Admissions

Admission Process

Start your application to Archmere Academy today!

List of 4 items.

  • Complete an Inquiry Form & schedule a Shadow Visit at Archmere

    The very first step in the admissions process is complete a standard inquiry form and schedule your shadow visit. This can all be done in one, convenient step!
  • Complete Your Application in Your Candidate Page

    Once step one is complete, we will prompt you to create a username and password for the candidate page on the Archmere Parent Portal Page. From that page, you will be able to complete your application, download our required transcript request forms and directly submit teacher recommendation forms. You must be logged in to view and access these forms. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $60.
  • Take the Entrance/Scholarship Exam

    The entrance/scholarship exam for 8th graders only. Preregistration is required, along with a $55 registration fee. The registration form can be found on your candidate page upon completion of your application. Results will be released approximately two weeks after the exam.

    ***Kindly email ptolvaisa@laurelmountaintaxidermy.com to schedule your Entrance Exam if the dropdown menu is blank and you are unable to select a date.***
  • Schedule an Interview with the Admissions Office

    Students and their families who have completed all application materials and have taken the entrance exam will be invited to interview with a member of the admissions committee. A suggested time frame and sign up link for the interview will accompany the entrance exam results.

    Questions? Please contact the Admissions Office at 302-798-6632 ext. 706.

Looking to log in to your parent portal to continue the application process?

Meet the Admissions Team

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Leah daPonte Lightcap

    Leah daPonte Lightcap 

    Director of Admissions & Enrollment
    302-798-6632 Ext 781
    Bio
  • Photo of Logan Duffie

    Logan Duffie 

    Associate Director of Admissions; College Counselor
    302-798-6632 Ext 713
    Bio
  • Photo of Denise Starnes

    Denise Starnes 

    Admissions & Marketing Coordinator
    302-798-6632 Ext 660
    Bio
  • Photo of Patricia Tolvaisa

    Patricia Tolvaisa 

    Assistant to the Head of School & Admissions
    302-798-6632 Ext 706
    Bio

Upcoming Admissions Events

List of 3 events.

  • Nov
    13

    Entrance Exam: Make Up

    Archmere Academy's Entrance/ Scholarship Exam is for 8th graders only. This test is an important step in the process of successful admission and is used for admission, scholarship and placement decisions. Students must bring two No. 2 pencils and a snack and drink if they would like. 
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  • Jan
    5

    Scholar's Reception

    Archmere's Annual Scholarship Reception is held for 8th graders interested in Archmere Academy. Scholar status is determined by excellent performance on the Entrance/ Scholarship Exam and top academic records.
    The Patio
  • Apr
    5

    7th Grade Practice Test

    Saint Norbert Hall
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.