Dear Future Pallotti Student and Parents,
We are thrilled that you are visiting our website and have begun exploring the possibility of becoming a member of the St. Vincent Pallotti High School family. Each year we seek to enroll a diverse group of talented, highly motivated students who wish to succeed in challenging academic programs, while contributing to the spirit and community of our school.
We'd like to share with you just a few of the many great things Pallotti has to offer:
We are accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Apply today! Explore our website to register your student for a Panther for A Day shadow visit and Fall Open House.
We are eager to partner with you throughout the entire admissions process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (301) 725-3228 or admissions@us1788.com.
Thank you for your interest in our school and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Stacy Springer
Director of Enrollment Management
Virginia Rinker, Class of 1992
Admissions and Enrollment Manager
Stacy Springer
Director of Enrollment Management
sspringer@us1788.com
301-725-3228 ext. 2202
Viriginia Rinker
Admissions and Enrollment Manager
vrinker@us1788.com
301-725-3228 ext. 2302
We encourage prospective Freshmen to apply for admission to St. Vincent Pallotti High School early in the fall of their eighth grade year. Applications received by the deadline will be considered in the first round of decisions.
It is best to apply for financial assistance when you are applying for admission so that you will receive both decisions at the same time. For scholarship consideration, we must have a financial aid application on file for your student.
We recommend that you fulfill all of the requirements to successfully complete the application process . Applications are considered complete and ready for decision when all of the required paperwork has been received. Our Admissions Team is here to help you navigate through the process. Please direct questions to admissions@us1788.com or call us at 301-725-3228. Documents should be sent to admissions@us1788.com or faxed to 301-725-5381.
Requirements for 8th grade students currently attending Catholic Schools
1. Application - Access the online Application for Admission.*
2. Records - Indicate St. Vincent Pallotti High School on the Archdiocesan Choice Form at your school to initiate the transfer of transcripts and school recommendations. **Catholic Accommodations Plans must be included if applying to the Stephen J. Edmonds Learning Center - View additional required documents.
3. HSPT - Take the High School Placement Test and select St. Vincent Pallotti High School so that we will receive your test scores.
4. Financial Assistance - Apply for financial assistance online. To be considered for assistance from both the Archdiocese of Washington and St. Vincent Pallotti High School apply by December 16, 2024 through TADS. If applying for financial assistance from Pallotti only, apply by January 3, 2025 through TADS.
View Tuition & Financial Aid FAQs for more detailed information.
5. Interview - Some applicants may be contacted for an interview with the Director of Admissions. Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Learning Center applications will be reviewed by the Director of the Learning Center for final decision.
6. Auditions - Auditions are required for Arts Academy and performing arts scholarship applicants. Portfolio review is required for the visual arts field of study.
When will I receive a decision?
Admissions decision notifications will be mailed on February 20, 2025. Financial assistance and scholarship decisions will be included in the notification packet if we receive your financial aid application by January 3, 2025.
*NOTE: We recommend that you use Mozilla Firefox and/or Google Chrome to access the online application for the best user experience. Please do not use Internet Explorer.
Requirements for 8th grade students currently attending Public and Private Schools or Homeschool
1. Application - Access the online Application for Admission.*
2. Records - Download the Teacher Recommendation Form and the Transcript Release Form and submit to your current school.
3. High School Placement Test (HSPT) - The Archdiocese of Washington High School Placement Test will be held on December 7th and 14th.*
4. Financial Assistance - Apply for financial assistance online through TADS.
5. Interview - Some applicants may be contacted for an interview with the Director of Admissions. Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Learning Center applications will be reviewed by the Director of the Learning Center for final decision.
6. Auditions - Auditions are required for Arts Academy and performing arts scholarship applicants. Portfolio review is required for the visual arts field of study.
When will I receive a decision?
Admissions decision notifications will be mailed on February 20, 2025. Financial assistance and scholarship decisions will be included in the notification packet if we receive your financial aid application by January 3, 2025.
*NOTE: We recommend that you use Mozilla Firefox and/or Google Chrome to access the online application for the best user experience. Please do not use Internet Explorer.
Students who would like to transfer into grades 10 -12 must fulfill all application requirements. Decisions regarding the acceptance of senior transfers will be made based on each individual's situation.
We are currently accepting transfer applications for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Please contact our Athletics Director for more details on eligibility and to discuss your specific situation.
Our International Program is designed to facilitate a genuine American immersion experience. International students are placed within a typical American classroom and are expected to speak English while on campus. This program provides opportunities for reciprocated learning on topics of culture and diversity as a way for all students to benefit from a global learning environment. Pallotti hosts roughly 40 international students from from British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, the People's Republic of China, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
2024-25 Tuition for International Students: $24,100
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• A $150 non-refundable application fee is due with the online application.
• An official transcript (with English translation) that includes records of the previous two academic years, the current year's academic records and the most recent grade report.
