Application Process

Thank you for your interest in The St. Paul's Schools. Your son’s time at St. Paul’s School for Boys will be one of the most meaningful experiences of his life, and this journey begins with the admissions process. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office at 410-821-3034 or spadmissions@stpaulsmd.org.

*These items on the checklist (with asterisk) are required steps in the admissions process. Only completed admission applications will receive an admissions decision.

SUBMIT INQUIRY FORM

ASAP

Complete the Inquiry Form as soon as possible to receive our Admissions brochures and to be added to our database for future mailings and Admissions process notifications.

Inquire Now!

SUBMIT Application &  Fee*

Application is due two weeks prior to a student's visit day

DUE BY DECEMBER 15
 

Ready to apply? Create a parent portal and complete the online application. The application fee is $50. 

Apply Now!

Attend

 Information session

 

Attending an information session is the best way to see first-hand the energy and warmth of the St. Paul’s community. You will hear from faculty and students about their experiences and tour campus with one of our students.

Dates and times of upcoming Middle and Upper School Information Sessions can be found on our Admissions Events page.

Schedule student Visit Day*

 

Shadow days give your son the opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of an SP student. He will attend classes, join in activities, and be our guest for lunch. If you have submitted your son’s application, you can schedule his shadow day through your parent portal account. You may also contact our office at 410-821-3034 to schedule.

Schedule parent Interview*

 

As a school, we value our partnership with parents, which begins during the admissions process. The parent interview is your opportunity to share your thoughts as you consider St. Paul’s. If you have submitted your son’s application, you can schedule your interview through your parent portal account. You may also contact our office at 410-821-3034 to schedule.

SUBMIT TEACHER REFERRAL FORMS*

DUE BY JANUARY 15
 

Submit a Common Referral Form to your son's current English and math teachers. This form can also be sent to the teachers within the parent online portal.

SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT REQUEST*

DUE BY JANUARY 15
 

Complete this form to authorize your son's current school to release his transcripts, report cards, and standardized test results to SP. This form can also be sent within the parent online portal.

 

TESTING*

 

Middle School: Students applying to middle school must take the ISEE test or submit test results from standardized testing (i.e. MAP, ERB) taken within the last 12 months.

Upper School: Students applying to upper school must take the ISEE test or submit test results from the HSPT.

All applicants should submit scores no later than Jan. 15, 2025.

To register for the ISEE test, please click here. St. Paul’s School for Boys' ISEE school code is 210295.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

 

Applications for tuition assistance for the 2025–26 school year will be accepted beginning in October and are due by December 15, 2024. Applications should be completed online here. For more information, please contact Rachel Kincer, chief financial officer, at 443-632-1030 or tuitionassistance@stpaulsmd.org.

In addition, St. Paul's will offer a virtual Tuition Assistance Workshop on Nov. 12, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact your Admissions Advisor to learn more.