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PREP FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER A G U I D E TO T H E H I G H S C H O O L A D M I S S I O N P RO C E S S

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

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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 confiden e to prepare them for the next step into high school.

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.

EXPLORE SCHOOLS

APPLICATIONS

We encourage parents to visit area schools for open houses and tours. Our relationships with boarding schools offer additional choices for consideration.

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.

PREPARE FOR ADMISSIONS TESTING

CONTINUED COMMUNICATION

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.

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.

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HIGH SCHOOL FAIR

PARENT MEETINGS

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.

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

SCHOOL VISITS

Our team provides students with multiple opportunities to practice interview styles, hone skills, and become comfortable with the process. Each practice provides more confiden e and experience for our students to shine.

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

CONGRATULATIONS!

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.

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. 4

PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE Guided by our mission, Charlotte Prep graduates emerge as refl ctive and authentic thinkers, dynamic and joyful learners, and engaged and empathetic global citizens—ready to write the next chapter of their stories.

AUTHENTIC SELF

EMPATHETIC GLOBAL CITIZEN

JOYFUL LEARNER

THE PREP GRADUATE...

Thinks creatively to solve problems, apply learning, share ideas, and find onnections across disciplines

Makes meaningful connections between historic and current events

Embodies the Prep pillars of respect, integrity, perseverance, and courage Exhibits pride in work

Embraces learning as an iterative process

Identifies relationships between local and global issues to make a positive impact

Pursues interests, both academic and extracurricular

Values community partnerships

Learns from failures and adapts to challenges

Contributes to a dynamic and inclusive learning environment

Seeks thoughtful resolution to conflic

Evaluates and takes appropriate risks

Demonstrates curiosity to drive connection and engagement

Develops habits of introspection, independence, and resourcefulness

Celebrates others and honors diverse traditions

Advocates for personal well-being

Listens actively and empathetically to understand different perspectives

Explores personal passions and uses individual gifts intentionally and altruistically

Connects and collaborates with peers Embraces opportunities to practice diverse modes of expression Views and applies feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow

Practices patience with learning

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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