Obtain, complete, and mail back Malvern’s application forms.
Forms can be obtained in three ways:

1. Email us so we can forward a brochure and supplement.
2. E-mail at admissions@malvernprep.org and request an application packet.
3. Call the Admissions Office at 484-595-1173 to receive application information or ask any questions about our application forms.

Application and Recommendation
Parents complete the Application for Admission form.
Student completes the Student Activities/Interests form.
Parents fill out the top half of the Teacher Recommendation form and give it to a math or English teacher to complete and mail back to Malvern’s Admissions Office. Parents may ask coaches, mentors, et al., to fill out extracurricular recommendation forms and have them sent to the Admissions Office.

Parents sign the Transcript Release form and submit it to the school counselor or principal. The present school then sends the form along with the student’s official transcripts, conduct record and attendance records.

Open House/"Morning at Malvern Preview Days"
Visit our campus with your son during a "Morning at Malvern Preview Day," from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Reservations are required. Our "Morning at Malvern Preview Day" on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 is especially geared to seventh grade families interested in ninth grade and fourth grade families interested in sixth grade.

Register to take the Entrance/Academic Scholarship Exam.
Check the Admissions Calendar for registration and exam dates. Register as early as possible, preferably 10 days before the test.
One way to register is by filling out the registration postcard that you will find in the admissions packet. Send it back to the Admissions Office as soon as you can.You may also register online.

Begin the application process in October, and complete the application as soon as possible, preferably by Thanksgiving. (For First Round candidates especially sixth, seventh and ninth grade applicants.)

For 6th and 7th Grade Applicants:
The Admissions Committee reviews the applications and test results. Malvern contacts all qualified candidates for an interview with the Director of Middle School Admissions and a visit to campus. Malvern schedules interviews after all forms are completed and received and the candidate’s file has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

For 9th Grade Applicants:
In December, Malvern begins reviewing candidates who have successfully completed and submitted the necessary documentation. For financial aid candidates, the Admissions Office sends financial aid forms automatically if “yes” was checked on the application. All financial aid forms must be submitted before students are considered for admission. If you request financial aid forms and later decide not to pursue financial aid, you must notify Malvern in writing of your decision to waive your request for financial aid.

For 8th, 10th and 11th Grade Applicants:
Malvern offers interviews to the most qualified candidates beginning in late-February based on the availability of seats.

Malvern strongly encourages parents and students applying to Malvern to attend a “Morning at Malvern Preview Day" and the Open House.