The Sacred Heart Academy Admissions Process
We are thrilled to know that you are considering a Sacred Heart education for your daughter. You are welcome to submit an inquiry form, if you haven’t already, then schedule a tour or register for an Open House.
PART ONE
Step 1: Begin the admission process by submitting an application. The first part of the process includes the candidate's profile, and the candidate and parent questionnaires.
Step 2: We want to get to know you better!
Applicants who have completed Step 1 of the application, are invited to schedule a Shadow Day for their daughter. A parent Interview can be scheduled for the same day in-person. Interviews are a required step in the admission process.
Step 3: For Applicants to Grades 9-12, the submission of the High School Placement Test (HSPT) Score, must be submitted. Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a testing location for the HSPT; it will be held on our campus on Saturday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m. Register here.
PART TWO
Complete the process by requesting academic records, and recommendations from an English teacher and a Math teacher. An optional Supplemental recommendation can also be submitted from a coach or non-family member mentor.
Below, click on the Division relative to your student’s grade to read about additional admission steps.
Priority Enrollment
SHA offers Priority Enrollment for all students. To be included, the admission and financial aid applications must be submitted by Monday, December 1, 2025. Families will be notified of acceptance status by Monday, December 15, 2025. Priority enrollment consideration will also be given to siblings and daughters of alumnae at this time.
Effective January 1, 2025, a rolling admissions process will begin and K-12 application profiles will be reviewed upon completion on a space-available basis.
Admissions Timeline for 2025-2026
August 1: Application Opens
September-November: Apply, Visit Us, Submit Records & Recommendations
December 1: Application Deadline for Priority Enrollment
December 1: Financial Aid Application Deadline for Priority Enrollment
December 15: Priority Admission Decisions.
Rolling Admission (as space is available) for all grades after priority enrollment.
Open Houses continue through the winter and spring
Admission Process by Division
Coed Preschool
Ages 3 & 4

Lower School
Kindergarten
Primary Hearts (1 & 2)
Intermediate Hearts (3 & 4)

Middle School
Grades 5-8

Upper School
Grades 9-12

Contact the Admission Office:
610-527-3915
Admissions@shabrynmawr.org
"We chose Sacred Heart over many other schools in the area primarily because of the all-female environment and caring community. We love that all of the teachers and students know and care about each other, as if it is a large family. Sacred Heart is able to do so much with the students on top of their core subjects while instilling in our daughter a love of learning." ~ Current SHA Parent











































