The application for the Class of 2031 (rising 8th grade girls) will open on August 1, 2026 and close on October 1, 2026.

All applicants must complete the online application in our Admissions Portal. There is a $60 fee for all applicants.

An application must first be submitted to access the admissions checklist*, which will enable you to register for the Entrance-Scholarship exam, schedule an 8th Grade Visitation Day, and submit supplemental materials, including the Teacher Recommendation and School Records Request. *All applications will be moved forward by the Admissions office before access to the checklist is granted.

Admissions Portal

If you have any questions during the application process, please reach out to our Admissions staff at AdmissionsDept@gmahs.org.

As part of the online application process, please be sure to request academic transcripts from your current school. These can typically be submitted by a current school administrator, principal, or counselor. 

In addition, please complete the Recommendation Form checklist item to request one academic recommendation. This form should be sent to a teacher who knows the applicant especially well and can speak to her academic ability and character. Only one academic recommendation is required for an application. 

Before submitting the request, we ask that you have a personal conversation with the teacher completing your recommendation to ensure they are prepared and willing to do so/aware of the request.

Applicants for the Class of 2031 are required to take the Entrance-Scholarship Exam at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School to be considered for a scholarship. Those who do not sit for the entrance exam at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School may submit HSPT scores (to AdmissionsDept@gmahs.org) from another all-girls school to complete the admissions application.

Applicants who require extended time (and can provide documentation for approval) will note that in their exam registration. Please submit documentation to Lisa Spleen, Director of Catherine Learning Program (lspleen@gmahs.org). 

Class of 2031 Entrance Exam Dates: Sunday, October 4 or Saturday, October 10, 2026

Any 8th grade student who wishes to attend an 8th Grade Visitation Day must complete the application in the Admissions Portal before registering for a visit. 

At this time, our Visitation Days are full. Please reach out to AdmissionsDept@gmahs.org to be added to our waitlist.

Gwynedd Mercy offers renewable scholarships to qualifying applicants who take the Entrance-Scholarship Exam at Gwynedd Mercy. 

When completing the application, applicants must note if they wish to be considered for an Art, Music, Legacy, or STEM scholarship. 

• Art (2 partials offered)
  • Digital Portfolio & In-Person Interview
• Music (2 partials offered)
  • Audition Video, Recommendation Letter, & In-Person Audition
• STEM (2 partials offered)
  • Application & Recommendation Letter
• Legacy (1 partial offered)
  • Application & Interview 
  • This scholarship is available to applicants with Gwynedd family ties (ex: mother, grandmother, sister, aunt)

All scholarship application materials are due on October 1, 2026. 

Visit our Scholarships webpage to learn more.

We are committed to providing a quality education for young women of all economic backgrounds. 

The financial aid application for the 2027-2028 school year will open in September 2026. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. 

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly, so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools. 

FINANCIAL AID

8th grade applicants are highly encouraged to join us at our Admissions events!

• Gwynedd Summit, July 7 & 8
  • Invitations emailed to those who took the 7th Grade Practice Test in April 2026
• 8th Grade Visitation Days, Select Dates September through December 
  • Registration for a visitation day opens once an application is submitted
• Morning Group Tours, Select Dates September through December
• S'more about Gwynedd, September 30
  • An evening event to explore Gwynedd
• Entrance-Scholarship Exam: October 4 or 10
  • Applicants choose between one of the two testing dates

Visit our Admissions Events webpage to learn more and register for each event. 

Please email AdmissionsDept@gmahs.org to confirm availability before completing an application.

The application for the Class of 2030 (8th grade girls) closed on October 3, 2025. 

All applications received after that time will be considered "late applicants". All applicants must complete the online application in our Admissions Portal. There is a $60 fee for all applicants.

Admissions Portal

As part of the online application process, please be sure to request academic transcripts from your current school. These can typically be submitted by a current school administrator, principal, or counselor. 

In addition, please complete the Recommendation Form checklist item to request one academic recommendation. This form should be sent to a teacher who knows the applicant especially well and can speak to her academic ability and character. Only one academic recommendation is required for an application. 

Before submitting the request, we ask that you have a personal conversation with the teacher completing your recommendation to ensure they are prepared and willing to do so/aware of the request.

Those who did not sit for the entrance exam at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School may submit HSPT scores from another all-girls school. If a late applicant has not taken the HSPT, they will schedule one with the Admissions Office. 

Applicants who require extended time will need to provide documentation for approval.

Any 8th grade student who wishes to attend an 8th Grade Visitation Day must complete the application in the Admissions Portal before registering for a visit. 

Late applicants can arrange for a full day visit with the Admissions Office.

8th grade applicants are highly encouraged to join us at our Admissions events!

