Welcome!
Dear Prospective Families,
Welcome to Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Admissions! We are delighted that you are considering SHA and excited to begin this journey with your family! You will soon find that SHA is a very special community where girls and young women find their voice, their confidence, and their friends for life.
At SHA, we seek highly motivated applicants who are academically prepared for the challenging curriculum, whose talents and intellectual curiosity will enable them to take advantage of vast opportunities, and who demonstrate respect for differences and compassion for all.
We are excited to welcome students and parents to our campus for our Admissions Events including our Red & White Breakfast on the Hill (Open House events) so that you can experience the warmth and welcome of our amazing community. For your convenience, we also host Virtual Information Sessions specific to each division of the school throughout the year.
I joined the Sacred Heart Academy community in 2009 as a parent when my daughter began her Lower School education. Over the years, SHA became home to my family and in 2018, I joined the Admissions Office as Director of Enrollment Management. I hope that the love and excitement I have for SHA shines through in all that we share with you.
Regards,
Tammy Hart
Director of Enrollment Management
What Makes SHA Unique
Our class sizes are intentionally small to ensure that each voice is heard, and each girl is known. Our caring faculty inspire students to think creatively beyond constraints, believe they can achieve greatness, and advocate for themselves and others. Our students experience the benefits of a unique sisterhood that develops organically, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and results in lifelong mentorships and friendships.
Learn more about our distinguished programs that differentiate SHA from all other area schools:
The Sacred Heart Mission
At SHA, we embrace faith, intellect, service, community, and growth every day. Learn more about our Sacred Heart Mission: Goals & Criteria, a common thread among all North American Sacred Heart Schools.
The Sacred Heart Network
Learn more about the International Sacred Heart Schools comprised of 150+ schools in 41 countries and with this consortium, the Network of Sacred Heart Schools composed of 25 North American schools. Both offer distinctive educational, exchange, and service opportunities.
Signature Programs
Explore our Signature Programs including our Villanova University Dual-Enrollment partnership, SHA Wetlands, and SHA Dialogue Program, among others.
SHA Traditions
Find out more about SHA Traditions that create a sisterhood like no other, and connect us to Sacred Heart Schools worldwide.
The Benefits of an All-Girls Education
Read the short and insightful "The Positive Effects of the Girls’ School Environment: An Analysis of PISA Data, Executive Summary".
Your Admissions Portal
Our Sacred Heart Academy MySHA Portal will serve as your admissions portal now, and later convert into your parent portal once your daughter has enrolled at SHA.
First time users: Create your SHA portal (right) which will enable you to view your Admissions Checklist and stay up to date with your progress. This checklist will also provide access to send requests for all required documents.
Your portal account will be updated daily, allowing you to know when your daughter’s admission profile has been completed.
Students Travel to SHA from 40+ Zip Codes
SHA students, from neighborhoods throughout the Philadelphia area and New Jersey, bring a wide range of interests, talents, and experiences. Transportation is provided by the following school districts within a ten-mile radius of SHA: Colonial, Haverford, Great Valley, Lower Merion, Marple-Newtown, Norristown, Philadelphia, Radnor, Ridley, Rose Tree Media, Springfield Delaware County, Springfield Montgomery County, Southeast Delco, Tredyffrin – Easttown, Upper Darby, Upper Merion, Wallingford-Swarthmore, West Chester, and William Penn.
SHA also provides a complimentary shuttle service in the morning and afternoon for students who use the Septa Regional Rail or Route 100 train lines. Student parking is available to Upper School drivers.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Guided by our Mission and rooted in Catholic faith, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr fosters a community that acts in the interests of equity* and justice, celebrates the experience of each student, and demonstrates compassion for all. We welcome students of all races, religious beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Learn more about our commitment to DEI&B.
Educational equity is ensuring that every student gets what they need. Nothing about a student's identity, ability, or background should impact their access to programs and resources, their care and treatment, or their opportunities to learn. This aligns with the Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria.
Contacts:
Tammy Hart
Director of Enrollment Management
610-527-3915 ext. 214
Lauren Deets '95
Admission Associate
610-527-3915 ext. 264
Congratulations to Our Class of 2023!
