How to Apply

November 15, 2025: Non-diocesan 8th graders and homeschooled students applying for a 10th grade transfer take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at John Paul.

December 6, 2025: Make up HSPT date at John Paul.

December 15, 2025: School application priority deadline. Submit the application through the online system by December 15 to guarantee an on-time admissions decision. To maintain priority consideration, all supporting documents must be submitted by December 15 for diocesan applicants and by February 2 for non-diocesan applicants (to allow for Quarter 2 report cards). Later submission applicants will be reviewed based on space availability.

January 12, 2026: Deadline to submit tuition assistance applications, including scholarship applications and financial aid applications. Submit financial aid applications through the online FACTS system by January 12 to guarantee an on-time financial aid award decision. All supporting documents (submitted through FACTS) must be submitted by February 2 to maintain priority consideration. Financial aid applications are only reviewed when all appropriate supporting documentation is submitted. Later submission applicants, or priority applicants with delayed supporting documentation, will be reviewed based on remaining funds.

February 13, 2026: Decision letters are mailed to priority applicants!

March 6, 2026: Register to attend John Paul the Great for Fall 2026!

Process Overview: Please review information regarding your type of application and the programs we offer by clicking one of the options on the green list to the right! 

Our application system guides you step-by-step through the application process. To begin, you will complete an online application form. Once submitted, you will have an account and application checklist that references the additional supporting documents needed in order to complete your application file. The checklist will instruct you to directly upload items, request them from your current school, email the JP Office of Admissions, etc. Please note that your application is considered complete and ready for review once all relevant supporting documents are provided.

If you are applying from a Diocese of Arlington Catholic School, please note that your current school will provide most of the supporting documentation to JP on your behalf. Please plan on uploading a copy of your child's Catholic Baptismal certificate to your JP admissions checklist directly.

A completed application file includes: