Virtual Gator Guides (2020 shadow program)

8th grade girls will be paired with a current Nardin junior or senior to get a glimpse of what life is like as part of the Nardin community. Students will connect via Zoom, email and text to learn more about Nardin and have their questions answered.

Deadline to register for a Gator Guide is Friday, November 6.

Sign-up for a Gator Guide

Virtual Experience Nardin

Dates: October 10, 17 and 24
Time: 10 am - 12 pm

8th grade girls are invited to experience Nardin through a series of fun and interactive Zoom classes. Current 8th graders will meet Nardin faculty and future classmates. Sign up for one Saturday or for all! These programs are free and pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so please sign up early.

Options include:

• October 10: Interior Design & All Things Theater
• October 17: The Power of Storytelling
• October 24: The Science of the Brain & Things that Go Bump in the Graveyard

Descriptions & Registration

Virtual Coffee and Conversation

Dates Available: Tuesday, October 20 and 27
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Options include:

• Tuesday, October 20th - Nardin Academics discussion
• Tuesday, October 27th - Nardin Athletics discussion

8th grade girls and their families are invited to join Nardin Academy high school leaders and the admissions team for a virtual coffee and conversation. Each Zoom session is an opportunity to learn how Nardin achieves the highest standards of excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and service. Pre-registration is required.

Register

Virtual Entrance Exam Review Course

Dates: October 31, November 7 and November 14
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $100 (review book included)

In preparation for the Catholic High School Entrance and Scholarship Exam, a review course will be offered remotely via Zoom for 8th grade girls only. We will hold a book pick-up on Tuesday, October 13 from 4 - 5 pm (if you cannot make this, we will arrange an alternate time). Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Registration closed; class is full.

Virtual Entrance and Scholarship Exam

Nardin Academy will be holding the exam virtually on Saturday, November 21, 2020. It lasts approximately 3 hours and there is a $20 fee. Girls should register for the exam at their first choice school.

Register

Welcome to the admissions process at Nardin Academy High School!

Applying to a new school can be overwhelming. The admissions team at Nardin is here to help make the application process as easy as possible. Please use the following timeline to help guide you.

To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, faculty & staff, families and visitors, our 2020 High School Admissions Season is virtual and programming has been created for current 8^th grade girls. Current 6^th and 7^th grade girls will have the opportunity to Experience Nardin in the spring of 2021. Please go to the Inquiry Form to make sure you are on our mailing list for future events.

HIGH SCHOOL VIEWBOOK

Class of 2025 Admissions Process

Start your Application File

The following items must be completed by December 18, 2020.

Application
Applications must be filled out through Catholic High Schools of Western New York.

Apply

Transcripts
The curriculum at Nardin is focused on your success, and your transcripts provide us with greater insight on your future as a Nardin student. The transcripts should come from your current school and contain a minimum of two complete years (6th and 7th grade) as well as the first quarter of your courses of the current academic year (8th grade). Please print your application, sign, and submit to your current school's office so that they can mail the transcripts to Nardin.

Letter of Recommendation
Nardin requires one letter of recommendation, either academic or from a non-academic person in your life such as a coach, dance teacher, music instructor, troop leader, or from community leaders where you perform service. We look forward to learning about your character, sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic, compassion, and any other traits that help us learn more about who you are.

Variable Tuition Application
For information about Variable Tuition (financial aid) and how to apply, click the link below. Please note this program is only available for students who identify Nardin Academy as their first choice school. 

Variable Tuition 

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Nardin Academy offers scholarships to qualified incoming 9th grade students based on the national entrance and scholarship examination results. Click for more information.  

Class of 2025 Scholarships

Reflecting our commitment to maximizing student potential, Nardin Academy offers six 1-year scholarships to celebrate student talent and passion. Click for more information and to apply.

• Art Scholarship: $500
• Band Scholarship: $500
• Leadership Scholarship: $500
• Orchestra Scholarship: $500
• Service Scholarship: $500
• Vocal Performance Scholarship: $500

Decision Letters

Decision Letters from the Catholic High Schools will be mailed January 21, 2021.

Class of 2025 Registration

Registration will take place in February 2021, date and time to be determined.

 

Class of 2024 Late Applicants

Decisions are made on a rolling admission basis after January 23, 2020. As a completed application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and a decision rendered. Late applicants are encouraged to call the Admissions Office directly to check on the availability of spaces. Please note: variable tuition and scholarships are no longer available.