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Class of 2029 Timeline

 In 8th Grade 2024-2025

We are not accepting any additional applications for 9th grade for the 25-26 school year. Information for the Class of 2030 (in 8th grade in 25-26) will be updated in August 2025.
 
Online Application opens: August 2024
 
Crusader for a Day, 8th Grade Shadow Days: 5 Thursday options in October-November
 
Open House for families: 2 sessions on Thursday, November 7, 2024
 
High School Placement Test (HSPT): November 2 or December 14, 2024 
 
Online Financial Aid application opens: November 15, 2024
 
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024 

Application fee increases to $100 after this date and applicants will not be notified in the first round of notifications in February. Late applicants are also not eligible for the Pope Francis Merit Scholarship.
 
Last day for campus tours: December 5, 2024
 
All academic records and teacher recommendations due: December 13, 2024
 
Final Opportunity for High School Placement Test (HSPT) at TC: December 14, 2024
 
Estimated Admissions Decision and HSPT Results Release: Late February 2025
This only applies to applicants with all requirements completed on time.
 
Math and Spanish placement tests, if applicable: May  2025 
 
Summer school: All 4 weeks of June
 
A summer school requirement would be listed on your student’s acceptance letter, if applicable. Based on HSPT results or other records, passing summer school is required for some students prior to attending TC.
 
 

Incoming Freshman Application Steps

Transfer Students should view the Transfer Student page for applicable information
 
 
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