How to Get Into Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart – Miami Girls’ Prep School Guide

Sapneil Parikh
Oct 15
2 min read

Why Carrollton Stands Out in Miami

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart is a top-tier Catholic, all-girls private college-prep school in Coconut Grove, Miami, serving Montessori through Grade 12 with around 860 students and a 1:8 student-teacher ratio. The school is part of the global Network of Sacred Heart Schools, known for blending academics, faith, service, and leadership development.

Admission Timeline & Application Steps

Step 1: Inquiry & Showcase Events (After Sept 1)

Submit an online inquiry to access the admissions portal and RSVP for Admissions Showcases or walking tours. Showcases take place from October through November 2025. Walking tours run monthly through January.

Step 2: Application Form & Fee (Deadline Jan 7, 2026)

Complete the Carrollton Admissions Portal application (fee $125), including personal details, transcripts, and recommendation requests. Apply early to secure an interview slot

Step 3: Standardized Testing (ISEE or SSAT)

Grades 4–5 must take the ISEE. Grades 6–12 may take either the ISEE or SSAT. On-campus testing dates: Oct 25, 2025 and Jan 17, 2026. School code: 101047

Step 4: Interviews & Writing Sample

After submitting, Carrollton schedules a family interview (parents and applicant)—mandatory by January 7 to guarantee placement. Grades 4–5 participate in informal group interviews during on-campus ISEE testing days

Step 5: Completion & Holistic Evaluation

Application is considered complete once Carrollton receives:
- Application form and fee
- Academic records from last four years
- Three recommendations (English teacher, math teacher, principal)
- Test scores and student writing sample

Step 6: Admission Decision (By March 2, 2026)

All decisions are posted in the Carrollton Admissions Portal by early March. Late applications (after Jan 7) are considered only if space is available.

What Carrollton Evaluates

Admissions at Carrollton takes a holistic and mission-driven approach, weighing:

Academic records and rigor through upper school
ISEE or SSAT scores and writing sample
Teacher and principal recommendations
Interview performance and fit with Sacred Heart values
Leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement

Grade 9 applicants may be eligible for the Barat Scholarship, awarded to students scoring in the 75th percentile or above on the ISEE/SSAT and demonstrating service, leadership, and values-aligned essay writing.

Quick Application Checklist

Step	Timing / Deadline
Inquiry & Tour	After Sept 1 (Showcases Oct–Nov)
Application Submitted	By January 7, 2026
Testing (ISEE/SSAT)	Oct 25 & Jan 17
Interview	Upon application submission
Submit Recommendations	Before application deadline
Decision Release	By March 2, 2026