Applying to Marian

ADMISSION TO MARIAN'S FUTURE CLASS OF 2027 (CURRENT 8TH GRADERS)

Ready to become Marian strong? Please review the admission calendar and process below.
How to Apply for Admission:
Eighth graders should complete all admission application components no later than Thursday, December 1, 2022 and take the High School Placement Test no later than Saturday, December 3, 2022 in order to receive admission decisions on Friday, January 27, 2023. Accepted students will be invited to register in late February/early March 2023. Late applicants will be considered and registered on a rolling basis, space permitting. The applicant class of 2026 is currently operating on a wait pool.
 
The required components of an ADMISSION APPLICATION are:
  • Admission application (start an application now) and supplemental essay
  • Student Profile Form (print and give to student’s current school for completion and return to Marian) with the following supporting academic data:
    • standardized tests (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
    • report cards (7th and 8th grade)
  • HSPT score (designate Marian to receive your score when registering for HSPT)
How to Apply for an Academic Merit Scholarship ($1,500 - $3,000 renewable):
Students who complete all requirements of an Admission application and an Academic Merit Scholarship application by Thursday, December 1, 2022, and take the HSPT no later than December 3, 2022 will be considered for renewable academic merit scholarships based on national percentile HSPT composite scores. For more information, click here.
 
The required components of an ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION are:
  • Academic merit scholarship Academic Merit Scholarship Essay
  • One letter of recommendation from a current teacher, coach, or moderator
  • HSPT score (designate Marian to receive your score when registering for HSPT)
 
Additional post-registration scholarships will be available to the Class of 2027 by application in March, and may be reviewed at the link above.
How to Apply for Tuition Assistance from Marian High School (up to $10,000):
If an applicant wishes to be considered for and receive a tuition assistance notification at the same time as her admission decision in January, she must complete all requirements of an admission application, and a FACTS/Grant & Aid application by Thursday, December 1, 2022 and must take the HSPT no later than December 3. For more information and estimated awards based on annual household incoming, click here. Applicants who are accepted after January 27 will be considered for tuition assistance on a rolling basis, funds permitting.
 
The required components of a TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION are:
  • FACTS/Grant & Aid application (To begin your FACTS/Grant and Aid application, got to https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FTM0. NOTE: It is very important that in the “Term” box, you select “2023-24 School Year”. )
  • Supplemental tax documents (families of 8th graders may apply based on ’21 tax return)
In addition, Marian Tuition Assistance Grants and Archdiocese of Detroit Grants may be available to families who are committed to providing their daughter(s) a Marian education but require assistance. View all grant opportunities here.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
 
• Shadow Visit (Reserve a date now!)

• High School Placement Test (HSPT)* (Register now!)
  Final test date: Saturday, February 4
  7:45 – 11 AM | Front Lobby

• Admission, Tuition Assistance (FACTS/Grant & Aid), and Merit Scholarship Applications* (start an application now)
  Due Thursday, December 1, 2022

• Admission Decision/Acceptance Package Pick-up
  Friday, January 27
  4 – 5 PM | Marian Commons

• Class of 2027 Registration
  Tuesday, February 28 – Thursday, March 2
  Individual appointments | Zoom

TRANSFER ADMISSION TO MARIAN'S CURRENT CLASSES

School began on August 15, 2022 and a wait pool is currently in effect for the Class of 2026. Call the Office of Admission at 248-502-3033 regarding enrollment information for this class. The last opportunity for a student to apply for a transfer to Marian is for a second quarter start of 11th grade.
 
The required components of a TRANSFER ADMISSION APPLICATION are:
  • start an application now (with supplemental essay)
  • standardized test results for the current plus two previous academic years
  • report cards for the current plus two previous academic years
  • Upon an initial review, the Admission Committee will determine if student may move forward to the next step in the process, a transfer interview.
*Important note regarding transfer admission: If applying for transfer admission, please be aware that MHSAA rules limit a student’s athletic eligibility upon transferring from one high school to another.  Please complete this form for athletic eligibility review.

The Admission Committee members focus on the prospective student's potential for academic success during her four years at Marian as they review her application, test scores and grades. Marian does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, tuition assistance or any school administered program.

Marian High School

7225 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
PHONE: (248) 644-1750
Marian High School, an IHM sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The mission of Marian is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.

An enduring tradition: guiding young women spiritually, challenging them academically, and inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.