APPLICATION PROCESS
We’re here to guide you and your family through the application process.
Here’s a breakdown of the application process:
Step 1: Register for O'Dowd Admissions Events
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Register via our Inquiry Form.
Step 2: Complete an Application
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Part 1: Complete the application form. Link to apply will be live September 11, 2026.
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Reduced application fee until December 10, 2026.
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January 5, 2027 Final Deadline for Parts 1 and 2.
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Schools have until February 4 to submit the requested recommendation forms and transcripts.
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Interested in being a transfer student for the 2027-2028 school year? Contact admissions@bishopodowd.org. We ask you not to apply as a transfer without contacting the admissions office first.
Step 3: Register for High School Placement Test (HSPT)
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January 9, 2027
Step 4: Apply for Tuition Assistance
Step 5: Admissions Decisions and Enrollment
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Decisions sent via email on March 12, 2027, after 4:00pm
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Enrollment March 13, 2027, after 3:00pm.
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Please note that sibling families may enroll after 4:00pm on Friday, March 12.
