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Entrance Exam

• SXSt. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
• SJStrake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
• 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.)

Recommendations

• SXSt. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
• SJStrake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
• CACathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

Learning Support

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

World Languages

• SXSt. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Academic Model

• SXSt. John XXIIINot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• 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.)

AP Program

• SXSt. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

AP Scholar Awards

• SXSt. John XXIIINot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake Jesuit388
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Application Deadline

• SXSt. John XXIIINot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Dual Credit

• SXSt. John XXIIINot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Family Interview

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

STEM Recognition

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

Test Prep

• SXSt. John XXIIINot 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
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.