Admissions Timeline
As you move through the steps of admissions at Benilde-St. Margaret's, our dedicated team is ready to be your partner: answering your questions, welcoming you and your son or daughter on campus, guiding you through the process, and introducing you to life as a Red Knight.
Our goal is to make the process effective for your family, so you feel welcome and part of the BSM community. With many dates, times, and steps to remember as the year progresses, our team is here for you.
Explore the timeline below to understand expectations and more about the key information you will need moving from an application to enrollment.
Please contact a member of our Admissions team for more detailed information about your family's application.
Thank you for your interest in BSM!
| Tuition Assistance Letters Mailed |
| March 1, 2023 |
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Only students who have a TADS application in GOOD status will receive a tuition assistance decision letter. |
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| 9th Grade Registration |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023 4 - 7 p.m. |
| All freshman students (new and returning BSM students) will attend this event to sign up for courses for the 2023-2024 school year. Guidance counselors are available to make course recommendations and schedule meetings with families to plan for their child’s freshman year. More information will be communicated by the BSM admissions and academic teams in February. |
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| 9th Grade Registration Make-Up |
| Saturday, March 4, 2023 |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Winter Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
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| Daytime Open House | |
| Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:30 - 10: 30 a.m. |
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| Let our faculty, staff, administration, students, and parents share why they enjoy being part of our community, and explore our campus, seeing first-hand the classrooms and settings where your son or daughter can be develop to their fullest potential. | |
| Learn more and register here |
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| Spring Musical | |
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The BSM drama department is excited to announce Mamma Mia! as it's senior high spring musical! Performances are Thursday, April 27 - Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2 p.m. Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to the performance. |
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| Spring Sports | |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. | |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
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| BSM Summer Camps | |
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Make your best summer memories with new classmates and friends at a BSM summer camp! Visit our activities and athletics page for more information and to register for BSM camps. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Daytime Open House |
| Thursday, May 19, 2023 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
| Let our faculty, staff, administration, students, and parents share why they enjoy being part of our community, and explore our campus, seeing first-hand the classrooms and settings where your son or daughter can be develop to their fullest potential. |
| Learn more and register here |
| Band, Orchestra, and Choir Performances |
| Join us at one of our premiere concerts, courtesy the Admissions team. Dates and times to be announced after school begins. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to the performance. |
| Spring Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
| BSM Summer Camps |
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Make your best summer memories with new classmates and friends at a BSM summer camp! Visit our activities and athletics page for more information and to register for BSM camps. |
Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Admissions Team on Campus |
| During the summer months, connect with one of our team members to schedule a visit or answer questions about your application. |
| Contact our Admissions team to answer questions or schedule a visit |
| BSM Summer Camps |
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Make your best summer memories with new classmates and friends at a BSM summer camp! Visit our activities and athletics page for more information and to register for BSM camps. |
Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Admissions Team on Campus |
| During the summer months, connect with one of our team members to schedule a visit or answer questions about your application. |
| Contact our Admissions team to answer questions or schedule a visit |
| BSM Summer Assignments & Back to School Shopping |
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Some (not all) high school classes have summer assignments. If you are taking one of these classes, watch out for a postcard or email, or check the BSM School Resources page. The junior high supply list can be found here, and there is not a high school supply list. It is recommended students bring a notebook and writing utensil to new student orientation and the first day of school. |
| Red Knight Round-Up The annual registration event for all students enrolled at BSM, providing students and families with the opportunity to complete necessary forms and obtain resources before the start of school. |
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Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 - 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| New to BSM Student Orientation For all 7th and 9th graders, and all students new to BSM in grades 8, 10-12) Includes all international students. |
| Monday, Aug. 29, 2022: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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This is your "First Day at BSM," and is designed to welcome all new Red Knights on campus for a special all-day orientation, making the transition to Benilde-St. Margaret's a positive one for every student. |
| First Day of School for Grades 7-9 Welcome to BSM for the official start of the 2022-23 School Year! Dress Code is in effect for this normal block schedule school day. |
| Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| First Day of School for All Grades 7-12 Today, all students will be on campus. Dress Code is in effect for this normal block schedule school day. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Fall Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Fall Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
| Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) for 2022-2023 |
| Deadline for TADS is Feb. 15, 2023 |
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If tuition assistance will be a part of your family’s decision for joining the Red Knight community, please contact Admissions to discuss your options or visit our Tuition Assistance information page here. There is a specific process for applying for financial support. Funds are almost always distributed on a first come, first serve basis. |