• Gwynedd Summit, July 7 & 8
  • Invitations emailed to those who took the 7th Grade Practice Test in April 2026
• 8th Grade Visitation Days, Select Dates September through December 
  • Registration for a visitation day opens once an application is submitted
• Morning Group Tours, Select Dates September through December
• S'more about Gwynedd, September 30
  • An evening event to explore Gwynedd
• Entrance-Scholarship Exam: October 4 or 10
  • Applicants choose between one of the two testing dates

Visit our Admissions Events webpage to learn more and register for each event. 

All who wish to be considered as transfer students to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School must submit an inquiry/transfer request. 

SUBMIT AN INQUIRY

Transfer applications will be reviewed in early 2026.

All applicants must complete the online application in our Admissions Portal. There is a $60 fee for all applicants.

Transfer applicants will take a modified Entrance Exam, which will be scheduled on an individual basis with the Admissions Office.  

• 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. 

All application materials are submitted via the Admissions Portal.

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

Please provide any prior HSPT scores from your 8th grade year and/or any other academic documents you may have.

The application for the Class of 2031 (rising 8th grade girls) will open on August 1, 2026.

All applicants must complete the online application in our Admissions Portal. There is a $60 fee for all applicants.

Admissions Portal

If you have any questions during the application process, please reach out to our Admissions staff at AdmissionsDept@gmahs.org.

As part of the application process, please be sure to request academic transcripts from your current school. These can typically be submitted by a current school administrator, principal, or counselor. 

In addition, please complete the Recommendation Form checklist item to request one academic recommendation. This form should be sent to a teacher who knows the applicant especially well and can speak to her academic ability and character. Only one academic recommendation is required for an application. 

Before submitting the request, we ask that you have a personal conversation with the teacher completing your recommendation to ensure they are prepared and willing to do so/aware of the request.

Admission to the Catherine Learning Program (CLP) is a collaborative and thoughtful process designed to ensure that each student is a strong fit for the program’s structure and support model. Once accepted to Gwynedd, families who noted interest in CLP will participate in a secondary review process led by the Director of the Catherine Learning Program. This includes the submission and review of at least one of the following sources of documentation:

• A neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation providing clear evidence of diagnosis and suggested educational supports (completed within three years of application; typically conducted by a private evaluator)
• A Multidisciplinary/Act 89 evaluation from a local school district or intermediate unit (completed within three years of application)
• A clinical or medical report from an appropriate medical professional (completed within one year of application)

This documentation may be followed by a parent meeting and/or student interview to further assess the student’s learning profile, goals, and potential fit for the program.

The CLP is designed for motivated, college-bound students with documented mild learning differences who are ready to engage in a structured, skill-building environment. Enrollment in the program requires a minimum two-year commitment, including at least one year of part-time support before exit.

Please note: Submission of documentation and/or expression of interest in the Catherine Learning Program does not impact a student’s chance of admission to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. Admission decisions are made independently of CLP consideration.

Applicants for the Class of 2031 are required to take the Entrance-Scholarship Exam at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School to be considered for a scholarship. Those who do not sit for the entrance exam at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School may submit HSPT scores from another all-girls school to complete the admissions application.

Applicants who require extended time (and can provide documentation for approval) will note that in their exam registration. Please submit documentation to Lisa Spleen, Director of Catherine Learning Program (lspleen@gmahs.org). 

Class of 2031 Entrance Exam Dates: Sunday, October 4 or Saturday, October 10, 2026

Any 8th grade student who wishes to attend an 8th Grade Visitation Day must complete the application in the Admissions Portal before registering for a visit. 

Gwynedd Mercy offers renewable scholarships to qualifying applicants who take the Entrance-Scholarship Exam at Gwynedd Mercy. 

When completing the application, applicants must note if they wish to be considered for an Art, Music, Legacy, or STEM scholarship ($10,000 per year). 

• Art (2 partials offered)
  • Digital Portfolio & In-Person Interview
• Music (2 partials offered)
  • Audition Video, Recommendation Letter, & In-Person Audition
• STEM (2 partials offered)
  • Application & Recommendation Letter
• Legacy (1 partial offered)
  • Application & Interview 
  • This scholarship is available to applicants with Gwynedd family ties (ex: mother, grandmother, sister, aunt)

All scholarship application materials are due on October 1, 2026. 

Visit our Scholarships webpage to learn more.

We are committed to providing a quality education for young women of all economic backgrounds. 

The financial aid application for the 2027-2028 school year will open in September 2026. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. 

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools. 

FINANCIAL AID

8th grade applicants are highly encouraged to join us at our Admissions events!

• Gwynedd Summit, July 7 & 8
  • Invitations emailed to those who took the 7th Grade Practice Test in April 2026
• 8th Grade Visitation Days, Select Dates September through December 
  • Registration for a visitation day opens once an application is submitted
• Morning Group Tours, Select Dates September through December
• S'more about Gwynedd, September 30
  • An evening event to explore Gwynedd
• Entrance-Scholarship Exam: October 4 or 10
  • Applicants choose between one of the two testing dates

Visit our Admissions Events webpage to learn more and register for each event.