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Welcoming 7th and 8th grade boys and their families!
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Our academic curriculum aligns with ACT college and career readiness standards. This infographic depicts statistics about how our students perform on the ACT, which can save tens of thousands of dollars in college.
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New and improved approach to make a De Smet Jesuit education affordable for more families.
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On this De Smet Press Podcast, Cameron Range '19 talks to California transfer student A.J. Fraser '20 about his adjustment.
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Creativity and "correct" compete and collide in this reflective essay by teacher and alumnus Robert Bergman '93.
For families considering a transfer:Visit our Transfer Student webpage.
For boys considering our high school:
Start with our admissions page.
For parents curious about cost:
Learn about new tuition assistance.
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