Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tuition to Seton Keough? The tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 school year are:
- College Prep Program: $10,450
- Marillac Program: $12,450
There is a $30.00 application fee, and a non-refundable fee of $200.00 is due at the time of registration. Tuition payment plans are available. Book bills and the cost of uniforms will vary from student to student.
How do I apply for scholarships and financial aid?
Please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid web page for complete details on the scholarships offered to students at Seton Keough and how to apply for financial aid.
»Scholarships and Financial Aid
What do I need to do to apply to Seton Keough High School?
- To apply to Seton Keough, fill out an application form (you may download one here) and send it to the Seton Keough Office of Admissions with a $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Applicants are asked to write a short personal statement on why they would like to attend Seton Keough. Each applicant is also asked to provide an essay on their choice of four questions.
- If you are not attending an Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic elementary school you must sign the Release of Records and Recommendation Form and mail it to the applicant’s current school.
- All incoming students must take the HSTS High School Placement Exam.
Visit Seton Keough Students can arrange a special visit to sit in on classes, eat lunch in the cafeteria and get to know students and teachers. Parents and students are welcome to tour our school any time by appointment. Visits can be arranged through our Office of Admission by calling (410) 646-4444.
Open House
Seton Keough's Annual Open House will be in the Fall of 2010. Date TBA. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Seton Keough, meet the faculty, and see firsthand what we have to offer to potential students. This event will include an exhibit hall featuring informational displays from all academic departments and school clubs. Teachers and students will be available to answer questions about any of our various programs. In addition, parents and students will have an opportunity to tour classrooms, labs and educational resource centers.
How hard is it to get into Seton Keough? Admission into Seton Keough is competitive. Admission is based on transcripts from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades indicating positive conduct, attendance, and academics, satisfactory scores on the STS High School Placement Test, completion of the Seton Keough application, and an entrance interview. Candidates should have a willingness to work to their full potential, and a strong desire to come to Seton Keough.
Transfer Procedures
Students are admitted as sophomores and juniors as space permits. Admission as a transfer student is based on recent grades, academic transcripts and performance on standardized tests.
Where is Seton Keough Located?
The campus is located in southwest Baltimore at the intersection of Caton Avenue and Interstate 95 just inside the Baltimore City line. It is an easy drive from Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties. Public bus service is available from Baltimore and points north.
Transportation
Private Van Service
Private van service is available to students in Howard, West Baltimore, Carroll, and Anne Arundel counties. Specific stops are determined each year based on the addresses of students using the service. Please call the school at 410-646-4444 to obtain the names of the companies that provide this service. The bus companies will be able to give you information about bus routes and costs.
Private Vehicles
Seton Keough offers a ride sharing program by providing a list of students who live in the same or adjoining zip codes. The school provides parking for 200 cars with no parking fee.
Where do I purchase books and uniforms?
Uniforms must be purchased through Flynn O’Hara Uniforms Inc., www.flynnohara.com. To see what the Seton Keough uniform looks like and to read about the uniform policies please see the Uniform Policy web page.
Seton Keough is teamed with Varsity Books for all textbooks. Books can be purchased by telephone toll-free: 1-877-827-2665 or via their Web site: www.varsitybooks.com
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