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How to Apply - Freshman

1. Request an application from the Admission Office anytime after September 3, 2007.

2. Register for the placement test prior to November 9, 2007.*
Submit completed application to the admissions director by November 9, 2007.

3. Take the placement test on December 1, 2007.

4. Arrange to have transcripts and other requested data to Mount St. Mary by January 19, 2008.

5. Applications reviewed and students notified of admission status by early February 2008.


*Late placement test registration and applications are accepted. However, priority is given to applicants who have met all deadlines.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Hankinson Lasseter '96 at 664-8006 ext. 106.

How to Apply - Transfer

Below is an outline of the schedule for general applications. If you are currently enrolled in another high school and are considering transferring to Mount St. Mary Academy, please contact Jennifer Hankinson Lasseter '96, director of admissions, at 664-8006 ext. 106.

1. Request an application from the Admission Office anytime after September 3, 2007.

2. Register for the placement test prior to November 9, 2007.*
Submit completed application to the admissions director by November 9, 2007.

3. Take the placement test on December 1, 2007.

4. Arrange to have transcripts and other requested data to Mount St. Mary by January 18, 2007.

5. Applications reviewed and students notified of admission status by early February 2008.

* Late placement test registration and applications are accepted. However, priority is given to applicants who have met all deadlines.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the 2007 - 2008 academic year is $5,390 for Catholics and $5,940 for others. Fees include $550 for Registration/Curriculum Fee and a one-time Facility Improvement Fund Fee of $500. Costs for books (approximately $450, depending on the student's schedule) and uniforms are additional.

Important Dates for 2007– 2008 School Year Admission

2007

November 4 Open House 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

November 6 Prospective freshman forum night at 7:00 P.M.

November 9 Due date for Placement Test registration and completed application for admission from incoming freshman for the Fall of 2007.

December 1 Placement Test, 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. for all students applying to enter the freshman class in Fall 2008.

December 8 Make-up placement test administered to students who because of illness or emergency were unable to take the test on December 1. This is not an alternative test date.

2008

January 11 Overnight lock-in at Mount St. Mary Academy, 9:00 P.M. – 8 A.M., for all prospective freshmen..

January 18 Due date for Mount St. Mary to receive transcript from student’s current school.

February 1 Admission decisions completed and letters of admission mailed. Placement test results are mailed to applicants.

February 5/7 Incoming freshmen information meetings are held giving students and parents an opportunity to meet staff, receive information, and select classes. Parents and students will attend one of these meetings, which will be designated in the acceptance letter.

February 11-13 Incoming freshman conferences where students and parents meet individually with a Mount St. Mary staff member. Financial contract and registration fee are due at this conference.

If you have questions, or need more information on any of these dates, please contact Jennifer Hankinson Lasseter ’96, director of admissions and recruitment, at 501/664-8006 ext. 106, or via email at jlasseter@mtstmary.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

Special scholarships are available to Mount St. Mary students and are awarded on a yearly basis at Mount assemblies. These named scholarships help subsidize tuition expenses, thus making a difference for deserving Mount St. Mary students.

The McAuley Achievement Awards:
Established by Mount alumnae, friends and Board of Trustee members, the scholarships awarded from this fund recognizes students who have proven their commitment to Mount St. Mary Academy and are living examples of the Mercy Values.

Melissa Ma ’98 Scholarship:
Established in memory of Melissa Hung-Jean Ma ’98, this fund is used to provide full assistance for tuition, books, fees and uniforms for one senior student each year.

John L. and Jane K. Corley Endowment:
Earnings from this fund are applied toward International Baccalaureate (IB) Program costs for IB students who demonstrate financial need.

Retired Sisters Scholarship Fund:
Provides annual funding toward need-based tuition assistance.

Bornhoft Tuition Assistance Fund:
Established through a planned gift from Susanna Bornhoft and Valora Bornhoft Smith, this fund annually provides tuition assistance for qualified students.

Sr. Mary Frances Coutlee, RSM ’21 Scholarship Fund:
Established to honor Sr. Frances, a Mount St. Mary Academy alumna, teacher and principal. Interest from this fund is used for need-based scholarships.

Spirit of ’95 Scholarship:
Established by the Class of 1995, this scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2005 to a student entering her senior year who exemplifies the qualities of character, spirit, individuality and service.

