Cathedral Prep Entrance Exam
What: Cathedral Preparatory School Entrance Exam (required for all incoming freshmen) – FREE!
Who: All 8th grade students interested in attending Cathedral Prep
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Cathedral Prep (Enter at West 9th Street or West 10th Street; doors open at 7:30 a.m.)
Why: Qualify for Early Admission Discount and Entrance Exam Scholarships (see below)
The Cathedral Preparatory School Entrance Exam, required for all incoming freshmen, will be held Saturday, November 2, at 8:00 a.m. You do NOT have to register for the exam, but you DO have to submit an online application for admission to Cathedral Prep before taking the exam. There is no fee to take the exam or to apply online. Click here to create an account and submit an online application.
On Saturday, November 2, students may enter through the West 9th Street or West 10th Street entrance between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. The exam takes about three hours to complete and will conclude between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. Students are not permitted to use calculators and will be provided with pencils, so there is no need to bring anything.
During the exam, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., there will be an informational meeting for parents in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center that will cover the academic curriculum, financial aid, and tuition payment options.
Alternate Entrance Exam Information
Late applicants are able to take the Entrance Exam on Saturday, January 25, 2025. These applicants will be notified of their acceptance on February 19, 2025. After January 25, students that did not take the exam can contact the Enrollment Management Office at enrollment@cathedralprep.com or (814) 453-7737, Ext. 3, to make arrangements.
Early Admission Discount
Students who take the entrance exam on November 2, 2024, are eligible for early admission and will be notified of their acceptance to Cathedral Prep on December 18, 2024. Students who receive these early admission acceptance letters will receive $100 off their 2025-2026 tuition if they submit their $100 deposit by January 15, 2025.
Entrance Exam Scholarship Awards
Cathedral Prep recognizes special academic achievements by offering scholarship awards to students achieving exemplary scores on the Entrance Exam. These scholarships are ONLY offered to the students who take the November 2 Entrance Exam.
The Top 5 scores on the Entrance Exam will receive a $2,500 tuition scholarship every year, a total of $10,000 toward a Cathedral Prep education.
The Top 6-10 scores on the Entrance Exam will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship every year, a total of $4,000 toward a Cathedral Prep education.
The Top 11-15 scores on the Entrance Exam will receive a $500 tuition scholarship every year, a total of $2,000 toward a Cathedral Prep education.
