ADMISSION PROCESS
WHERE JESUIT VALUES SHAPE FUTURE LEADERS
Belen Jesuit is a school deeply rooted in Ignatian tradition and pedagogy. These traits set us apart from other schools and make Belen Jesuit an extraordinary college preparatory school.
Admission to Belen Jesuit is selective and limited to grades 6 and 9. All applicants must complete an online application for admission and take an entrance examination. Belen Jesuit admits students without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin. As a Catholic college preparatory school in the Jesuit tradition, Belen actively seeks a student body that reflects a broad and diverse range of abilities, talents, backgrounds, and interests.
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HEAR FROM THOMAS DE QUESADA, ED.D. ’94 Executive Director of Enrollment & Community Outreach |
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Belen Jesuit accommodates students with disabilities in accordance with federal and local laws. However, your child may not necessarily receive the types of accommodations or related services he may be entitled to receive at a public school, as public schools have different obligations under the IDEA. The IDEA does not apply to private schools. We are happy to have a conversation with you about the accommodations your son may need and those we may be able to provide at our school.
Admission is based on the following criteria:
- Entrance Exam Scores
- Current School Record
- Previous Year’s Report Card
- Latest Standardized Test Scores
- Interview
Applications will not be reviewed until all required documentation has been uploaded to your son's file.
ADMISSION EVENTS
ADMISSIONS TEAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| WHAT REPORT CARDS ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS? |
| Parents must submit the current school record and the previous year’s report card. If the most current report card is unavailable at the time of application, submit the most current report card as soon as it is received. |
| WHAT STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS? |
| Parents must submit the latest standardized test scores administered by their son's school, such as the PSAT, Terra Nova, FAST, SSAT, etc. |
| IS PREFERENCE GIVEN TO SONS OF ALUMNI? |
| All things being equal, consideration is given to the children of alumni. |
| IS PREFERENCE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A SIBLING CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN BELEN JESUIT? |
| Yes, provided that the applicant performs well on the entrance examination and meets all the academic and all requirements of the Admissions Committee. |
| WILL OUR FAMILY BE INTERVIEWED? |
| All families will be interviewed as part of the admissions process. |
| MY SON IS NOT CATHOLIC; DOES THIS AFFECT HIS APPLICATION? |
| Belen Jesuit admits students without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin. As a Catholic college preparatory school in the Jesuit tradition, Belen Jesuit actively seeks a student body that represents a broad and diverse variety of abilities, talents, backgrounds, and interests. |
| WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE ISEE AT BELEN JESUIT? |
| Belen Jesuit is a closed test site for Belen Jesuit applicants only. Prospective 6th and 9th graders are eligible to take the ISEE at Belen Jesuit. |
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