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Loyola Blakefield welcomes qualified applicants with a variety of talents, interests, and perspectives. We seek students who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning, and who will contribute to and benefit from a stimulating and rigorous college prep environment.
Notice for potential 7th grade transfer students: If you are applying for 7th grade starting in Fall 2023, please note that due to a large rising 6th grade class, we will have very limited spaces in 7th. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your son's application or candidacy, please contact the Admission Team.
Please take a moment to review the application steps below.
Notice for potential 7th grade transfer students: If you are applying for 7th grade starting in Fall 2023, please note that due to a large rising 6th grade class, we will have very limited spaces in 7th. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your son's application or candidacy, please contact the Admission Team.
Please take a moment to review the application steps below.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The checklists below are intended to provide a brief overview of all components necessary to apply to Loyola Blakefield. To get a feel for the entire Loyola experience, we invite you to sign up for a Small Group Tour, register for our Open House in October, and attend the several other events we have planned throughout the admissions season this fall. You can see a full list of offerings on our Admissions Calendar.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Complete Our Application
Complete our online application, which requires the creation of an online account. There is a $50 application fee for each applicant.
Note: If you are applying for 7th grade starting in Fall 2023, please note that due to a large rising 6th grade class, we will have very limited spaces in 7th. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your son's application or candidacy, please contact the Admission Team. -
Schedule Don for a Day
A vital component of the admissions process is a visit to our campus. After completing your son’s online application, you will receive access to schedule your son’s day-long visit to campus. Before your son’s day begins, each family will be invited to a brief reception followed by the opportunity to spend time learning about Loyola with a faculty or staff member in our community. -
Register for Middle School Entrance Exam
Candidates for admission to Loyola’s middle school (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or submit test results from standardized testing (i.e. MAP, Iowa, Stanford) taken at their school from fall 2022. Loyola Blakefield will be an ISEE testing center on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Registration will open September 2022. To register for the ISEE at Loyola, you will need to use the event code: GZ3S43SC.
Students are not required to take the test here at Loyola. The test is offered at Baltimore area schools throughout the fall. You can find a list of the other test locations, dates, and times, as well as the online registration form on the ERB website.
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Submit Records Request & Common Referral Form
In order for an applicant’s prior school to release his transcripts and standardized test results, parents must submit to the school Loyola’s Request for Records Form, authorizing their release. This form must be signed by the parent and should be submitted to the applicant’s current school principal or counselor. Records must be received by January 6, 2023. Applicants from an AIMS school may also use the AIMS Common Referral Form. -
Apply for Aid (optional)
Loyola strives to provide financial assistance to qualifying families. In order to be eligible for financial aid consideration, please complete the Facts Grant and Aid Assessment (FACTS) online by January 2, 2023.
UPPER SCHOOL
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Complete Our Application
Complete our online application, which requires the creation of an online account. There is a $50 application fee for each applicant. -
Schedule Don for a Day
A vital component of the admissions process is a visit to our campus. After completing your son’s online application, you will receive access to schedule your son’s day-long visit to campus. Before your son’s day begins, each family will be invited to a brief reception. Once your son’s host picks him up for the day, parents are welcome to stay for Coffee and Conversation where you will have an opportunity to learn more about Loyola. -
Register for High School Placement Test
Candidates for admission to Loyola’s 9th grade must take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). The test is offered at Baltimore area schools throughout the fall, including here at Loyola Blakefield on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Candidates can take the test at any of the locations being offered and indicate Loyola Blakefield as one of the schools for scores to be sent to. All candidates should visit the HSPT registration page to register for the test. *Loyola will also accept the Independent School Entrance Exam for high school applicants.*
Test results must be received no later than January 16, 2023.
HSPT Ranking ExplanationLoyola’s use of the HSPT ranking system differs from some of the other schools in the region. Loyola does not withhold from offering financial or merit-based aid because of where an applicant chooses to rank Loyola. However, the ranking does help us understand an applicant’s overall interest in Loyola and is a part of the overall read of an applicant's file. -
Submit Records Request & Common Referral Form
Families with applicants currently attending an Archdiocesan of Baltimore school will have their records automatically sent to Loyola upon registering for the HSPT exam. Applicants who are not currently attending an Archdiocesan of Baltimore school must submit Loyola’s Request for Records Form to their current school, authorizing the release of his transcripts and standardized test results. This form must be signed by the parent and should be submitted to the applicant’s current school principal or counselor. Records must be received by January 6, 2023. Applicants from an AIMS school may also use the AIMS Common Referral Form. -
Apply for Aid (optional)
Loyola strives to provide financial assistance to qualifying families. In order to be eligible for financial aid consideration, please complete the Facts Grant and Aid Assessment (FACTS) online by January 2, 2023.