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| Application for the 2022-2023 School Year Opens |
| Reminder: Priority application deadline is Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. |
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It's time to apply for grades 7 - 12! |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Evening Open House |
| Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Let our faculty, staff, administration, students, and parents share why they enjoy being part of our community, and explore our campus, seeing first-hand the classrooms and settings where your son or daughter can be develop to their fullest potential. |
| Learn more and register here |
| Fall Play |
| Show to be announced after school begins, dates TBD. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to the performance. |
| Fall Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
| Application for the 2022-2023 School Year Opens |
| Reminder: Priority application deadline is Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. |
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It's time to apply for grades 7 - 12! |
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| Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) for 2022-2023 |
| Deadline for TADS is Feb. 15, 2023 |
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If tuition assistance will be a part of your family’s decision for joining the Red Knight community, please contact Admissions to discuss your options or visit our Tuition Assistance information page here. There is a specific process for applying for financial support. Funds are almost always distributed on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Daytime Open House |
| Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
| Let our faculty, staff, administration, students, and parents share why they enjoy being part of our community, and explore our campus, seeing first-hand the classrooms and settings where your son or daughter can be develop to their fullest potential. |
| Learn more and register here |
| Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) for 2022-2023 |
| Deadline for TADS is Feb. 15, 2023 |
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If tuition assistance will be a part of your family’s decision for joining the Red Knight community, please contact Admissions to discuss your options or visit our Tuition Assistance information page here. There is a specific process for applying for financial support. Funds are almost always distributed on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Band, Orchestra, and Choir Performances |
| Join us at one of our premiere Christmas concerts, courtesy the Admissions team. Dates and times to be announced after school begins. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to the performance. |
| Winter Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
| Priority Application Deadline |
| Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 |
| The Admissions Committee will begin reviewing applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications submitted prior to priority date are guaranteed first review by the Admissions Committee. |
| Learn how to start the application process. |
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| Incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Admissions Test |
| Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 8:30 a.m. |
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The BSM Admissions team requests that all 7th, 8th, and 9th grade applicants take our admissions test on Saturday. Incoming 7th and 8th grade applicants are automatically registered for a customized test focusing on Math, English and Writing, and incoming 9th grade applicants are automatically registered for the PreACT 8/9 exam. The results from this exam are not only one of the tools that our admissions committees use during our review process, but they help with future placement in classes for registered Red Knights. The BSM admissions team will communicate more information about logistics throughout the application process. Your prospective student should not need to study in preparation for this exam. |
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| Incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Make-up Admission Test |
| Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 5 p.m. |
| If you cannot make the above date, please make every attempt to sign up for this alternate date. |
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| Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) for 2022-2023 |
| Deadline for TADS is Feb. 15, 2023 |
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If tuition assistance will be a part of your family’s decision for joining the Red Knight community, please contact Admissions to discuss your options or visit our Tuition Assistance information page here. There is a specific process for applying for financial support. Funds are almost always distributed on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Evening Open House |
| Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Let our faculty, staff, administration, students, and parents share why they enjoy being part of our community, and explore our campus, seeing first-hand the classrooms and settings where your son or daughter can be develop to their fullest potential. |
| Learn more and register here |
| Winter Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
| Priority Admissions Decision Letters Sent |
| All applications submitted before the January 6, 2023, priority deadline will receive an admissions decision in mid-late February. Information regarding tuition assistance will be mailed separately. |
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| Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) for 2022-2023 |
| Deadline for TADS is Feb. 15, 2023 |
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If tuition assistance will be a part of your family’s decision for joining the Red Knight community, please contact Admissions to discuss your options or visit our Tuition Assistance information page here. There is a specific process for applying for financial support. Funds are almost always distributed on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Other Events to Participate in at BSM |
| Junior High Musical |
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The BSM drama department is excited to announce Mary Poppins, Jr. as it's junior high musical! |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to the performance. |
| Winter Sports |
| Cheer on our Red Knights at an athletic event of your choosing. Visit our Athletics and Activities calendar to see the full schedule of events. |
| Contact Admissions for complimentary passes to certain athletic events. |
Visit the BSM Campus
Interested in seeing what life is like at BSM during a school day?
Experience our classrooms, meet current Red Knights and teachers, and see the BSM school day first hand!
BSM Office of Admissions
Call us: 952-915-4345
admissions@bsmschool.org
Ted Freese, Director
Junior High Admissions (7-8)
tfreese@bsmschool.org
Betsy Van Cleve '06, Director
Senior High Admissions (9-12)
bvancleve@bsmschool.org
Carly Schwieters,
Associate Director of Admissions
cschwieters@bsmschool.org
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