Application process

Dear Applicant:

Admission to The College Preparatory School is based on grades, teacher recommendations, an interview, and the results of an entrance examination. In addition, special attention is paid to each student’s willingness to share and contribute to the lives of others.

Most prospective College Prep students come to the school for a half-day visit during the Fall of their eighth grade year, complete the College Prep application, and participate in a brief interview with a member of the College Prep Admissions Committee. The following offers some guidance during this process.

Student Visits

We encourage all interested students to schedule a half-day visit at College Prep to sit in on classes and observe our community first hand. There is no better way to get a feel for College Prep than walking the grounds, observing classes, and talking to students and faculty members. You do not have to submit an application to visit College Prep. Please call Nettie Anthony-Harris after September 24 to schedule your visit. At that time, please inform us if there are specific classes you would like to visit and if there is a particular host you would like to have show you around. To the best of our ability we will try to accomodate your requests.

Parent Tours

Parents of current eighth graders are invited to take a tour of campus to see the facilities and ask questions in a small-group setting. Tours will be held once a week, usually on Fridays at 11:15 am, beginning October 12. Please call Nettie Anthony-Harris at (510) 652-4364 to reserve a space.

APPLICATION PARTS	DUE DATE	NOTES
Family Information Sheet	January 10, 2008	Download
Student Statement	January 10, 2008	Download Student Statement
Recommendations	January 10, 2008	Download English Rec Form Download Math Rec Form Download Principal/Counselor Rec Form
Transcript	January 10, 2008	Download Transcript Release Form
Test Scores	February 4, 2008	Please click for more information about the entrance exams

The Interview

As part of the admissions process, each applicant is required to meet with a member of the Admissions Committee. This interview is an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about College Prep and to discuss their interests and high-school goals. Please call Nettie Anthony-Harris in the Admissions Office after September 24 to schedule an appointment for one of our interview days, Saturday, December 15, 2007 or Saturday, January 12, 2008. Please note, interviews will be conducted only for applicants who have submitted the Family Information Sheet along with the application fee.

Again, thank you for your interest in College Prep. Do not hesitate to call us if you should have questions. If you would like a member of the College Prep Diversity Committee to telephone you to discuss the program at College Prep, just let us know.