Admissions

We at Antonian know that the selection of a high school is a major decision for every family. We are happy that in the process of making this decision, you have chosen to learn more about Antonian College Preparatory High School.

Admissions Steps – Entering Freshmen

Step 1: Get to know us

When: Prior to and up through fall semester of candidates 8th grade year.

Antonian offers a variety of ways to get to know about the school.

Admissions materials – Admissions materials are updated every year and are mailed to the families of candidates beginning in September of the candidate’s 8th grade year. There is a lot of important information as well as pertinent dates contained in these mailings. To be added to the mailing list, please contact the Dean of Admissions.

Campus Tours - The best way to learn about Antonian is to visit the campus. Antonian facilitates this by offering an open house period for prospective students and their families. Most of the students from San Antonio Catholic grade schools will visit Antonian during the school day open house period through tours arranged by their grade school. Parents are welcome and strongly encouraged to accompany their sons/daughters during these visits. If you wish to arrange an individual tour, please contact the Dean of Admissions.

Open Forum Session – Each year, Antonian holds an Open Forum session for parents of candidates, which includes a presentation by the administration as well as an opportunity for questions and answers.

Step 2: Submit an application for admission

When: Applications should be received by the date of the High School Placement Test (see below)

All students seeking admission to Antonian must complete an application for admission. The application is made available on the Admissions Welcome page of this website or by contacting the Dean of Admissions. A completed application includes the admission application form(s) and the test administration fee.

Step 3: Be interviewed by Antonian staff

When: Interviews are scheduled upon receipt of a completed application for admission

All candidates seeking admission should be interviewed by a member of the Antonian staff. Interviews will be scheduled upon remittance of a completed application for admission. Interviews are generally brief (10 to 15 minutes) and are a means of gaining more information about the candidate. All interview arrangements should be made through the Dean of Admissions.

Step 4: Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Antonian

When: The HSPT is administered on the first Saturday in December.

All candidates seeking admission should take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Candidates who submit a completed application for admission will be automatically registered to take the HSPT at Antonian. By agreement of the principals of all Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, candidates are encouraged to test at the high school of their first choice. Due to the expected number of students seeking admission to Antonian, we cannot assure admission to students who do not test at Antonian.

Step 5: Receive decision letter

When: Antonian decision letters are placed in February.

All candidates seeking admission should take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). All candidates who have submitted a complete application for admission, have participated in an interview, have taken the HSPT, and for whom Antonian is able to receive transcript materials from his/her respective middle school will be sent a decision letter by mail. Candidates who receive an affirmative decision and are asked to respond with preliminary enrollment by the end of February.