Think you’d be a good fit for our community?
Great—we can’t wait to get started!
We want you to spend as much time as you need getting to know our school and asking questions about our academics, co-curriculars, student life, and service learning. That’s why we offer opportunities to view our campus, chat with students, teachers, and parents, and even sit in on classes.
What to Expect
Step 1: Get to Know BC High
When you're considering applying to BC High, we have many ways for you to get a feel for our school. Whether you take a tour of the campus, sit in on a class during our shadow program, visit our online viewbook, or attend our open house, you’ll get a better sense of who we are and whether you belong here.
Annual Enrollment Events
You and Your Family are Welcome Here
Boston College High School boasts a vibrant, active campus with countless opportunities for prospective families to experience what it means to be a part of our close-knit, caring community.
This fall, we will host a number of events, during which you can chat with community members who are eager to share their personal experiences. You can register for these events through your Ravenna account.
Our School Fair is held yearly in on Saturday in September, with registration opening in August.
2025 dates will be announced in the spring.
Take a tour of our campus! To schedule an individual tour, please write to enrollment@bchigh.edu.
In your message, please include the grade to which your son is interested in applying and the name of the town where you currently reside.
Our Open House is held yearly in on a Sunday in October, with an event for families interested in our Arrupe Division and an event for families interested in our High School.
The program includes current students, alumni, faculty, staff, athletic coaches, and current parents who are eager to share their BC High story with you. For those who are looking for the most comprehensive overview of BC High, this is the event you want to attend. You will be able to learn about our academic and advising programs, the Centers of Human Excellence, and the many co-curricular opportunities available. Enrollment and financial aid questions will also be addressed.
Experience the life of a BC High student during our shadow program. You will be hosted by a student who is currently in the same grade as your application grade. You will attend their classes, meet their teachers and enjoy lunch in the student cafeteria. Prospective high school students will spend the entire school day while prospective middle school students will spend a half-day.
Join members of the Enrollment Team for a virtual conversation to learn more about BC High and the application process. The conversations are designed for both prospective students and their families.
Step 2: Apply
Ready to apply? It’s easy to get started. An online application portal, Ravenna, keeps all your application materials—including transcripts, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation—in one convenient place.
The following items are required when submitting your application to BC High:
- Student Application
- Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
- School Report Form
- Official School Transcript
- English Teacher Recommendation
- Math Teacher Recommendation
- Standardized Test Scores:
- Grade 7 & 8: ISEE, SSAT (both middle level)
- Grade 9: HSPT, ISEE, or SSAT (all upper level)
- Grade 10 & 11: HSPT, ISEE, SAT, MCAS, PSAT, SAT, or ACT (taken within the past 2 years)
Understanding Each Enrollment Requirement
We understand that considering private schools is a complex process and appreciate that you are taking the time to explore Boston College High School. As we review each enrollment application, we take a comprehensive and holistic approach.
In addition to assessing each individual’s academic record, standardized test scores, and recommendations, we look for the less tangible strengths as well — commitment to personal interests and activities, a positive outlook to life, and an eagerness to embrace a rigorous education. While the application process may seem daunting, we are committed to providing you and your family with support and guidance.
This should be completed by the student applicant. This form allows the Enrollment Committee to learn more about your background, interests, and desire to attend BC High.
This should be completed by the parent or guardian of the applicant. The questionnaire provides the Enrollment Committee with an important viewpoint from someone who knows you best.
This form should be submitted to the school official who is responsible for preparing and releasing student records — most often the school principal or guidance counselor. This report will provide the Enrollment Committee with a summary of your school history and academic performance.
Your school should submit an official transcript that includes courses and grades from the previous two years including any available grades from the current school year. A parent or guardian must complete the Transcript Release Form in Ravenna in order for the school to submit the paperwork.
Your current English teacher should complete this recommendation. This will help the Enrollment Committee garner a strong understanding of your strength in critical thinking, reading, oral comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and grammar.
Your current math teacher should complete this recommendation. This will help the Enrollment Committee to further understand your work ethic, motivation, classroom presence, and character traits.
You will need to submit official results from standardized exams.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 must submit results from the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE or SSAT- both middle levels). Please note that the exam does not need to be taken at BC High, but results must be received by the appropriate application deadline date.
All Grade 9 applicants must submit results from the High School Placement Test (HSPT), Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Enrollment Test (SSAT) upper level test. Only one entrance exam is required. Please note that the exam does not need to be
taken at BC High, but results must be received by the appropriate application deadline date.
Transfer applicants for Grades 10 and 11 must submit test results taken within the past two years from one of the following: HSPT, ISEE, SSAT, MCAS, PSAT, SAT, or ACT
- HSPT: November 16, 2024, December 14, 2024 or January 4, 2025
- To register, visit boston.stsusers.com
- SSAT: December 7, 2024
- To register, visit www.ssat.org
- ISEE: November 16, 2024, December 14, 2024 & January 4, 2025
- To register, visit www.erblearn.org
To review detailed descriptions of our enrollment requirements, download and consult the Guide to Apply.
Step 3: Consider Financial Aid
If you think a BC High education is the right choice, we encourage you to apply regardless of your family’s finances. Applications for financial aid are completed through Clarity, and are separate from the admission application; however they must be completed by the admission application deadline.