Admissions Process

Why PREP?

We believe in always asking questions, and in deeply exploring our relationships with our studies, our faith, and one another.

We believe in the motto of the society of Jesus, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG), for the greater glory of God.

As one of the leading prep schools for boys in the country, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and that all voices deserve to be represented and heard. Because we are rooted in the Jesuit Catholic tradition, we welcome students from all backgrounds and all religions.

Ready to join our family and become a Hoya? We encourage you to start the application process online or contact our admissions office to request more information about our campus and academic programs.

Steps to Apply

1. Create an Admissions Account

Create an Account

Create an Account

2. Visit: Hoya for a Day

Register

Register

Hoya for a Day registration will be opened by August 30 and the visits begin September 10 for current 8^th grade students who would like to attend classes for a day. It is also open to current 9^th and 10^th grade students who are applying to transfer.

When registering through your account, please share specific interests (sports, clubs, academics, arts) to match with a host by writing it in the "Notes" section, or request a current 9^th grade student (we cannot guarantee that specific hosts will always be available when requested). In addition, please complete the Student Questionnaire in advance of the visit to allow us to better tailor each visit.

Drop-off is at 8:00 a.m. in the George Center Admissions Office 2nd floor and pickup is at 3:00 p.m. at the same location. Lunch is provided. Attire is our GP school dress code (tie, slacks, dress shoes, and a blazer after October 1) or your current school uniform. No shorts please.

Boarding applicants: Please email admissions@gprep.org for additional information on residential life and dorm tours.

3. Join us for our Open House

Register or walk in

Register or walk in

Georgetown Prep Open House 2024
October 20, 2024
12:00–3:00 p.m.
Georgetown Prep Campus

Plan to join us for a day to hear from our President, Headmaster, faculty, students, and coaches. There will also be student led tours of our beautiful campus.

We welcome all 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade boys and their families to the Open House.

Sign up through the admissions portal by October 17Walk-ins are welcome.

4. Submit a Standardized Test

Submit

Submit

The SSAT is a required item for a complete application. We ask that applicants take the test in person where possible. You are not required to take the SSAT at Georgetown Prep. Register for the SSAT at www.ssat.org. The SSAT website also has useful test preparation resources.

Two SSAT dates are offered on campus and are open only to students applying to Georgetown Prep for the 2025-26 school year. Check your application portal for the test access code. Once you receive your son's SSAT scores, you must give permission to have the scores shared with Georgetown Prep, even if the test is taken on campus.

SSAT Dates at Georgetown Prep

• Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Saturday, January 11, 2025

The test administrations at Georgetown Prep begin at 9:00 a.m. Sign in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the doors close at 8:55 a.m. Testing is in the Haas building. Security guards and signs will direct you to parking and the Haas lobby for sign in.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

5. Schedule an Interview

Schedule

Schedule

After completing the essay portion of your application, you may schedule an interview through your Admissions Portal. Dates will be posted in early November in the Admissions Portal.

This interview will be with a member of the Admissions team and includes a student interview and discussion with a parent(s).

International applicants: Please contact Vericant to set up a recorded interview. This will fulfill the interview requirement.

NOTE: The essay must be submitted before an interview time slot will be confirmed. Please bring up to date copies of your 7th and 8th grade report cards to your interview.

6. Apply & Important Dates

Apply

Apply

You are ready to be a Hoya!

Application Deadline (essay, application fee, interview scheduled): Friday, December 20, 2024
Supplemental Documents (transcripts, recommendations, test scores) and Financial Aid Deadline: January 17, 2025
A decision will be posted on the Admissions Portal on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Accepted Student Night will be Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Boarding applicants should reach out to inquire about rolling admissions.

Please contact:
admissions@gprep.org and
bgraham@gprep.org

Apply - Day Applicants

Apply - Boarding Applicants

As a Junior transfer, I wanted to push myself academically and socially in a new environment away from home. While transferring can be difficult and uneasy, Georgetown Prep made the process simple and the community welcomed me the first day I stepped onto campus. I learned to adapt to Prep’s curriculum, understand myself, and how I could serve in the community. The friendships I have formed will last beyond Georgetown Prep. Now I am confident in my ability to make the similar transition into college.” Parker Parris ‘22

Transfer Students

Information

Transfer applicants for the 10^th and 11^th grades are considered when a space is available, which changes from year to year. 10^th grade transfer applicants are most commonly accepted. Please note the following when transferring:

Students who have taken the PSAT may use that score in lieu of the SSAT
Transfer students will need a letter of good standing from the Dean of Students or Vice Principal (or other equivalent) at their current school
Course placement will be determined by placement tests and Prep’s Academic Dean
10th grade is the preferred year for transfer applicants
Students entering the 11th grade will not be required to complete the Latin requirement
Prep does not accept 12^th grade or post-graduate students

Recommendations

If you are a transfer applicant, you will need a letter from your current Dean of Students (or equivalent). This letter is to indicate that you are in good standing at your current school. Your application will be considered incomplete until this letter is on file in the admissions office. This sealed letter should be mailed or emailed directly to the admissions office.

Notes on Academics

For students who will be repeating a year at Prep, English courses need to be selected in conjunction with College Counseling and the Academic Dean. Prep’s English courses are standard, so a student either has to be in an advanced level of English for their grade level or will need to take a different English course over the summer for credit.
Students must satisfy 10 of the 16 core courses by the end of the 3rd year in high school.
Computer Science and Visual Arts/Performing Arts courses are not NCAA approved. Environmental Ethics and Robotics are not approved, but pending review.
Math and Modern Languages: if a student is placed “back” in these subjects, then talk to College Counseling. (Example: took algebra or pre-cal at previous school and Prep places student in these courses again; or the student took Spanish I or French II at previous school and Prep places the student in Spanish I or French II). The NCAA does not count what it perceives as repeat courses. It may be to the student’s benefit to switch languages.

By the end of junior year, a Prep student will most likely have completed the following Core Courses, depending on their schedule:

Three math courses
Three English courses
Three language courses (Latin and Modern Language) - “additional core courses”
Two Science courses
Two History courses - “social studies”

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