PREP FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER
A GUIDE TO THE HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION PROCESS
HIGH SCHOOL AWAITS!
The high school placement process at Charlotte Prep is a partnership between the school, student, and parents. The placement team guides parents and students through every step of the process.
We begin by considering the many high school choices that are available, including independent, boarding, public, and charter schools. As the process unfolds and families research and visit schools, we help identify those that are the best fit for each student. We continue to assist and guide parents and students as they submit applications, weigh options, and choose the right high school.
But we do more than just offer guidance. We actively prepare students for this process. From arranging mock interviews with our head of school to providing ISEE test preparation to offering an 8th-grade leadership class, we help students present their best selves to the schools they are considering.
The placement process allows students to further develop their leadership skills, confidence, self-knowledge, and maturity. And Prep’s PreK-8 structure affords another important benefit: it is so much easier and more effective to choose the right high school as an 8th grader than guessing what it might be at a younger age.
Our process is personalized and proven – our graduates have a long track record of success at the high schools they attend and are more than ready to write the next chapters of their educational and life stories. This is the power of the Prep PreK-8 experience.
Over the past ten years, 96% of Prep graduates were accepted to one or both of their top two choices for high school.
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE PREP COMMUNITY
“Academically I was prepared. Prep really instills hard work and study, so I felt comfortable in high school.”
Charlotte Prep Graduate
“Our son is happy to report that Charlotte Prep really prepared him academically. He was accepted to every independent high school he applied to. Now he’s playing football, lacrosse, and in all kinds of clubs. He adjusted, and Prep was just a great springboard for him.”
Charlotte Prep Parent
“You can't overstate the work that goes into getting them ready to graduate and for real-world situations. They go into high school ready because they have a strong foundation to build on.”
Charlotte Prep Faculty Member
“My son is grateful because he feels Prep prepared him for the next step. He had no trouble transitioning into a big public high school. It was easy for him, quite frankly.”
Charlotte Prep Parent
“Prep left me incredibly ready for the next step into high school. And later, I was so thankful for that transition from Charlotte Prep to high school because it equipped me to handle the process of applying to and picking a college. I already had that experience handling choices and change.”
Charlotte Prep Graduate
THE PATH BEGINS
Students at Charlotte Prep navigate an exciting path in a known community where they can explore their talents, challenge their minds, broaden their understanding, and develop confidene to prepare them for the next step into high school.
EXPLORE SCHOOLS
We encourage parents to visit area schools for open houses and tours. Our relationships with boarding schools offer additional choices for consideration.
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PREPARE FOR ADMISSIONS TESTING
Students learn test-taking strategies and prepare for admissions testing to gain comfort and fine tune skills that benefit thei preparedness for high school and college testing that follows.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
From early school to middle school, leadership development is a cornerstone of the Charlotte Prep experience. Our four pillars of leadership – respect, integrity, perseverance, and courage – are woven into every aspect of the educational experience.
APPLICATIONS
While the application process is parentdriven, our team continues to guide parents to develop a final list f schools that are a good fit or their child. Our team manages all other aspects of the process to minimize stress and provide all necessary materials.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATION
Our team is closely attuned to each family's path throughout the process whether it is independent, public, or boarding school. We continue to advise and support our families in their choices every step of the way.
HIGH SCHOOL FAIR
Each fall, our 8th-grade students and parents have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local and regional schools. Admissions counselors always enjoy meeting our Charlotte Prep scholars and prospective families.
PARENT MEETINGS
Our high school placement team meets with parents throughout the process. Grade level meetings provide clarity about the process. Individual parent meetings highlight each family's unique hopes and dreams as we work together to find the best fit schoo
PRACTICE INTERVIEWS
Our team provides students with multiple opportunities to practice interview styles, hone skills, and become comfortable with the process. Each practice provides more confidene and experience for our students to shine.
SCHOOL VISITS
Our 8th-grade students are well prepared to visit schools and interact with student peers, faculty, and administrators. These important day visits allow the student a deeper perspective while schools enjoy getting to know our students better.
TEAM MEETING WITH SCHOOLS
We meet with each high school for in-depth conversations about our student applicants and to provide further insight to ensure each student is well known. The integrity of our relationships with high schools allows for important feedback.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our graduates are ready to write the next chapter in their educational journey. Prep graduates are poised, mature adolescents solidly prepared for the rigorous demands of high school and ready to explore new opportunities.
PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE
Guided by our mission, Charlotte Prep graduates emerge as reflctive and authentic thinkers, dynamic and joyful learners, and engaged and empathetic global citizens—ready to write the next chapter of their stories.
AUTHENTIC SELF
THE PREP GRADUATE...
Thinks creatively to solve problems, apply learning, share ideas, and find onnections across disciplines
Embraces learning as an iterative process
Pursues interests, both academic and extracurricular
Contributes to a dynamic and inclusive learning environment
Connects and collaborates with peers
Embraces opportunities to practice diverse modes of expression
Views and applies feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow
THE PREP GRADUATE...
Makes meaningful connections between historic and current events
Identifies relationships between local and global issues to make a positive impact
Values community partnerships
Seeks thoughtful resolution to conflic
Demonstrates curiosity to drive connection and engagement
Celebrates others and honors diverse traditions
Listens actively and empathetically to understand different perspectives
JOYFUL LEARNER
THE PREP GRADUATE...
Embodies the Prep pillars of respect, integrity, perseverance, and courage
Exhibits pride in work
Practices patience with learning
Learns from failures and adapts to challenges
Evaluates and takes appropriate risks
Develops habits of introspection, independence, and resourcefulness
Advocates for personal well-being
Explores personal passions and uses individual gifts intentionally and altruistically
CHARLOTTE PREP GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
Charlotte Independent Schools
British International School of Charlotte
Cannon School
Carmel Christian School
Charlotte Catholic High School
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Latin School
Covenant Day School
Davidson Day School
Gaston Day School
Providence Day School
Trinity Preparatory School
United Faith Christian Academy
Boarding School Destinations
American Hebrew Academy
Asheville School
Baylor School
Chatham Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall
Christ School
Episcopal High School
Interlochen Arts Academy
McCallie School
Mercersburg Academy
Peddie School
Riverside Military Academy
South Carolina Governor's School for Arts
St. Andrew’s School
Suffield Academy
Woodberry Forest School
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Charlotte Area Public Schools
Ardrey Kell High School
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Charlotte Lab School
Cuthbertson High School
East Mecklenburg High School
Hickory Ridge High School
Independence High School
Marvin Ridge High School
Myers Park High School
Northwest School of the Arts
Northwestern High School
Olympic Community of Schools
Porter Ridge High School
Providence High School
Queen's Grant High School
South Mecklenburg High School
Union Academy
Weddington High School
West Mecklenburg High School
Other Cities and Countries
American School in London - England
American School of Marrakech - Morocco
Campolindo High School - California
Carlisle School - Virginia
Christian-von-Dohm-Gymnasium - Germany
Georgetown Day School - Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Community School - Ghana
Sidwell Friends School - Washington, D.C.
South Portland High School - Maine
Washington-Lee High School - Virginia
Wesleyan School - Georgia
College Destinations
American University
Appalachian State University
Auburn University
Babson College
Bentley University
Boston College
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Catholic University of America
Central Piedmont Community College
Clemson University
College of Charleston
College of William and Mary
Colorado College
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
Denison University
Dickinson College
Duke University
East Carolina University
Eckerd College
Elon University
Emory and Henry College
Emory University
EU Business School of Barcelona - Spain
Ferrum College
Fordham University
Furman University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Hampden-Sydney College
Harvard University
High Point University
Howard University
Indiana University
James Madison Univeristy
Kenyon College
King’s College - England
Liberty University
Loyola Marymount University
Marquette University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University
Middlebury College
Montclair State University
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Oberlin University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pratt Institute
Purdue University
Queen’s University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Roanoke College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rollins College
Rutgers University
Savannah College of Art & Design
Scripps College
Spelman College
Sophia University - Japan
Southern Methodist University
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Texas A&M
Tufts University
Tulane University
University in Madrid - Spain
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Colorado
University of Delaware
University of East Anglia - England
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of South Carolina
University of St. Andrews - Scotland
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University
Wesleyan College
Wirtschafts-Gymnasium Hanover - Germany
Our Mission: Charlotte Preparatory School fosters lifelong learning and provides an exemplary educational experience founded on academic excellence, positive character, and leadership development in a diverse, inclusive community.
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