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Give your child the opportunity they deserve—we help families navigate Saint John’s Preparatory School admissions with clarity and confidence.
Saint John’s Preparatory School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school located in Collegeville, Minnesota. Affiliated with Saint John’s Abbey and Saint John’s University, the school serves students in grades 6 through 12 and offers both domestic and international boarding options starting in grade 9. Known for its Benedictine values, strong academics, and global perspective, Saint John’s Prep offers a full International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a close-knit learning community that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, moral character, and service. The admissions process includes academic records, essays, interviews, and teacher recommendations—making thoughtful preparation key to a successful application.
At Cardinal Education, we’ve guided many families through the Saint John’s Prep admissions process with expert insight and care. We provide personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Personal Essay
4. Academic Transcripts and Report Cards
5. Teacher Recommendation Forms
6. Interview Preparation
At Cardinal Education, we help your child craft a standout application that reflects their academic potential, personal integrity, and fit with Saint John’s Preparatory School’s mission to develop globally minded, faith-filled leaders.
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Allen Koh, a Stanford University graduate, launched Cardinal Education nearly 20 years ago to empower students around the world to reach academic excellence. Today, our team works with families in countries such as Ghana, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Singapore, China, UAE, India, Brazil, Oman, Nigeria, South Korea, and the UK who seek trusted, private guidance on the admissions journey.
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Address: 2280 Watertower Road, Collegeville, MN 56321
Saint John’s Preparatory School Admissions Website: https://sjprep.net/virtual-admission-center/
Average Class Size: 18
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Open House and Event Dates: DISCOVERY DAYS – GRADES 6-8
Live a day in the life of a Saint John’s Prep student. Students and parents will enjoy a campus tour, shadow a current student during their classes, and have a chance to meet middle school faculty.
CAMPUS TOURS – ALL GRADES
Join other prospective students and their parents as you take a tour of our campus, learn more about our student experience, and meet with members of our admission team.
SHADOW VISITS – ALL GRADES
Cater a visit to your individual needs. Our admission team will arrange an in-person or online visit to answer your questions, help you learn about our student experience, and familiarize you with our campus. Overnight visits are also available for students exploring the boarding and international student program.
Application Deadline: DOMESTIC GRADES 6-12
Our rolling admission model allows us to accept applications at any time. However, space is limited so early application is encouraged.
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With a few spaces remaining, we are still considering applications for the fall – get started now!
Testing Policy: Contact the admissions office for additional information
Essay Questions: Application essays can be completed through the Finalsite and Standard Application Online (SAO) admissions portal.
Interview Importance: High
Saint John’s Preparatory School College Counseling Department: https://sjprep.net/student-support-services/