How to Apply to BSM

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We're excited you want to become part of the Red Knight community!

Our goal throughout the admissions process is to ensure a smooth and efficient process, and our admissions portal helps us create that experience. BSM's admissions team takes a holistic approach to our review of future Red Knight students. You can learn more about our admissions philosophy and standards here.

Set Up your admissions account

BSM's required application items include:

An application
Transcript information from the last two years
- Please use our Transcript Request Form to obtain this information
One teacher/educator recommendation form
- A BSM specific form sent directly to your selected educator
A candidate video statement
- A casual introduction to your prospective Red Knight
An admissions exam (for students entering grades 6-9)
- 6th, 7th, 8th grade applicants will take a middle school specific exam; 9th grade applicants will take the Pre-ACT 8/9

Please complete our account set-up form if you're ready to begin work on your future Red Knight's application. A member of our team will then initiate the creation of your account. If you already have an account and are looking to work through outstanding checklist items or check your status, you can sign in to your account here.

Important Dates to Keep in Mind

2025-2026 Applications Open

Priority Application Deadline

Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024
The admissions committee will begin reviewing applications for the 2025-2026 school year after this date. Applications submitted by the priority application deadline are guaranteed first review by the admissions committee. Applications received after the Dec. 1 priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space is available. Learn more about the application process.

Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Admissions Testing

As part of the application process, all 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade applicants will take an admissions test. Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade applicants will register for a middle school specific test focusing on math, English, and writing, while 9th grade applicants will register for the PreACT 8/9. Dates for these exams will be shared soon by the BSM admissions team.

The results from this exam are one of the tools that our admissions committees use during the review process, and they help with future placement in classes for enrolled 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.

Tuition Assistance (TADS) Priority Application Deadline

Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024
Benilde-St. Margaret's is committed to making a BSM education as affordable as possible for our families. BSM's TADS application will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 for the 2025-2026 school year and can be accessed here. BSM uses TADS to assess the needs of families who apply and qualify for need-based aid. TADS applications that are submitted after the Dec. 1 priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about tuition assistance here.

First Round Acceptance Letters

If at any time you have questions, please reach out to us at 952-915-4345 or admissions@bsmschool.org

We look forward to welcoming you to BSM and seeing your son or daughter become a Red Knight.

BSM Office of Admissions

Call us: 952-915-4345
admissions@bsmschool.org

Betsy Van Cleve '06,
Director of Admissions
bvancleve@bsmschool.org

Julie McDonald,
Associate Director of Admissions
jmcdonald@bsmschool.org

Carly Schwieters,
Associate Director of Admissions
cschwieters@bsmschool.org

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