Admissions Process

Students seeking acceptance to Villa Joseph Marie for the upcoming school year must complete the following steps:

• Submit your completed Application for Admission and Scholarship. Applications open on July 15. (Transfer students may submit an application at any time.) All students must include a $65 admissions fee with their application. Note: Applications for Admission and Scholarship will be accepted until a full class is achieved.
• Take the Placement and Scholarship Examination at Villa in October of the student’s 8th grade year. The fee to take the exam at Villa is $55. Students can register for the test beginning in August.
  • Prospective students may take the Placement and Scholarship Examination at another high school and request that the scores be sent to Villa. However, students who do not take the exam at Villa will not be considered for scholarships.
• Sign and submit our Request for Transcript Form to the student’s current grade school. The transcript must contain an official copy of the student’s permanent record and all elementary school standardized test scores. 
• A Teacher Recommendation is required for each applicant. A request can be sent directly from the application portal once your daughter has created an account. 
• Qualified students will be granted an interview. An interview is mandatory for acceptance. 

• Early Application Process
  • Note: If you choose not to accept by October 1, your financial aid package and class position is not secured and will be contingent upon the rest of the class.
• No admissions application fee
• Priority consideration for course selection placement 
• Priority consideration for financial aid
• Opportunity to be selected for Villa’s Leadership Program

Students seeking opportunities to learn more about Villa and begin the admissions process are invited to participate in the following events:

• Take the 6th & 7th Grade Practice Test at Villa in February/March of the student’s 6th and/or 7th grade year.
• Attend a Shadow Day. The Shadow Day gives a 7th or 8th grade girl a wonderful opportunity to spend the day with us to experience first-hand what a Villa education is like. 
• Attend an Open House! Tour campus, hear from our administration and teachers, browse our athletic and club extracurriculars, and even sit in on a class or two! 
• Spend the summer with us! Villa presents many summer camp opportunities to educate, excite, and inspire students in grades 1-12 throughout the summer. Visit www.vjmhs.org/summer to view and register for Summer@Villa.
   

The following forms must be completed as part of the admissions process:

• Application for Admission (online)
• Request for Transcript Form

Villa Joseph Marie welcomes students who have just relocated to the area or who are looking for a change from their current high school experience to apply for admission. Click here for more information about transferring to Villa.

Click here to find out information about Villa's tuition, scholarships and financial aid.