Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Chinquapin Prep! The application steps are outlined below. A student application will be considered complete when we have received ALL required forms, including the Teacher Recommendation Form. Please be sure that all supplemental materials contain clear images.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year!
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about Chinquapin Prep and our community. We are seeking able and motivated students who are mission-aligned and demonstrate a keen interest in being a part of our small and selective community. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Inquiry Form
Are you very interested and wish to learn more before you submit your application? Complete this Inquiry Form, and our Admissions Team will be in touch!
Application
Before you begin the application, please note that we will need the following documents:
- Most recent Income Tax Return
- 2 years of most recent STAAR or other test scores
- 2 years of report cards (current semester & previous school year)
Click here for our online application form.
Teacher Recommendation
Applicants are required to submit one Teacher Recommendation Form. It is a short, easy Google Form that the teacher can complete online. You will want to give your teacher plenty of time to submit a Teacher Recommendation Form to us, as it typically takes 4-6 weeks. Your application is not complete until we have received this form.
- One academic core teacher (Math, Science, English, History) who knows you and your strengths
Ask your teacher to complete the corresponding Google Form below.
Core Teacher Recommendation FormStanford 10 Admissions Test
Selected applicants will be invited to take a free Admissions test in person by appointment only. We use the Stanford 10 (math and reading) and your essays to determine your initial academic profile. There are multiple Admissions testing opportunities during the admissions season. Contact admissions@chinquapin.org to get your admissions test scheduled.
Teacher Interviews
All applicants who have made it to this phase are required to participate in two teacher-student interviews, virtually or in person. Interviews are scheduled to take place Monday-Friday evenings and Saturdays.
Preview Weekend
Preview Weekend, scheduled for March 20th–22nd, is an important event where Chinquapin faculty and staff welcome and evaluate prospective students. Throughout the weekend, students participate in classes, chore groups, and other activities designed to give us a better understanding of their strengths, interests, and fit within our community. Faculty and designated staff are actively involved in leading activities and observing students. At the end of the weekend, teachers provide input and vote on each applicant, and the Head of School, Dean of Students, and Admissions Director make the final admission decisions.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, and families are informed within one week following Shadow Days. Families are given two weeks to review, sign, and return their enrollment commitment.
