Greetings from College Prep!
Fall continues to wow us with its impressive colors on our beautiful campus. We are grateful that many of you have joined us and engaged so thoughtfully at our admission events over the past few months. We are excited to get to know you better through your applications.
In the coming weeks, we will be mailing home our program guide, a feature-packed booklet with information about College Prep’s course offerings and co-curricular programs. Enjoy a sneak peak of this wonderful resource in digital form below.
There are still a number of events for prospective College Prep families between now and the application deadline (Jan 12, 2023). This week we have a student panel, campus tours, and an information session for students applying from public and parochial schools. Next week, we have our annual equity and belonging event and a financial aid webinar. Instructions for event registration are below. You can also email us for assistance signing up. We look forward to seeing you on campus or on Zoom.
This is the time of year that many students start working on their applications in earnest. As you continue to explore College Prep, we are here to help. Please contact us with any questions at admissions@college-prep.org or feel free to drop in to our next Zoom Office Hours on Tuesday, December 6 from 10:00 -11:00 am.
We wish your family a safe and restful start to the holiday season.
Warm regards,
Evie and Jonathan
Jonathan Zucker, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Admission
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You can now register for an interview appointment via your Ravenna account!
Interview appointment slots are added regularly, so please check periodically in the event that they are full.
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Each applicant meets one-on-one with a College Prep faculty or staff member over Zoom for an admission interview.
Interviews at College Prep are casual conversations that last around half an hour (20-25 minutes with the student followed by 5-10 minutes with the family). Interviews are not intended to be stressful—be yourself and have fun!
Check out our tips and strategies for having a positive high school interview.
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JOIN US AT AN UPCOMING ADMISSION EVENT! |
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Learn more about our upcoming events (a few happening this week) and visit the
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Student Panel (Virtual)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 4:00 pm
Public & Parochial School Forum (Virtual)
Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30 pm
Campus Tours (In-Person)
Friday, Dec. 2, 9:30 am & Noon
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 9:30 am & Noon
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Equity & Belonging Evening (Virtual)
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 pm
Black Family Affinity Event (Virtual)
Wednesday, January 4, 6:30 pm
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DEMYSTIFYING FINANCIAL AID WEBINARS |
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Affording College Prep: Demystifying Financial Aid
Friday, December 9, 10:00 am
Thursday, January 5, 6:00 pm
This webinar details the costs of attending College Prep, demystifies the financial aid process at independent schools, and provides specific strategies for completing your Parents' Financial Statement accurately. Sign up via the application portal or simply join us on Zoom for one of the remaining sessions.
Our financial aid brochure, which includes explanations, a program overview, and case studies, is available for download.
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED! |
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The following events all take place on campus and are free and open to prospective College Prep families. Some events require pre-registration.
Visual Art Show & Chamber Music
Friday, December 2, 7:00 pm
Social Transformations: Oakland (STOak) Student Presentations
Monday, December 5, 6:30 pm
CPS STOak students will share their experiences following their internships with Bay Area organizations that address social and environmental issues. This year's group volunteered at East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, Urban Strategies Council, Destiny Arts Center, Urban Adamah, Oakland LGBTQ Center, Acta Non Verba, and more!
Please use this link to register for this event.
TEDx Youth at College Prep
Friday, December 9, 6:00 pm
College Prep's second TEDx event is a student-led forum. This year's talks will feature a wide range of investigative topics, including skepticism, voter engagement, climate action, interpersonal struggles, and personal bias.
Please use this link to register for this event.
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EXPLORE OUR 2022-23 PROGRAM GUIDE |
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College Prep has crafted a curriculum that is strong and pliant. Students acquire foundational knowledge while enjoying innovative learning opportunities.
Our program guide outlines the features and design of College Prep's programs and our more than 100 course offerings.
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APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT: TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Teacher recommendations are a required part of all private high school applications. For some students, this process is straightforward, but it can be vexing if your teachers don't know you well. This short video addresses some common questions about the recommendation process.
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The College Prep boys cross country team finished 6th in the State Championships and the girls team came in 17th! Our boys soccer team capped their undefeated season by winning the North Coast Section championship game! Winter sports teams are are having a great start to their seasons. We are so proud of our athletes. Go Cougars!
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Earlier this month, our World Languages Department hosted College Prep's Global Faire. This annual event is an opportunity to embrace the variety of life experiences within our community. This year highlighted South America countries through food, music, and a performance by Berkeley Capoeira. Check out College Prep's Instagram to stay up to date on more campus happenings.
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ADMISSION PROCESS REMINDERS |
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- Family forms (student essays, parent questionnaire, etc.) are due January 12
- Teacher recommendations and transcripts are due February 1
- All students who apply will be interviewed over Zoom. Interviews are offered from November through January.
- All applicants should choose one of three assessment pathways and complete the assessment by February 1.
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