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Domestic Students | International Students
Step One: Shadow Day
All prospective students are cordially invited to spend a day at Northridge Prep for what we call a “Shadow Day.” During his visit, an applicant will be assigned a student guide who will accompany him for the entire day. He will attend classes and experience what a typical day at Northridge Prep is like. We prefer to have students visit on Fridays but are open to any day that is convenient for you and your family. In order to schedule a Shadow Day, contact our Director of Admissions, Jack Conroy, either by phone at 847.375.0600 x112, or by email at jconroy@northridgeprep.org.
For the applicant’s Shadow Day, it is important to note the following:
• Drop-off is at 8:15am and pick-up is at 3:15pm
• Attire includes khaki pants, a polo, and dress shoes
• A change of clothes and shoes are needed for gym class
• Lunch will be provided
Step Two: Application for Admission
In order to begin the application process to Northridge Prep, prospective students must first submit a completed application package. A link to the official application for admission can be found below. This must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the school along with:
• A copy of the applicant’s most recent standardized test scores (e.g. Terra Nova or ISAT)
• A copy of the applicant’s most recent report cards for both the current and prior year
• His two hand-written personal statements (prompts are in the Application for Admission)
• A $50 application processing fee (make checks payable to “Northridge Prep”)
In addition to the above components, the school also requires a Letter of Recommendation for the applicant. This form can be found in the Application for Admission, and must be completed by a teacher or administrator at the applicant’s current school. This teacher or administrator must then submit the form directly to Northridge Prep. Instructions for this can be found directly on the Letter of Recommendation form.
Please note that an application package will be considered incomplete until all required documentation has been submitted. Incomplete application packages are ineligible for review by the admissions committee until completed.
Note: Application packages for entering 9th graders must be submitted no later than Friday, January 27th.
Download application for admission to Northridge Prep (.pdf)
Step Three: Entrance Exam
All students applying to Northridge Prep, regardless of grade level, are required to take the NRP entrance exam. This exam lasts approximately two hours, and can be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office at 847.375.0600 x112.
All entering 9th graders must take the Entrance Exam on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00 am. The exam will finish by 12:30 pm. If you are unable to attend on this date, please contact the Admissions Office to see if alternative arrangements are available.
Northridge Prep does not accept transferred exam results from other area high schools.
General Entrance Exam Information
- Free
- Open to all 8th grade boys.
- No pre-registration required.
- Bring #2 pencils and a calculator.
- Exam will begin promptly at 10am; please arrive a few minutes early.
- School doors will open at 9:30am; please use Entrance #4
Step Four: Conference with the Headmaster
Following your son’s entrance exam, the Admissions Committee will meet to review his file. The final step will be for the applicant and both parents to come in for a brief interview with the Headmaster. This interview is required and typically lasts about 30 minutes.
Interviews for entering 9th graders must be scheduled between Monday, January 30th and Friday, February 10th. Please call the admissions office to schedule your appointment.
Step Five: Enrollment Contract
If the applicant is accepted to Northridge Prep, an enrollment contract package will be emailed to the primary email address we have on file for the family. This must be completed and submitted with the $500 non-refundable deposit within 15 days to secure a place in next year’s class.
Acceptances for the 9th grade class will be emailed on Wednesday, February 15th. Enrollment contracts and deposits are due no later than Thursday, March 1st.
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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Northridge Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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