Judith Wrappe Scholarship:
Established by the Class of 1982 in memory of classmate Judith Wrappe, this scholarship provides art supplies for a junior interested in pursuing art as a career.

Sandra Gueydan Hickey ’66 Merit Scholarship:
Established by James E. Gueydan to honor his daughter, Sandy, this scholarship is awarded annually and is based on merit.

Evalyn Josephine Coulter Thomas ’30 Scholarship:
Established in 2001, this scholarship benefits a qualified student who demonstrates interest in the arts or music.

Norma Bacon Kennedy ’27 Scholarship:
Established through a bequest, this scholarship provides full tuition assistance for a qualified student each year.

The Oliva DiGregorio Scholarship Fund:
Established in 2004 by a member of the class of 1984, this fund provides financial assistance for a student demonstrating financial need whose parents or guardian have immigrated to the United States within the last 15 years.

Juanita Baer Enderlin '41 Scholarship:
Established in 2005 by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ponzini and the estate of Helen Zylko, this scholarship is awarded annually and is based on need.

Financial Assistance Options

It is the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy to work with parents/guardians to make quality Catholic education available to all young women who desire the unique educational experience of Mount St. Mary Academy. The school is committed to working with any family in need of financial assistance.

Catholic Diocesan "High School Tuition Aid Fund" (Need Based)
These scholarships are funded by the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, and administered by a local clergyman, appointed by the Bishop. Parents of Catholic students who are registered in parishes that contribute to this fund are eligible to apply. Applications for this program are to be obtained from your parish office, signed by the parish pastor, and submitted to the person/address designated on the application. Check with your parish office for the application deadline.


Mount St. Mary Work-Study Program (Need Based)
This program is funded solely by Mount St. Mary Academy and has been established to help eligible students defray tuition costs. This program is available to incoming students as well as current students. You may indicate your preference of work time during the registration process. All tuition assistance applicants are required to participate in the Work-Study Program.


Mount St. Mary Scholarship/Grant Program (Need Based)
This program is funded solely by Mount St. Mary Academy and is based on financial need. This program is available to incoming students as well as current students. You may indicate your interest in this program during the registration process. Anyone who applies for tuition assistance will be included in the Work-Study Program.


McAuley Achievement Scholarship Awards (Merit Based)
These scholarships are funded through the Mount St. Mary Endowment Trust and Scholarship Fund. All students having completed a minimum of one academic semester at MSM are eligible to compete for these awards. Students will receive information about the application process in February of each year. Criteria for consideration include academic achievement, commitment to the educational program at Mount St. Mary Academy, and a genuine dedication to living the Mercy Values. Awards are announced in May and are applied to the next academic year.


Special Circumstances
When unexpected circumstances occur that adversely affect the ability of the parents to meet their financial responsibilities, special arrangements may be made through the Director of Finance in consultation with the Principal and/or President. Some gifts come to our school designated for tuition assistance. Although these funds are limited, Mount St. Mary Academy is committed to working with any family in need of such assistance.

Visit our Campus

If you would like to arrange a tour of Mount St. Mary Academy, or receive more information about the school, please contact Jennifer Hankinson Lasseter '96, director of admissions, at 664-8006 ext. 106, or via email at jlasseter@mtstmary.edu.

Directions:
Mount St. Mary Academy is centrally located on a ten-acre site in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, at the intersection of Kavanaugh Boulevard and Van Buren. Our address is 3224 Kavanaugh Boulevard.
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Lock-In/Open House/Shadow Days

Organized events are offered throughout the school year that gives prospective students a chance to experience “Mount life” first hand.

An overnight lock-in is generally held in January for current eighth graders, who are planning to attend MSM their freshmen year. The “orientation” is an excellent opportunity for students to get to know each other, and current MSM students, during a full night skits, playing games, watching movies, eating pizza and munching on homemade snacks.

An open house is offered in November of each year, providing parents and prospective students and opportunity to tour the school, meet students, faculty and staff, as well as learn more about the academic and extracurricular offerings at Mount St. Mary Academy.

Shadow Days are another chance for potential students to get an inside look at the Mount. Eighth graders from our feeder schools and other junior high students spend a morning at MSM, visiting classrooms and touring the campus. Their visit ends with lunch with their shadow hostesses.