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As a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition, Villanova’s mission is to graduate mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world the qualities of love, truth and unity. These students should think, judge, and act in ways that are sound and in keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing a challenging, Catholic, college preparatory environment that promotes the development of mind and heart.

 

DAY STUDENTS      RESIDENT STUDENTS      INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 
DAY STUDENTS

A COMPLETED NINTH GRADE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

Application for Admission

Application Fee (non-refundable): $50

Student Interest & Writing Sample

Parent Statement

Current English Teacher Recommendation

Current Math Teacher Recommendation

Current School Recommendation

Official School Transcript

High School Placement Test (HSPT) or Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) Test Score

Interview

Completed applications will be reviewed by the Admission Office. Interviews will be scheduled with eligible applicants along with their parents at a later date.
 

 A COMPLETED TRANSFER APPLICATION INCLUDES:

Application for Admission

Application Fee (non-refundable): $50

Student Interest & Writing Sample

Parent Statement

Current English Teacher Recommendation

Current Math Teacher Recommendation

Current School Recommendation

Official School Transcript along with standardized test scores

Interview

Completed applications will be reviewed by the Admission Office. Interviews will be scheduled with eligible applicants along with their parents at a later date. 
 

RESIDENT STUDENTS

A COMPLETED NINTH GRADE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

Application for Admission

Application Fee (non-refundable): $125

Student Interest & Writing Sample

Parent Statement

Current English Teacher Recommendation

Current Math Teacher Recommendation

Current School Recommendation

Official School Transcript

High School Placement Test (HSPT) or Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) Test Score

Personal Interview or Skype Interview/Tour

Candidates are interviewed by an Admission Officer.

Families should plan to spend approximately one to one and a half hours at Villanova for the tour and interview. Appointments should be made in advance by calling (805) 646-1464, or by e-mail at: admissions@villanovaprep.org.

 A COMPLETED TRANSFER RESIDENT STUDENT APPLICATION INCLUDES:

Application for Admission

Application Fee (non-refundable): $125

Student Interest & Writing Sample

Parent Statement

Current English Teacher Recommendation

Current Math Teacher Recommendation

Current School Recommendation

Official School Transcript along with standardized test scores

Personal Interview or Skype Interview/Tour

 

 Candidates are interviewed by an Admission Officer.

Families should plan to spend approximately one to one and a half hours at Villanova for the tour and interview. Appointments should be made in advance by calling (805) 646-1464, or by e-mail at: admissions@villanovaprep.org.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students who need an F-1 visa must provide a photocopy of valid passport, certificate of deposit and proof of financial responsibility before an I-20 is issued.

In order to apply to Villanova, all students must meet our English Proficiency requirements.

Admission Criteria	9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade
Minimum TOEFL	400	450	500
Minimum TWE	2	3	4
Minimum TOEFL IBT	32	45	61
Student must also have a satisfactory academic history

    

Click here for more information about our EIS Program

Criteria for students to exit EIS 

• Institutional TOEFL score of 525 or higher (IBT 70)
• Test of Written English score of 5
• Above average grades in all academic classes
• Evidence of effective use of spoken English
• Approval from the EIS Coordinator

 

A COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDES:

Application for Admission

Application Fee (non-refundable): $125

Student Interest & Writing Sample

Parent Statement

Current English Teacher Recommendation

Current Math Teacher Recommendation

Current School Recommendation

High School Placement Test (HSPT) or Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) Test Score

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score*

Official School Transcript

World Education Services (W.E.S.) evaluation (if transcript translation is necessary)**

Certified statement of bank account balance

Copy of current passport and passport photo

Personal Interview or Skype Interview/Tour

Candidates are interviewed by an Admission Officer.

Families should plan to spend approximately one to one-half hours at Villanova for the tour and interview. Appointments should be made in advance by calling (805) 646-1464, or by e-mail at: admissions@villanovaprep.org.

 

*Visit the TOEFL website to register. Please have scores sent directly to Villanova. In some cases, the test may be waived in lieu of a different test (SLEP, ITEP, HSPT or SSAT). However, approval must be obtained from the Director of Admission.

 

**WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES (W.E.S.)

As part of the admission process at Villanova Preparatory School, we require the translation of international transcripts (non-United States schools) be completed by an impartial outside agency. The agency which evaluates transcripts for Villanova is World Education Services (WES), an international academic credential evaluation service. Word Education Services (WES) can be contacted by calling (212) 966-6311 or by visiting their website at: www.wes.org/instructions

Villanova uses the transcript evaluation to validate the transcript(s), to give Villanova a thorough understanding of the courses listed on the transcript(s), to assist Villanova in accurate grade level placement of the student, and to assist the student in his/her university placement, by presenting the university with a validated transcript.

The cost of the evaluation is $100 (USD) paid directly to WES. It takes WES seven (7) working days to return the evaluation, from the time they receive the documents, so please take this into consideration when applying to Villanova, or expecting an admission decision from Villanova.

Please call or email the Admission Office with any questions about the W.E.S. evaluation.