The Application Process

A Message from the Director

Hello Future Spartans,

Thanks for taking a moment to stop by our website. Here you'll find a wealth of information and a ton of links to help you begin your journey as a Spartan. It's been a very interesting few years, but DePaul has come through stronger than ever. Just when we thought the Class of 2024 was our biggest in many years, the Class of 2025 came in even larger, and the Class of 2026 has topped them! That's right, for the third year in a row we're welcoming our largest class in over five years, and our 8th Grade Prep is also near capacity. These groups, coupled with transfers, international students, and those already enrolled, have brought our total population to nearly 500 students. These students hail from over 75 different towns, and, even, a few different countries. Yet, they all come together on Alps Road as Spartans.

Being a Spartan is unique. For 66 years we've asked students to do hard things. You'll take courses that are going to challenge, but not overwhelm you. You're going to play against teams with larger rosters and a bigger school population. You're going to have to make new friends on your first day because everyone is from somewhere else. But, my favorite thing about being part of this community is that we never back down to a challenge. Sure, we may have to work a little harder, study a little longer, or travel a bit farther each day, but we are Spartans, "people of great courage and self-discipline."

I hope that you will take a moment to really see who we are. You can browse the website. You can visit us on social media (Instagram: @depaul_catholic). You can sign up for one of our Open Houses. We're bringing back our infamous Shadow Days, too. (Reserve your spot here because the days fill quickly.) Stop by a game. Visit our Art Show. Talk to a Virtual Ambassador via PeerPal. And, of course, you can always set up a meeting with me. (see details below)

I encourage you to read through the Application Process thoroughly. There are deadlines that we must adhere to, required entrance exams that must be taken, and interviews you might want to sign up for. It's never too early to get a jump start on things.

I look forward to welcoming you to Alps Road in the coming months.

Go Spartans!

Brynn Merritt Campbell
Director of Marketing & Enrollment Management
admissions@dpchs.org

If you'd like to set a meeting with me, there will be some options this year. Each Monday, I will post the schedule for the following week. There will be opportunities to meet me in person (should mandates allow) and virtually via Zoom. Whether you choose a virtual meeting or an in-person meeting you must sign up online. Please use the links below to do so.

Virtual Admissions Meeting
In-person Admissions Meeting

The Application Process

Becoming a Spartan Starts with your Application

If you are applying for our 8th Grade Preparatory Program:

Limited space available.
Complete the Online Application including submitting the $25 application fee
Provide transcripts from 6th and 7th grade, including any standardized test scores.
Have an interview with members of the Administration.

If you are applying for Grade 9 (Class of 2028):

Take the HSPT exam (November 10th) - REGISTER HERE: njcoopexam.org
Complete the Online Application including submitting the $25 application fee
Provide official transcripts from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, including any standardized test scores - Release of Records Form
Submit 1 teacher recommendation (Math, Science, English) - Teacher Recommendation Form

Academic Scholarships (9th Grade Applicants Only)

Any student who would like to be considered for an Academic Scholarship must sit for an Academic Scholarship Exam and Interview. Prior to this, all applicants must have submitted an application to DePaul Catholic, submitted transcripts from 6th, 7th and the first marking period of 8th, and sent in a teacher recommendation.

Sit for an Academic Scholarship Exam
Please click on a date to register for the test.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Saturday, December 3, 2023

Attend an Academic Scholarship Interview

Information Coming Soon!

If you are applying as a Transfer Student:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Acceptance depends on space availability
Complete an Online Application including submitting the $25 application fee
Submit transcripts for the entire time the student has been in high school. Send to admissions@dpchs.org.
Have an interview with members of the Administration.

Tuition Assistance

To be considered for Tuition Assistance all applicants must:

Complete an application online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3k377
Tuition Assistance will be reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee. Please email admissions@dpchs.org for more details.

International Student Program

DePaul Catholic High School has welcomed and successfully educated International Students for over 30 years, limiting its international population to no more than 8% of the total student enrollment. DePaul Catholic, in partnership with the Diocese of Paterson Schools Office, works with the following international student consulting firms:

1) Cambridge Network
www.cambridgenetwork.com
Individualized Student Inquiry Link
Become a Cambridge Host Inquiry Link

2) Educatius
22 Batterymarch St. | Boston, MA 02109
Office: 617-292-0035
www.educatis.org

Interested International Students should contact one of the firms listed above or The Enrollment Office at DePaul Catholic High School.

Admission Requirements

English Proficiency Test Results. S.L.E.P/ Junior TOEFL
Zoom Interview
Completed DePaul Catholic Application
3 Year Academic History (including current grade report)

Please note that DePaul Catholic High School does not place students with the host families.

For information about International Student Tuition, please contact the Enrollment Office at DePaul Catholic.

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Tuition

2023-2024 9th Grade & Transfer Students
New Student Enrollment*	$600.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition**	$14,900.00
Tablet and Academic Technology***	$350.00

*A non-refundable registration fee of $600.00 is required of all new students
** Please note this tuition amount does not reflect reductions awarded through scholarships and/or need-based tuition assistance.
*** Tablet and Academic Technology Fee is applicable to Transfer Students only for the 23-24 school year.

Additional Fees and Services

Uniforms - All students are required to wear the assigned school uniforms at all times.

Books and Services - Every effort is made to keep the cost of books and services
affordable. Book lists will be available in the summer.

Tablet - 9th grade students will be required to purchase a DePaul authorized tablet. Details regarding the purchase of this tablet from a school approved vendor will be provided to registered students. Please anticipate a cost of approximately $1,200 for the tablet which will be yours to keep.

Academic Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

Academic/Merit-based Scholarships - Available to Grade 9 Applicants

Scholarships are awarded upon admission to DePaul Catholic High School. The admissions committee selects students for scholarship eligibility based on:

Prior academic performance and future academic promise
Excellent character evaluations
Results of the entrance exam
Potential of the student to contribute to the DPCHS community
Demonstrated interest in joining the DPCHS community

Any student who would like to be considered for an Academic Scholarship must sit for an Academic Scholarship Exam and Interview:

Sit for an Academic Scholarship Exam (click on a date to register):

Attend an Academic Scholarship Interview

Information Coming Soon!

Scholarships are funded primarily through the generous donations of the DPCHS community, including alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends.

Local Community-based Scholarships

Click on each link below to be directed to the application.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship
http://www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scholarships/scholarships.html

Catholic Education Trust: For students who reside in Paterson or Passaic
https://smartaidforparents.com

School ID: 13984
Name: Diocese of Paterson Catholic Education Trust

Tri-county Scholarship Fund: Students must reside in Morris, Passaic or Sussex counties.
OR the school they attend must be in one of these 3 counties.
Apply through FACTS here: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3k377

DePaul Catholic Need-based Tuition Assistance

DePaul Catholic High School provides assistance for families who demonstrate a need for tuition assistance. Submission of a FACTS Tuition Aid form, and completed tax return records are necessary for a student to be considered for aid. You must submit your application on-line at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3K377.

DePaul Catholic Catholic also offers a discount for siblings enrolled at the same time.

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The Application Process

A Message from the Director

The Application Process

Becoming a Spartan Starts with your Application

International Student Program

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Tuition

Additional Fees and Services

Academic Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

Local Community-based Scholarships

DePaul Catholic Need-based Tuition Assistance

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