The process of applying to Carrollton varies depending on the grade level. For more details, please refer to the specific grades admissions requirements below.
Application Process
Montessori
To sign up for a Showcase or a tour, register for an event, or apply for admissions, please create a Carrollton Admission Portal account here. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you learn more about Carrollton. We ask that you submit your application with consideration for the time required to test and interview your daughter and receive her records and recommendation forms. The Admissions Committee strongly recommends applying with enough time to ensure completion of the student’s admissions file.
The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:
- Application Form: Create a Carrollton Admissions Portal account and complete Steps 1-4, including an application fee of $125.
- Academic Records and Teacher Recommendations: Carrollton requires two recommendations (Principal and Teacher recommendations) and a progress report for the current and past years your daughter has been in a school which must be submitted electronically by the student’s school. The parents are responsible for requesting the recommendations through Carrollton’s Admissions Portal. The recommendations must be requested online. For recommendation submissions you will need the recommenders first and last name and email address.
Application Deadline - January 10, 2024.
Observation and Evaluation Day
Montessori Observation and Evaluation Examination: Applicants are scheduled for an individual and group observation and entrance exam. This child-friendly visit enables us to get to know your daughter while she enjoys our classroom settings. This visit combines directed activity and free time with one of our evaluators. Children vary greatly in their willingness to separate, and our expectations are flexible.
Tuesday, January 16th
Time: 1.5 hours
*To schedule the Observation and Evaluation Day, steps 1-4 of the application on the Carrollton Admissions portal must be completed.
Interview
Upon receipt of your application, we will schedule the academic/family interview. All interviews are for both parents. Candidates who file applications after January 6, 2024, cannot be guaranteed an interview.
Decisions
All decisions will be posted on the Carrollton Admissions Portal by March 1, 2024.
Late Application
Applications received after January 10, 2024, are considered late applications. Decision for late applicant admissions depends on space availability at the time applying.
Grades 1-3
To sign up for a Showcase or a tour, register for an event, or apply for admissions, please create a Carrollton Admission Portal account here. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you learn more about Carrollton. We ask that you submit your application with consideration for the time required to test and interview your daughter and receive her records and recommendation forms. The Admissions Committee strongly recommends applying with enough time to ensure completion of the student’s admissions file.
The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:
- Application Form: Create a Carrollton Admissions Portal account and complete Steps 1-4, including an application fee of $125.
- Academic Records and Teacher Recommendations: Carrollton requires two recommendations (Principal and Teacher recommendations) and a progress report or report card for the current and past years your daughter has been in a school which must be submitted electronically by the student’s school. The parents are responsible for requesting the recommendations through Carrollton’s Admissions Portal. The recommendations must be requested online. For recommendation submissions, you will need the recommender's first and last name and email address.
Application Deadline - January 10, 2024
Observation and Evaluation Day
Grades 1 - 3 Observation and Evaluation Examination: Applicants are scheduled for an individual and group observation and entrance exam. This child-friendly visit enables us to get to know your daughter while she enjoys our classroom settings. This visit combines directed activity and free time with one of our evaluators.
Tuesday, January 16th
Time: 3 hours
*To schedule the Observation and Evaluation Day, steps 1-4 of the application on the Carrollton Admissions portal must be completed.
Interview
Upon receipt of your application, we will schedule the academic/family interview. All Interviews are for both parents. Candidates who file applications after January 6, 2024, cannot be guaranteed an interview.
Decisions
All decisions will be posted on the Carrollton Admissions Portal by March 1, 2024.
Late Application
Applications received after January 10, 2024, are considered late applications. Decision for late applicant admissions depends on space availability at the time applying.
Grades 4-5
To sign up for a Showcase or a tour, register for an event, or apply for admissions, please create a Carrollton Admission Portal account here. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you learn more about Carrollton. We ask that you submit your application with consideration for the time required to test and interview your daughter and receive her records and recommendation forms. The Admissions Committee strongly recommends applying with enough time to ensure completion of the student’s admissions file.
The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:
- Application Form: Create a Carrollton Admissions Portal account and complete Steps 1-4, including an application fee of $125.
- Academic Records, including Standardized Test Scores and Teacher Recommendations: Carrollton requires two recommendations (Principal and Teacher recommendations) and academic records for the past 3 to 4 years your daughter has been in a school which must be submitted electronically by the student’s school. The parents are responsible for requesting the recommendations through Carrollton’s Admissions Portal. The recommendations must be requested online. For recommendation submissions, you will need the recommender's first and last name and email address.
