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 admission s 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 22 and the visits begin September 9 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 2025
October 19, 2025
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.

Register

View the schedule

Walk-ins are welcome.

4. Submit a Standardized Test

Submit

Submit

The SSAT is required for a complete application. You are not required to take the SSAT at Georgetown Prep. Tests may also be taken at a testing center or the computer-based option. We ask that applicants take the test in person where possible. The SSAT website has useful test preparation resources. The January 10 test date is the latest an SSAT can be taken for this admissions year.

Register for the SSAT at www.ssat.org.

Two SSAT dates are offered on Prep’s campus and are open only to students applying to Georgetown Prep for the 2026-27 school year. Check your application portal for the test access codes for the following dates at Georgetown Prep:

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

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

5. Schedule an Interview

Schedule

Schedule

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

Interviews are conducted by a member of the Admissions team and include both a student interview and a conversation with a parent or guardian.

Please note:

The essay must be submitted before your interview time can be confirmed.
Applicants should bring updated copies of their 7th and 8th grade report cards to the interview.

International Applicants:
Please contact Vericant to schedule a recorded interview, which will fulfill the interview requirement.

6. Apply & Important Dates

Apply

Apply

You are ready to be a Hoya!

Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026.
A decision will be posted on the Admissions Portal on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Accepted Student Night will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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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Why PREP?

Steps to Apply

1. Create an Admissions Account

Create an Account

2. Visit: Hoya for a Day

Register

3. Join us for our Open House

Register or walk in

4. Submit a Standardized Test

Submit

5. Schedule an Interview

Schedule

6. Apply & Important Dates

Apply

Transfer Students

Information

Recommendations

Notes on Academics

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