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Admissions

Your student's journey to becoming a Red Knight starts here.

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions your family will make, and we are honored that you are considering Benilde-St. Margaret's. From your first conversation with our admissions team to the day your student walks the halls as a Red Knight, we are here to be your partner in the process. We invite you to watch the video, explore the pages below, and discover why families across the Twin Cities choose BSM for grades 6-12.

Important Dates for 2026-2027:

  • January 15: Early action application deadline
  • Mid-February: Early action admissions decisions sent
  • Rolling: Applications/tuition assistance reviewed as space allows

Learn About the BSM Difference

Take Your Next Step

Whether you are still gathering information, ready to see campus for yourself, or prepared to apply, there is a clear next step for your family.

Request Info

Tell us about your student and family, and a member of our admissions team will reach out to get you started.

Contact Us for More Info

Visit BSM

Tour the BSM campus, attend an open house, or spend a day living the daily life of a Red Knight student.

View Visit Opportunities

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How to Apply

Walk through each step of the application process and submit when your family is ready to apply.

Review the Application Process

BSM Tuition & Affordability

From need-based tuition assistance to merit scholarships, BSM is committed to making a Red Knight education affordable and within reach for every family.

Learn About Tuition & Affordability

Frequently Asked Admissions Questions

From application deadlines to tuition assistance to what daily life looks like for a Red Knight, our admissions FAQs cover what families most want to know.

Read Our Admissions FAQs

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Meet the Admissions Team

Our admissions team is here to answer your questions and guide your family every step of the way. Reach out anytime.

Betsy Van Cleve '06

Director of Admissions and Enrollment

bvancleve@bsmschool.org

Julie McDonald

Associate Director of Middle School Admissions

jmcdonald@bsmschool.org

Carly Schwieters

Associate Director of Admissions, Enrollment Marketing Specialist

cschwieters@bsmschool.org

Paige Von Bank

Associate Director of High School Admissions

pvonbank@bsmschool.org

What Families Say About the BSM Experience

“We appreciate the traditions the school carries out and the love from its alumni. Our kids have grown at BSM in their faith, friendships, confidence, and most of all, learning to advocate for themselves. We love the BSM community feel, the sea of Red at sporting events, and are proud to have our kids be Red Knights.”

Laura and Drew Giertsen, BSM current parents

“BSM provides a varied and challenging curriculum, allowing our children to explore new topics and test different ideas while instilling shared values and principles. Our children have a strong foundation and self-awareness which will benefit them as they enter the diverse, global community.”

Tom Lynch, BSM current parent

“The vision we had for each of our children was for them to be academically and intellectually capable, well rounded, confident, engaged, faith centered, and leaders in their own way. And, we can say now with our third child just finishing his junior year that we’ve realized these goals thanks to the many teachers, staff, and school leaders that partnered with us and invested in our vision.”

Djuana Banks, BSM current parent

“I love being a Red Knight because of the sense of community and connection throughout the school. From sports teams to classes, it really does feel like you know everyone, even if you've never met them.”

Madeleine Murry ‘25

“To me, the BSM community and staff is a close, more intimate environment that seems to genuinely care about the experience and well being of the whole student and family. The connections and efforts through BSM seem to go beyond just four years in high school or six years including middle school. It’s like once you become a member of the BSM family, it’s a lifelong journey.”

Sean Lumpkin '88

“BSM has great teachers who not only care about their students but also help them to really improve their strengths. Also, there are many classes to help students discover their passions and set them up for successful futures.”

Patrick Mohabir ‘25

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