Application Deadline - January 10, 2024.
Interview
Upon receipt of your application we will schedule the academic/family interview. All Interviews are for both parents. Candidates who file applications after January 6, 2024, cannot be guaranteed an interview.
Entrance Examination
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart requires the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). As articulated in our Goals and Criteria, Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educating to a deep respect for intellectual values. Carrollton has always based admissions decisions on a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of each applicant, not only considering the entrance exam but also evaluating all of our requirements for admissions, such as the interview, school recommendations, and transcripts. Students may take the exam at any of the locations where the exam is offered, but we strongly suggest those applying to Grades 4 & 5 take it at Carrollton. Please note that the ISEE exam offers students a secure, online, remotely proctored option that enables them to take the exam at a time convenient for their home schedules.
Grade 4 & 5 The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is required for students applying to Grades 4 & 5.
The ISEE is proctored at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, October 28, and Saturday, January 20. Please select Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart to receive the report (Our school code is 101047).
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Saturday, October 28, 2023 (Grades 4-11)*
- Please register by October 6, 2023 and no later than October 13, 2023
- Saturday, January 20, 2024 (Grades 4-11)*
- Please register by December 29, 2023 and no later than January 5, 2024
*Either at the time of registration or later, please choose to share the test scores with Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Decisions
All decisions will be posted on the Carrollton Admissions Portal by March 1, 2024.
Late Application
Applications received after January 10, 2024, are considered late applications. Decision for late applicant admissions depends on space availability at the time applying.
Grade 6
To sign up for a Showcase or a tour register for an event, or apply for admissions, please create a Carrollton Admission Portal account here. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you learn more about Carrollton. We ask that you submit your application with consideration for the time required to test and interview your daughter and receive her records and recommendation forms. The Admissions Committee strongly recommends applying with enough time to ensure completion of the student’s admissions file.
The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:
- Application Form: Create a Carrollton Admissions Portal account and complete Steps 1-4, including an application fee of $125.
- Academic Records, including Standardized Test Scores and Teacher Recommendations: Carrollton requires three recommendations (Principal, English and Math Teachers Recommendations), current grade report card, and records for the past four years your daughter has been in a school which must be submitted electronically by the student’s school. The parents are responsible for requesting the recommendations through Carrollton’s Admissions Portal. The recommendations must be requested online. For recommendation submissions you will need the recommender's first and last name and email address.
Application Deadline - January 10, 2024.
Interview
Upon receipt of your application we will schedule the academic/family interview. All Interviews are for both parents and the applicant. Candidates who file applications after January 6, 2024, cannot be guaranteed an interview.
Entrance Examination
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart requires the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). As articulated in our Goals and Criteria, Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educating to a deep respect for intellectual values. Carrollton has always based admissions decisions on a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of each applicant, not only considering the entrance exam but also evaluating all of our requirements for admissions, such as the interview, the Student Writing Sample, school recommendations, and transcripts. You may take the exam at any of the locations where the exam is offered. Please note that both exams offer students a secure, online, remotely proctored option that enables them to take the exam at a time convenient for their home schedules.
The Admissions Committee will accept the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) for any applicant applying to Grades 6 and up.
The ISEE is proctored at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, October 28th, and Saturday, January 20th. Please select Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart to receive the report. (Our school code is 101047.)
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Saturday, October 28, 2023 (Grades 4-11)*
- Please register by October 6, 2023 and no later than October 13, 2023
- Saturday, January 20, 2024 (Grades 4-11)*
- Please register by December 29, 2023 and no later than January 5, 2024
Please click on the links below for more information about each of the exams and to register.
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
*Either at the time of registration or later, please choose to share the test scores with Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Decisions
All decisions will be posted on the Carrollton Admissions Portal by March 1, 2024.
Late Application
Applications received after January 10, 2024, are considered late applications. Decision for late applicant admissions depends on space availability at the time applying.
Grades 7-11
To sign up for a Showcase or a tour, register for an event, or apply for admissions, please create a Carrollton Admission Portal account here. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you learn more about Carrollton. We ask that you submit your application with consideration for the time required to test and interview your daughter and receive her records and recommendation forms. The Admissions Committee strongly recommends applying with enough time to ensure completion of the student’s admissions file.
