Applying to O'Dowd

Thank you for your interest in Bishop O’Dowd High School. Click here to apply online for the 2011-2012 school year.

The fee for applying is $90.00.

How To Apply Online

The instructional video below will guide you through the process of applying online.

Supplemental Forms

The Academic Information and Teacher and Clergy Recommendations forms are due February 4, 2011.

Submission of the following academic information and recommendations are required for each applicant. Families will be asked to download the applicable academic transcript and recommendations forms. These forms are available below and in the online application. All forms must be received by Bishop O’Dowd within two weeks of submission of the online application.

(a) Previous 2 years of transcripts;
(b) Standardized test scores;
(c) Recommendations from the principal/counselor and appropriate grade teachers;
(d) Recommendations from clergy/pastor/rabbi.

Please send these forms to:

Bishop O'Dowd Office of Admissions
c/o Bishop O'Dowd High School
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605

Instructions and the necessary forms to assist you in requesting this information are provided below. Please choose the appropriate set of forms from the choices below and print out all pages. Fill in your student's name and school information, and submit these forms to your child's school office and/or teacher(s) to complete and return directly to Bishop O’Dowd High School.

Timely receipt of this information is essential to the evaluation process and the careful consideration given to each individual applicant file. Parents are asked to ensure that this information is received by Bishop O’Dowd High School within two weeks of online application submission.

Fill out this form, and submit it with together with all additional admissions records, if the applicant:

• attends a Catholic elementary school.
• attends a public or private/independent school.
• is a transfer student going into the 10th or 11th grade.
• has a Clergy Recommendation.

Testing

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required by all incoming Freshmen and students transferring into the 10th grade. Applicants who have not taken the HSPT test should contact the Admissions Office. The charge for this examination is included in the application fee.

Tuition Assistance

Bishop O'Dowd High School offers tuition assistance for families demonstrating need. Tuition assistance applications for the 2010-2011 school year may be picked up in the Bishop O'Dowd High School Business Office or downloaded from the website.  Please pay close attention to required documentation. Please contact the Business Office for questions regarding tuition assistance.

Photograph

Please submit a photo of the applicant, in jpg or gif format to Lysbeth Pence.

If digital photos are unavailable please send in a picture to:
Bishop O'Dowd Admissions Office
9500 Stearns Ave
Oakland, CA 94605-4799

Though recommended, absence of a photo will not affect the evaluation of the applicant.

Questions?

Contact Tyler Kreitz
(510) 577-9100 ext. 312
tkreitz@bishopodowd.org

Step-by-Step Instructions for Online Application

Prospective Students

• Tuition
• Tuition Assistance