• English teacher and Math teacher recommendation letters.
• Proof of English proficiency as demonstrated by the student's performance on a certified test (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS). For example, a TOEFL score of 16 - 23 for the Reading section, 16 -21 for the Listening section, 16 - 20 for the Speaking section, 16 - 23 for the Writing section.
• Copy of citizenship and passport is required to complete the application packet.
Once all documents have been received, international applicants must have a virtual interview with the Principal or the Director of Admissions. All interviews must be scheduled in advance and confirmed by email.
A decision notification email will be sent to the international agency or parent/guardian of the student.
Upon acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $1750 is due with the signed enrollment contract to secure student's placement. The deposit will be applied toward tuition and fees based on grade. The I-20 will not be issued until both the deposit and enrollment contract are received. The I-20 will be mailed to the student via FedEx. Allow 3 -5 days for mailing depending upon the location.
Please email documents to admissions@us1788.com.
St. Vincent Pallotti High School encourages and welcomes applications without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, and does not discriminate in its education policies, Financial aid program, or other school-administered extracurricular activities.
Please mark your calendar with these important admissions dates and deadlines:
SEPTEMBER
Shadow Visits Begin
Monday, September 25, 2024 Register Here!
OCTOBER
ADW Tuition Assistance Program Application Open
Monday, October 7, 2024
Pallotti Financial Aid Application Open
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Registration for the ADW High School Placement Test Opens - www.adw.org
Monday, October 7, 2024
NOVEMBER
Fall Open House
Sunday, November 3, 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
DECEMBER
Arts, Sciences, and Learning Center Night
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
High School Placement Test Administered to Catholic School Students
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
High School Placement Test Administered to Non-Catholic School Students – must pre-register at www.adw.org
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - administered at Pallotti
9th Grade Application for Admissions Deadline
Friday, December 13, 2024
Application Deadline for Consideration of Tuition Assistance from both ADW & Pallotti
Monday, December 16, 2024
JANUARY
Application Deadline for Consideration of Tuition Assistance from Pallotti
Friday, January 3, 2025
9th Grade Supporting Paperwork Deadline (Transcripts & Recommendations)
Friday, January 3, 2025
FEBRUARY
Ninth Grade Admission & Financial Aid Notification Mailed
Friday, February 20, 2025
Transfer Student Application Deadline
Friday, February 14, 2025
MARCH
Incoming Freshman Registration
Friday, March 14, 2025
APRIL
Spring Open House
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year:
NOTE: For the locked-in rate, tuition is guaranteed at this rate for four consecutive years. Fees are subject to change.
Each year in February, the tuition rates are determined by the Board of Directors, and a moderate increase should be expected.
The registration, technology, and student life activities fees are due in the Spring prior to the next school year. Enclosed in the decision notification packets will be the enrollment contract detailing the tuition payment options and additional fees. Please refer to the 2024-25 enrollment checklist below for additional fees and information.
For more detailed information regarding tuition and financial aid, please review the Tuition and Financial Aid FAQs.
Each year a group of applicants to Pallotti, who are most outstanding in academics and leadership potential, are named Pallotti Scholars or Merit Scholars. The recipients of these scholarships will be chosen by the Admissions Committee and will be notified at the time of acceptance. No additional application is required. All applicants are eligible and are considered based on their HSPT score and review of their full admissions application packet. These scholarships are applied to the student's tuition for four consecutive years as long as the student maintains their GPA and student conduct.
As a Catholic high school, Pallotti supports families who are committed to a Catholic education and further development to preparing students for ethical leadership. Pallotti provided an annual award applied to the student's tuition over four consecutive years. This scholarship is automatically awarded to incoming Freshmen who have completed at least eight years of Catholic primary education including Kindergarten/1st grade through 8th grade.
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is excited to offer applicants the opportunity to be awarded instrumental music scholarships for the academic school year. This scholarship will follow the students for the four years they are at Pallotti, provided they meet the eligibility requirements below.
To apply, please complete the following application and submit to the Department of Admissions, admissions@us1788.com, by January 3, 2025. Please note that an audition will be required for final selection. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition to be held on January 25, 2025.
Student Eligibility
Audition Criteria
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is very excited to offer applicants the opportunity to be awarded vocal music scholarships for the academic school year. This scholarship will follow the student for the four years they are at Pallotti, provided they meet the eligibility requirements below.
To apply, please complete the following application and submit to the Office of Admissions, admissions@us1788.com, by January 3, 2025. Please note that an audition will be required for final selection. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition to be held on January 25, 2025.
Student Eligibility
Audition Criteria
Potential students should be prepared to sing Silent Night. During the audition individuals will be asked to participate in the following:
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is very excited to offer applicants to the Arts Academy the opportunity to be awarded visual arts scholarships for the academic school year. This scholarship will follow the students for the four years they are at Pallotti, provided they meet the eligibility requirements below.