The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:
- Application Form: Create a Carrollton Admissions Portal account and complete Steps 1-4, including an application fee of $125.
- Academic Records, including Standardized Test Scores and Teacher Recommendations: Carrollton requires three recommendations (Principal, English, and Math Teachers Recommendations), current grade report card, and records for the past four years your daughter has been in a school which must be submitted electronically by the student’s school; however, the parents are responsible for requesting the recommendations through Carrollton’s Admissions Portal. The recommendations must be requested online. For recommendation submissions you will need the recommender's first and last name and email address.
Application Deadline - January 10, 2024.
Interview
Upon receipt of your application, we will schedule the academic/family interview. All Interviews are for both parents and the applicant. Candidates who file applications after January 6, 2024, cannot be guaranteed an interview.
Entrance Examination
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart requires the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). As articulated in our Goals and Criteria, Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educating to a deep respect for intellectual values. Carrollton has always based admissions decisions on a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of each applicant, not only considering the entrance exam but also evaluating all of our requirements for admissions, such as the interview of the applicant and her parents, the Student Writing Sample, school recommendations, and transcripts. You may take the exam at any of the locations where the exam is offered. Please note that both exams offer students a secure, online, remotely proctored option that enables them to take the exam at a time convenient for their home schedules.
The Admissions Committee will accept the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) for any applicant applying to Grades 6 and up.
The ISEE is proctored at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, October 28th, and Saturday, January 20th. Please select Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart to receive the report. (Our school code is 101047.)
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
- Saturday, October 28, 2023 (Grades 4-11)*
- Please register by October 6, 2023 and no later than October 13, 2023
- Saturday, January 20, 2024 (Grades 4-11)*
- Please register by December 29, 2023 and no later than January 5, 2024
Please click on the links below for more information about each of the exams and to register.
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
*Either at the time of registration or later, please choose to share the test scores with Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Barat Scholarship (Applicants to Grade 9 ONLY)
Barat Scholarship - Incoming Grade 9 students only
The Barat Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional applicant in Grade 9 who demonstrates high academic achievement and active involvement in her community. A Barat Scholar seeks to be inspired intellectually and to share her gifts and talents with the Carrollton community. Named for our foundress, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, this award honors students who, as Goal II states, demonstrate a deep respect for intellectual values. An Admissions Committee determines the scholarship recipients based on a holistic process that includes a review of grades and entrance exam scores (a combined average of 75th Percentile or above on the ISEE or SSAT subtests), supplemental essay responses, and a student interview. The Barat Scholarship grants a student $7,000 for each of her four years in grades 9 - 12 at Carrollton for a total of $28,000. This scholarship is available ONLY to students applying to Grade 9. All applicants must take either the ISEE or the SSAT.
Decisions
All decisions will be posted on the Carrollton Admissions Portal by March 1, 2024.
Late Application
Applications received after January 10, 2024, are considered late applications. Decision for late applicant admissions depends on space availability at the time applying.
Late Applicants
Applications received after January 10, 2024, are considered late applications. Decision for late applicant admissions depends on space availability at the time applying. All late applicant files must be completed to be considered for late admissions. Interviews and entrance exams will only be administered if space becomes available. If space does not become available, the applicant may decide to roll the application over to the following admission season. All school records must then be updated with current information. Acceptance may be offered to a qualified late applicant.
The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:
- Application: Create a Carrollton Admissions Portal account and complete steps 1-4 which includes the application fee. Apply online here.
- Academic Records: Please provide all the required academic records, Standardized Test scores, Teachers and Principal recommendation forms.
- Interview: We will schedule the academic/family interview. All Interviews are for both parents for Montessori - Grade 5 applicants, and for applicants to Grades 6 -11 for both parents AND the applicant.
Entrance Examination
- Montessori - Grade 3: If space becomes available and the admissions file is complete an individual entrance exam will be scheduled with the Admissions Office.
- Grades 4 & 5: Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart requires the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Please note ISEE offers students a secure, online, remotely proctored option that enables them to take the exam at a time that is convenient for their schedules at home.
- Grades 6 - 11: Carrollton requires the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Please note both exams are offering students a secure, online, remotely proctored option that enables them to take the exam at a time that is convenient for their schedules at home.
*Either at the time of registration or later, please choose to share the test scores with Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)