8th Grade/Late Applicant - Application Process

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School hosts an annual two-day leadership conference known as the Gwynedd Summit. The Summit is free of charge and open to all rising 8th grade students who sit for Gwynedd's 7th Grade Practice Test in the spring, and who are interested in attending Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. Seats are limited. This exciting event is filled with opportunities for students to engage in meaningful conversation with successful alumnae, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about various career paths through interactive sessions.  See further details for this year's new format below!

The Gwynedd Summit 

Tuesday, July 13th and Wednesday, July 14th

*Thank you for attending!

Congratulations to our ASP Candidates in the Class of 2026!

8th Grade Applicant Status (Class of 2026)

Application submitted between August 2, 2021-October 10, 2021 and attending in the Entrance-Scholarship Exam at GMAHS on October 9, 2021 or October 10, 2021.

Timeline

Application Opens: Monday, August 2nd
Admissions Materials Due: Thursday, October 7th 
Supplemental Scholarship Materials Due: Thursday, October 7th
Entrance-Scholarship Exam Weekend:  Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th
Extended-Time Testing Documentation Due: Friday, October 1st
Financial Aid Application and Documentation Due: 
Catherine Learning Program Admissions Timeline - Details coming soon!

Late Applicant Status (Class of 2026)

Application submitted after Entrance-Scholarship Exam testing weekend at GMAHS (*pending enrollment availability).

Any student who would like to be considered for late admission will be asked to take our modified Entrance Exam, unless she has taken the HSPT at another private, all-girls school. Late applicants will also submit all other required Admissions documentation. Late applicants may schedule at 8th Grade Visitation Day - space permitting.

Timeline

Rolling Admission

All admissions materials can be submitted via the admissions portal!

Class of 2026 - Entrance-Scholarship Exam Dates - October 9th and 10th
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is for 8th graders applying for 9th grade admissions for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

Please contact the admissions office for further details regarding our late applicant process at 215-646-8815 ext. 306.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School requires the submission of the following application materials:

• An unofficial copy of your daughter's academic transcript that should include all marks and standardized test scores

• One recommendation from a teacher who knows the applicant especially well and can speak to her academic ability and character. Your recommendation request will be sent as part of your application. 

Please submit all request materials through the admissions checklist via the admissions portal.

An Admissions decision cannot be made until we have received all materials.

All 8th grade students who apply to Gwynedd are encouraged to come spend the day!

Class of 2026 Applicants 
Visitation Days run annually from September through December for all 8th grade students who are interested in applying to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. 

*Please continue to check the admissions portal for the latest updates!

Please contact the admissions department at 215-646-8815 ext. 306 regarding visitation day information for late applicants.

8th graders (for the Class of 2026) applying to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School can submit a Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance application via our Financial Aid application page.  Our financial aid application opens September 1st! Any prospective student who wishes to be considered for Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance, must submit a completed Financial Aid application with all supporting documents through FACTS.  If the applicant meets this deadline, decisions about financial awards will be communicated before the Confirmation Deadline.

Click Financial Aid for more information (including deadlines). 

All returning Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School families and transfer students will apply for Financial Aid starting in January, each year.

*Please note, financial aid for late 9th grade applicants and transfer applicants is reviewed on a rolling basis