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8th Grade Admissions Timeline

 
Requirements for Interested 8th Graders (Aspiring Freshmen)
 
2023-2024 School Year  Class of 2028
 
There is currently very limited space in our Class of 2028.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.
 
2024-2025 School Year  Class of 2029
 
  • ONLINE APPLICATION
In August, as your child would have recently completed 7th Grade, please fill out Molloy's online application.  The link will be available in August.  Kindly upload their 6th and 7th Grade marks/report cards.  You can submit them without the 8th Grade marks for now.  The first quarter of 8th Grade report card is typically available in December.  Please log back into your account and add them when the grades become available.
 
  • ENTRANCE EXAM
All applicants must take the Test for Admission into Catholic High School (TACHS).
 
  • ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
Please review the important dates and information in the Admissions Timeline below. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
 

 
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
(Class of 2029)
 
*Note: All fees and dates below are subject to change.
August
2024
  • The first week of August - Molloy's online application will be available.

  • August 26, 2024 at 9 AM - TACHS exam registration begins.  You can sign up online at www.tachsinfo.com or by telephone at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247).
   
September
2024
  • Molloy brochures are delivered to all local schools. Ask your 8th Grade teacher or guidance counselor for one! The brochures can also be downloaded on our website.

  • All 8th Grade applicants MUST fill out an online application. The deadline is Wednesday, December 4, 2024. On a separate note, in order to be considered for a Named Scholarship, candidates must fill out a Named Scholarship online application.  That will be due in November (date TBD). More information on Named Scholarships can be found here.
   
October
2024
  • OPEN HOUSE - October 20, 2024 • Archbishop Molloy High School's Fall Open House is 10 AM to 2 PM - Visit our campus, meet our students, faculty, alumni, and parents, and get information on our curriculum, sports, activities, guidance, retreat programs, and admissions. 

  • TACHS - October 30, 2024 is the DEADLINE for registration. More details regarding registering for the TACHS and its deadline can be found at www.tachsinfo.com.
   
November
2024
  • TACHS Exam - Saturday, November 9, 2024

  • For the TACHS exam, students send their scores to three Catholic high schools. While all choices are considered, preference is given to applicants listing Molloy as their first choice.

  • Named Scholarship Application due (application, essay, recommendations). Exact date TBD; will be updated soon.
   
December
2024
  • December 4, 2024 - Deadline to submit Molloy Online Application for 8th Graders.  Please note: If your school is providing 8th Grade report cards after the deadline for the Molloy online application, which is December 4th, do not worry.  Submit what you have for now.

  • December 10, 2024 - Deadline for all schools to send the completed 9th Grade TACHS Applicant Record form. Print the form from: www.tachsinfo.com
 
 
January
2025
  • January 15, 2025 - Admissions Notifications are sent on the same day by all Catholic high schools. Acceptances specifically are emailed and you can print them out for your records. If you do not have an email address, or never submitted one, please let us know as soon as possible.

  • January 23, 2025 - Molloy's Winter Open House for Accepted Students from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
 
 
February
2025
 
  • February 4, 2025 - Admitted students must send their completed response form and pay the non-refundable deposit of $450.* This is the first of two fees to secure your child's seat in Molloy's Class of 2029.
   
March
2025
  • March 5, 2025 - Non-refundable $550 technology fee due.* This is the second step in securing your child's seat at Molloy.

  • March 8, 2025 - Saturday morning Freshman Welcome Event (for Incoming Freshmen). Further information will be emailed in February to the families of accepted students.
   
May
2025
 
  • World Language Placement Exam. Exact date to be determined.
 
 
June
2025
 
  • Freshman Parent Packet emailed. It includes start of school dates, sports try-out dates, uniform information, iPad distribution schedule, tuition information, and more. (May be emailed even sooner/in May.)