How to Apply

*Note for all applicants: admissions interviews may be required and the school that you currently attend may be contacted for references.

• Complete and return the admissions application.

On-line Application

Download Application

• Complete application essay.

On-line Application Essay

• Pay application fee ($40.00).

On-line Application Fee

• Request an unofficial transcript and submit two teacher recommendation forms from your current school. The unofficial transcript must include grades and test information from the previous two years.

Request for Records form

Math Teacher Recommendation form

Language Arts Teacher Recommendation form

      Students attending a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Washington need to complete the
         Archdiocesan Choice Form distributed by your principal and return it to the elementary school before
         November 24, 2009. By selecting St. Mary's Ryken on this form, your school records, test scores
         and teacher recommendations will be forwarded to St. Mary's Ryken.

• Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Students must pre-register for this test at least five days in advance.

Information about the test

To register for the test go to http://www.adw.org/education/edu_schools_high.asp

       Students attending a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Washington take the High School Placement
          Test (HSPT) at your elementary school on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

       Students attending a public or non-Catholic private school take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at
          St. Mary's Ryken on December 12, 2009.

       Transfer students are not required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). They will be required to
          do an admissions interview.