To apply, please complete the following application and submit to the Office of Admissions, admissions@us1788.com, by January 3, 2025. Please note that the portfolio is to be sent to the admissions office by January 3, 2025. It may be emailed through a link or multiple photos. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview to be held on January 25, 2025.
Student Eligibility
Portfolio Criteria
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is excited to offer applicants to the Arts Academy the opportunity to be awarded theatre arts scholarships for the academic school year. This scholarship will follow the students for the four years they are at Pallotti, provided they meet the eligibility requirements below.
To apply, please complete the following application and submit to the Department of Admissions, admissions@us1788.com, by January 3, 2025. Please note that an audition will be required for final selection. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition to be held on January 25, 2025.
Click here for Monologue Documents
Student Eligibility
Audition Criteria
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is excited to offer applicants to the Arts Academy the opportunity to be awarded dance scholarships for the academic school year. This scholarship will follow the students for the four years they are at Pallotti, provided they meet the eligibility requirements below.
To apply, please complete the following application and submit to the Department of Admissions, admissions@us1788.com, by January 3, 2025. Please note that an audition will be required for final selection. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition and auditions will be held on January 25, 2025.
Student Eligibility
Audition Criteria
Financial aid is available for students in grades 9-12 and is based upon documented need.
There are two financial aid programs available to offset the tuition expense for attending St. Vincent Pallotti High School. The Archdiocese of Washington and Pallotti have partnered with Tuition Aid Data Service (TADS) to process financial aid applications for the upcoming academic year. Complete one application, pay only one fee and have access to both resources.
To apply for need-based assistance from Pallotti, families must first apply to the Archdiocese of Washington. New students' families should complete admissions and financial aid applications concurrently; financial aid will only be awarded to students who have been accepted for admission.
A family's need for financial aid is determined each year based upon the recommendation of TADS. All parties in the household must be listed on the financial aid application including married, blended families, step parents, and/or those living together. The following are taken into consideration: income, assets, number of dependents, number of children enrolled in tuition schools as well as any unusual expenses.
In order to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for both the Archdiocese of Washington and Pallotti, you must submit your application and supporting documents to TADS by December 16, 2024. Receiving aid from either source does not guarantee financial assistance from the other. If you miss the December deadline, you can still apply for financial aid through Pallotti. If applying to Pallotti only, the application and supporting documents must be submitted to TADS by January 3, 2025. This applies to current students, not new applicants.
Families are encouraged to apply for financial aid at the time they submit their admissions application.
TADS School Code: US51175
What does it mean to be a Panther? See for yourself by scheduling a visit or viewing our information online. Through our open houses, Panther For A Day Visits, and campus tours we are excited to show you all that St. Vincent Pallotti High School has to offer.
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 301-725-3228 or admissions@us1788.com.
For 8th Grade Students and Transfer Students!
Spend the day with us to get to know our campus, students and teachers. Panther For A Day visits are held Monday - Thursday. Sign-up now!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
2:00pm - 5:00pm
All tours must be pre-scheduled. Contact our Admissions Office, admissions@us1788.com.
You can also check out our video tour to get a virtual feel for our campus environment!
Panther for a Day (Shadow Program)
We are excited about meeting your student! We understand that the high school selection process can be a difficult one. An important part of that decision is finding a school where your student feels like they belong. Our Panther for a Day Program is a wonderful way for your child to get a feel for our campus environment and see our school from a student's perspective.
We begin these visits for 8th grade students on September 23, 2024 and continue until April 2025. Shadow visits run Monday through Thursday. The availability of certain dates changes rapidly, so requesting a date does not guarantee you will be scheduled for that date. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of your submittal to confirm the scheduled date for the student's visit. Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Virginia Rinker by email at vrinker@us1788.com.
Please view the frequently asked questions and complete your shadow visit request form at least a week prior to the date you are requesting.
Your child will shadow a modified schedule including academic classes and one lunch period. They should be dropped off at 7:45 AM and picked up at 12:00 PM.
If your child attends a school that has a uniform, it should be worn during their visit to Pallotti. If not in uniform, appropriate clothing is required (comparable to what one would wear to church). No jeans, athletic wear or leggings are permitted. Face masks are required.
Yes! Your child will receive a $5 lunch voucher to be used in our cafeteria. The cafeteria offers a wide variety of items, but we are not a nut free facility. They are welcome to bring their own lunch if they prefer.
Yes, if there is a current student they would like to request as their host, please indicate on the request form under "Other" and we will do our best to accommodate the request.
Pallotti follows Prince George's County School District for closures, delays, and emergency closings. In the event of a delay, all shadow visits will be cancelled. In the event of a delay and closure, the Department of Admissions will contact you to reschedule.
Please contact the admissions office as soon as possible to reschedule or notify of your cancellation. Please email Virginia Rinker at vrinker@us1788.com and/or contact her by telephone at (301) 725-3228 Ext. 2302.
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