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Entrance Exam

• CACathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
• IWIncarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
• DUDuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
• SJStrake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

• CACathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
• IWIncarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
• DUDuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
• SJStrake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Dual Credit

• CACathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
• IWIncarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
• DUDuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

AP Courses

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
• DUDuchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Application Deadline

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Learning Support

• CACathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
• DUDuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

World Languages

• CACathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Academic Model

• CACathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

AP Scholar Awards

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake Jesuit388

Family Interview

• CACathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Honors Courses

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

STEM Recognition

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• IWIncarnate WordNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• DUDuchesneNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus