Admissions Criteria
Marin Catholic High School is a co-educational, college preparatory school committed to the development of the whole person. We strive to admit students who demonstrate the ability to succeed academically and who demonstrate a desire to participate in the religious and extra-curricular activities of the school community. Qualified Catholic students have priority, but students of all faiths are admitted. Acceptances are based on the following criteria:
- Completed Application. The application should be submitted on or before the priority filing date, Friday, December 12, 2008. The completed application should include the following: the application form, the applicant's writing sample, the transcript release form, and the entrance exam reservation form.
- Satisfactory seventh and eighth grade transcripts. We require transcripts that indicate the student is working successfully in an academic course of study. We also hope to see that the student is a positive contributor to his or her class through good marks or comments regarding attitude, discipline and effort.
- Positive academic and personal recommendations from the grammar school or middle school.
- Entrance Exam. Results of the Scholastic Testing Service High School Placement Test are used for admissions as well as to place students in the appropriate course of study. Results must demonstrate that the student is able to meet the school's academic expectations. This exam is mandatory for all applicants to Marin Catholic. It is offered on January 10 and January 17. Applicants should indicate the date they will take the exam on the Entrance Exam Reservation Form included in the application.
- Interview. The applicant and parent(s) will be interviewed to determine, among other things, their willingness to support Catholic values and their interest in joining the Marin Catholic community. Please indicate your first and second choice dates in the application.