Information and dates from Mercy B

Given the unique nature of the 20-21 school year, all admissions events and activities will be offered virtually. However, we are committed to ensuring that these events are substantive, interactive and representative of the strengths of our Mercy community.

Our first Admissions event is Girls Beyond the Screen, taking place on September 28th. In order to help students experience the excitement of our STEM and Visual and Performing Arts classes, we will be sending registrants packets prior to this event that will help them interact with our teachers and students during select project-based lessons and activities. I will be sending information about this event.

We also want to note our upcoming Virtual Open House, taking place on November 8th. During this event, parents and students will be able to take a virtual tour and hear directly from our administration, teachers, students and parents. Videos from this event will be available online after November 8th for interested families. 

Shadow days remain a required part of the application process and will be available for 8th grade students on the following dates:

• September 18th and 30th
• October 2nd and 16th
• November 12th and 20th
• December 4th

These shadow days will be conducted via Zoom and will offer students the ability to speak with a panel of current students and explore dynamic lessons from their chosen classes before joining a community collaboration activity such as clubs or a liturgy that may be scheduled that day. Registration for all admissions events will open on September 1st. We will have a limit of 50 students per shadow day.

We do want to make you aware of a substantive change to our admissions requirements. In reviewing our HSPT requirement and noting all of the additional challenges that 8th grade students have faced over the past year, with a commitment to ensuring that all students have fair and equal opportunities, Mercy has determined that we will not require HSPT testing from our applicants. Applicants will continue to be held to a high standard for acceptance which entails a thorough review of transcripts, school testing, personal statements and recommendations. Our family interview process allows us to further know each applicant and gives applicants the opportunity to clarify any components of their application that they feel does not properly reflect who they are.

In terms of School Visits, we would love to continue the tradition of connecting directly with students to share all that they can expect from a Mercy education. We would like to join your class virtually for a video presentation and brief Q&A.