Admissions Process

Applying to Salesian is more than just filling out an application. In addition to the elements required by the application, we want to get to know potential students and families. 

Fill out an Inquiry form to register for admissions events including: 8th grade Shadow Visit, Personalized Family Tours, Parent & Guardian Information Night, Open House, 1:1 Coffee and Covo virtual meetings and/or to receive information about our programs.

Fill Out the Inquiry Form Here

Complete our online application and submit a non-refundable $80 fee no later than December 6, 2021. Late applications may be submitted until January 4, 2022 with a non refundable $100 fee. 

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Each student that applies to Salesian College Preparatory for the 9th or 10th grade year, must register online for the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

The HSPT exam will be proctored at Salesian on January 8, 2022. The test begins at 8:30am and ends by 12:00pm. All testing materials will be provided.  

To learn more about Scholastic Testing Service and the HSPT click below. Registration will open in October 2021.

Register for the HSPT Exam

Complete and electronically sign the Transcript Release Form and email it to your school through the Application portal. These forms are due by Friday, February 4, 2022.

The following are the types of transcripts we accept at Salesian:

• Current 8th grader: Transcripts and standardized test scores from the 7th and 8th grade years.

• Current 9th or 10th grader: Transcripts and standardized test scores of all high school work and a copy of your current course schedule.

We do not accept 12th grade transfers.

Transcript Release Form

Salesian requires three recommendation forms from your current math teacher, English teacher, and principal or counselor.

Email the Recommendation forms directly through your student's Application portal. These forms are due by Friday, February 4, 2022.

If you are unable to send the forms electronically, print the Recommendation Forms (see below) and deliver them to your student's teachers. 

We recommend that the forms are provided to your student's current school at least four weeks before the deadline.

Supporting documents should be mailed to:
Salesian College Preparatory
Office of Admissions
2851 Salesian Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804

Or emailed to:
Director of Admissions, Christina Karabinis at ckarabinis@salesian.com

Download Recommendation Forms

We can't wait to meet you!

Student Interviews will be held by the Office of Admissions on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 between 2:15pm-5:15pm. 

Refer to your application portal to set up your interview time.

At the interview, applicants will have the opportunity to speak with a faculty or staff member. We strive to make these interviews enjoyable and conversational. This is a time for us to get to know you and for you to ask any questions you have about Salesian. Interviews will be approximately 15 minutes. There is no need to prepare for your interview. We just want to get a natural sense of who you are.

Follow the link below if you are interested in finding out more about Tuition Grants and Scholarships at Salesian.

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