.
Transfer Applicants
- Complete an application Online to DeMatha. A $50 fee is required.
- During the Online application process, students will be directed to request via email academic records from their Registrar. In addition, three recommendations forms must be received: one from the School Counselor, and two from an English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies (core subjects) teacher. All documents must be then scanned and sent directly from school officials to admissions@dematha.org.
- If interested in scholarships and/or financial aid, please review the Tuition & Financial Assistance page for instructions. The Archdiocese of Washington application (via TADS) deadline is December 1st and the separate online DeMatha application (via FACTS) deadline is March 15th.