Your Journey
Starts Here

At Crespi Carmelite High School, your admissions journey begins with connection. We look forward to welcoming your family to campus, sharing the Crespi experience, and helping you discover the brotherhood, support, and opportunities that shape our students into Crespi Men.

Your admissions journey

Nine steps, start to finish. Each one explains what to do, what it costs (if anything), and when it's due — so you always know what's next.

1

Inquire

Open year-round

Tell us about your family and your son. Once you inquire, you'll be added to our mailing list for Open House, Step-Up Day, and application updates.

Submit an inquiry
2

Visit campus

Fall events

See campus for yourself — in person or virtually. Most families attend Open House or Step-Up Day before applying, but you can schedule a personal tour anytime.

8th Grade Step-Up Day

Friday, Nov 6, 2026
8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Open House

Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
12:00–5:00 PM

360° Virtual Tour

Explore campus online,
anytime

3

Submit your application

Open now

Complete the online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — the earlier you apply, the more flexibility we have on test dates and interviews. The $95 fee covers processing and placement test registration.

Deadline: Rolling Admissions —Applications preferred by January 31, 2027

4

Apply for financial aid

Opens Nov 1

Aid is available to all qualifying families, regardless of faith background. Crespi offers need-based grants, merit scholarships, and payment plans. Apply early — aid is awarded on a rolling basis.

Deadline: February 15, 2027

5

Take the placement test (HSPT)

Jan 2027

All applicants take the High School Placement Test. An optional prep course is offered in December for students who'd like extra practice beforehand.

Prep Course • Optional, not required

December 29, 30, & 31, 2026 · $125

9:00 AM–11:00 AM or 12:00-2:00 PM

Test Dates

January 2 & 16, 2027

9:00 AM–12:30 PM

6

Submit transcripts & recommendations

Due Jan 31

Request your son's current school to send 6th through 8th-grade transcripts and recommendation letters directly from our enrollment portal. We're happy to send your school's registrar a one-page instruction sheet if that's helpful — just email our admissions team.

7

Student & Parent interview

Feb 2027

A relaxed, 25-minute conversation with a member of our admissions team — not a test. Online scheduling opens in January; If you've already connected with Crespi, you'll receive an email with a booking link as soon as it's available.

Have a scheduling conflict? Email [email protected] and we'll find another time.

8

Admissions decision

March 2027

Acceptance letters go out on the first Friday of March. You'll receive an email with instructions for accepting your offer and submitting your enrollment deposit to secure your son's spot.

9

Welcome Day

March 2027

Welcome to the Class of 2031. Meet your future classmates, tour campus again as a Celt, and connect with faculty and current students before the school year begins.