7th Graders
Interested in taking a look at Mary Help before your 8th grade year? Here's a nice way to do it:

• Be sure to attend an Open House, usually scheduled in September and October.
• In the Spring watch for announcements on our website or through your elementary school (if non-public) regarding our Sneak Peek program for 7th graders. Spend a day with approximately 60 other 7th graders and tour the school, have some special classes and get to ask questions of students during lunchtime. This is a good springboard to begin looking at high schools you're interested in.
• Stay in touch with the Admissions Director to keep updated on all upcoming events.

8th Graders
Interested 8th graders should follow the following process:

Overview

• September: Register for the COOP (the entrance exam for Catholic high schools). Catholic school students are automatically registered by their schools and take the exam at their schools. Public school students are to register online at www.coopexam.org. Should this be impossible for some reason, contact the Director of Admissions for further instructions. To be considered for an Academic Merit Scholarship, Mary Help must be a 1st choice in the COOP.
• September and October: Come to an Open House if at all possible.
• October through December: Shadow -- spend a day with a freshman at the Academy. Try to do this BEFORE the COOP exam, which is usually on the first Friday of November. Contact the Director of Admissions to confirm a date. Then download the Shadow Form from our website and fax the completed form to the Admissions Office. We must have the form in hand BEFORE you come to shadow.
• September through December: Download the application form from our website. Only public school students need to print the final page (Release of Records) and bring it to the Guidance Office at their school for completion. Complete Application pages 2, 3, and 4, and write the required essay. Mail your application and essay to the Director of Admissions. The deadline for regular admissions is December 20.
• October through December: When your application has been received, the Director of Admissions will contact you to schedule an interview for you and your parent(s). Interviews are scheduled after school hours according to what is convenient, and usually takes approximately 30 minutes. The interview is vital to our admissions process. Anyone not interviewed before letters of acceptance are mailed will be required to have an interview before they may register.

Transferring Students
Students interested in transferring to the Academy should contact the Director of Admissions for specific information on the Application, the Release of Records, interview, etc.

All questions regarding the admissions process should be directed to:

Director of Admissions
659 Belmont Avenue
North Haledon, NJ 07508

E-mail: admissions@maryhelp.org
Phone: 973-790-6200, ext. 140
Fax: 973-790-6125