Admissions FAQ

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When is the financial aid application due? Hide

February 1, 2011. Please contact the Business Office directly (650-968-1213, ext 440) for more information.

When is the application due? Hide

December 17, 2010 is the due date. Applications received after December 17 are considered late. Please remember that our online company is located on the East Coast so applications should be submitted no later than 9:00 p.m. PST on December 17.

What are the dates for the High School Placement Test (HSPT)? Hide

January 8 and 22, 2011 are the dates Saint Francis gives the test. The test may be offered on different dates at different locations in the San Francisco Diocese. Remember that your student can only take the test one time.

When are the acceptance letters mailed? Hide

March 18, 2011. All the schools in the San Jose Diocese mail their letters on this date. A copy of the HSPT results will be mailed with the decision letter.

How can I retrieve my username and password for the online application? Hide

Saint Francis uses an online application processed by infosnap, an online information processing company for schools. If you have problems remembering your password or username, please contact infosnap directly at: (866) 986-1601 ext. 260.

What is the school’s ratio of Catholic and non-Catholic students? Hide

Saint Francis maintains a 70/30 ratio between Catholic and non-Catholic students.

What is the school’s ratio of boys and girls? Hide

Saint Francis maintains a 50/50 ratio between boys and girls.

What are the criteria for admission to Saint Francis High School? Hide

The Admissions Committee considers the following:

  • Grades from 7th and 8th Grade
  • School and Teacher Recommendations
  • Entrance Exam (HSPT) Scores
  • Interview
  • Student Involvement Survey
How do I sign up for the High School Placement Test (HSPT)? Hide

The test signup is included in the online application. Once your application is submitted, you are automatically signed up for your test date. Your student needs to arrive at the testing site no later than 8:45 a.m. and the test is over at 12:15 p.m.

How many students apply to Saint Francis each year? Hide

Saint Francis generally receives 1200 – 1300 applications for a projected freshman class of 420 students.

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