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 Teacher Recommendation Forms. Please be sure that all supplemental materials contain clear images.
The deadline for Admissions Applications for the 2026-2027 school year is Friday, March 20, 2026.Â
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
You are very interested and wish to learn more before you submit your application? Complete this Inquiry Form and our Admissions Team will be in touch!Â
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 Recommendations
Applicants are required to submit two Teacher Recommendation Forms. They are short, easy Google Forms they can complete online. You will want to give teachers plenty of time to submit a Recommendation Form to us as it typically takes 4-6 weeks. Your application is not complete until we have received these three Recommendation Forms.
- One Academic Core teachers (Math, Science, English, History) who know you and your strengths
- One Special Interest teacher (Coach, Community/Troop/Religious Leader, STEM Special/Electives, Visual or Performing Arts Teacher) who knows you and your strengths
Ask each of your teachers to fill the corresponding Google Form below.
Core Teacher Recommendation Form Special Interest Teacher / Coach 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 the admissions@chinquapin.org to get your admissions test scheduled.Â
Teacher Interviews
All applicants that have made it to this phase are required to participate in a teacher-student interview, virtually or in person. Interviews are scheduled to take place Monday-Friday evenings and Saturdays.
Preview Weekend
After careful review of applications, selected applicants are invited to our Preview Weekend, a 3-day trial period held in March. These student candidates attend classes, experience student life, and spend quality time with current Chinquapin Prep students and teachers. Candidates are given an opportunity to immerse themselves in our program and demonstrate their abilities, including their academic strengths and their willingness to lean into our community-oriented culture.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions decisions are made immediately after the Preview Weekend and families are informed within one week following the Preview Weekend. Families are given two weeks to review, sign, and return their enrollment commitment.
Don't Wait
Choosing Chinquapin Prep means opening doors to exceptional academics and personal growth. With small classes and dedicated teachers, Chinquapin provides a rigorous, supportive environment where students from under-resourced communities excel. Your child will gain the skills and confidence they need for college and beyond, all within a close-knit, empowering community.
