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Application Process

Applying to CCHS

Admission to Christopher Columbus High School as a freshman is based on the student's performance on the Columbus Entrance Exam, his most recent grades and standardized test scores. The application process begins in September when the school starts to accept applications for the entrance exam which takes place in December. You can apply for the exam online on the Columbus website. Interested students and their parent(s) should attend Open House which takes place in November. In addition, there is an opportunity for mothers of elementary/middle school children to visit Columbus in groups through the "Discover Columbus Mothers Bruncheon". 

Admissions Important Dates

Application Window:
September 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Mother's Bruncheon:
TBD (October 2025)

Open House:
November 8, 2025

HSPT Entrance Exam:
December 6, 2025

Admissions Decisions: 
January 16, 2026

Placement Exam: 
January 31, 2026
 

Questions?

For more information, feel free to contact:

Michael Marinelli, Admissions Director
mmarinelli@columbushs.com
Phone: 305-223-5650, ext. 2217


Cristina Tellechea, Registrar
ctellechea@columbushs.com
Phone: 305-223-5650, ext. 2236

Applying to CCHS