Fall 2024 Admissions Events
College Prep hosts a variety of admissions events throughout the fall for prospective students and parents to get to know our community.
Registration for all events is required through our application portal. We encourage you to attend any events that are of interest and do not expect families to attend all events. Once logged in, families with students in 8th grade and above should click the "Apply" button to register for events. Families with students in 7th grade should click "Inquire/Explore" from within the portal. If your student is in the 6th grade or below, please use our website to learn about College Prep and plan to join us for admission events in 7th or 8th grade.
on campus events
Student Visit/Parent Tour (In Person)
We are excited to show you our vibrant community and beautiful campus. During the visit, prospective students will be paired with a current College Prep student to attend a class while parents tour the campus with a member of the Admission Office. Parents and students will reunite for the second part of the visit, which includes a Q&A panel with student ambassadors and faculty members. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how we support and guide students through our program. Due to space limitations, this event is only for families with students in 8th grade or above.
Arts & Athletics Showcase: Sunday, November 10, 1:00 – 3:00 pm (In Person)
Join faculty and students from all four of College Prep’s arts disciplines (dance, drama, music, and visual arts) to learn about the amazing arts at CPS. In addition to answering questions about course offerings, you’ll discover why the arts are integral to our program and meaningful to so many of our students.
Join our athletic directors, coaches, and student-athletes to learn about College Prep’s team sports as well as our unique approach to physical education. Discover the department’s philosophy, explore how club sports fit in with school sports, and learn about opportunities for students aspiring to play sports in college or those trying a sport for the first time. Due to space limitations, this event is only for families with students in 8th grade or above.
Equity & Belonging Evening: Thursday, December 5, 6:30 – 8:00 pm (In Person)
The diverse composition of the student body is among College Prep's greatest assets. Our duty as a school is to ensure that each student is known, valued, and respected by the people who surround them and by the school that serves them: that students experience care, inclusion, a sense of belonging, and a measure of grace as they move from adolescence to young adulthood.
All interested prospective applicants and their families are invited to learn about College Prep's equity and belonging programming and school culture. Attendees will hear from student leaders, the Dean of Equity and Belonging, and current College Prep parents during this warm and connective in-person event.
Virtual Events
College Prep is offering a series of virtual events for families this season. Please read the descriptions for information about each event and then sign up below for anything that piques your interest. A Zoom link will be emailed to you two days before each event you sign up for. If you do not receive the link please check your spam folder or email admissions@college-prep.org for assistance.
Teachers and administrators will answer your questions about school life, academics, athletics, culture and community, equity and belonging, and more. This event is geared towards parents, though students are welcome to attend.
Student Panel: October 10 & October 30, 4:00 pm (Virtual Event)
College Prep students discuss various aspects of campus life including academics, arts, athletics, clubs, and school culture followed by a panel to answer your questions. This event is geared towards students, though parents are welcome to attend.
Humanities Information and Class Demonstration: November 14, 6:30 pm (Virtual Event)
Math & Science Information and Class Demonstration: November 19, 6:30 pm (Virtual Event)
Families are invited to join teachers from College Prep's academic departments (English, History, World Languages, Math, and Science) for demo lessons. You'll learn about our approach to these subjects, the pathways through these programs, and the opportunities for students interested in these fields both in and out of the classroom.
Affording College Prep: Demystifying Financial Aid (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 6, 4:00 pm
Friday, December 6, 10:00 am
Monday, January 6, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 6, 4:00 pm
Friday, December 6, 10:00 am
Monday, January 6, 6:00 pm
This virtual workshop details the costs of attending College Prep, demystifies the financial aid process at independent schools, and provides specific strategies for completing your financial aid application. This event will be conducted as a webinar, allowing participants to listen and ask questions anonymously. Find out more about financial aid at College Prep.
Public & Parochial School Forum: November 21, 6:30 pm (Virtual Event)
This event is for families whose children currently attend public or parochial schools. The evening begins with the admission office staff sharing strategies for approaching each part of the high school application. College Prep students who attended public and parochial middle schools will then share their experiences and insights about transitioning to an independent high school, offering valuable advice on navigating a new school environment.
Alumni in College Panel: December 19, 5:00 pm (Virtual Event)
Please join us to hear from a panel of recent College Prep graduates. Our alumni will share insights about their time at CPS, reflecting on how those experiences shaped their educational paths beyond high school. Following their reflections, there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage with the panel.
Public & Parochial School Forum: November 21, 6:30 pm (Virtual Event)
This event is for families whose children currently attend public or parochial schools. The evening begins with the admission office staff sharing strategies for approaching each part of the high school application. College Prep students who attended public and parochial middle schools will then share their experiences and insights about transitioning to an independent high school, offering valuable advice on navigating a new school environment.
Alumni in College Panel: December 19, 5:00 pm (Virtual Event)
Please join us to hear from a panel of recent College Prep graduates. Our alumni will share insights about their time at CPS, reflecting on how those experiences shaped their educational paths beyond high school. Following their reflections, there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage with the panel.
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