Our Application Process
Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year Open Oct 15!
Incoming 9th Graders & Transfer Students
For application inquiries e-mail admissions@xcp.org
Financial Aid
Key Dates Overview
2022
Oct
15
- 9th grade application for 2023-2024 available
- Create a GatorNet Account to Get Started
- Instructions Here
2022
OCT
21
- 8th Grade Day
2022
OCT
23
- Open House
2022
Nov
1
- 9th grade recommendations available
2022
Dec
3
- HSPT Entrance Exam Given
- Financial Aid Workshop
2022
Dec
10
- HSPT Entrance Exam Given
- Financial Aid Workshop
2023
Jan
9
- Application Due
- Recommendations & School Report Due
- Transcripts Due
- Application Fee Due
- Applicant Questionnaire Due
- Parent Signature Page Due
2023
feb
3
- Decision Status Posted on GatorNet 4 p.m.
2023
Feb
11
- Registration Day for those accepted
2023
Feb
22
- Transfer Application Available
2023
March
18-22
- Math & Language Saturday, March 18th 8:00 a.m. Math, 9:15 Language
- Math- Tuesday March 21 3:30 p.m.
- Language- Wednesday March 22 3:30 p.m.
Application Process Details
Step 1 Create a GatorNet Account
2022
Starting
Oct 15
Beginning October 15th, 2022 you can create a GatorNet account using a parent’s email address.*
*If you are a current or past Xavier parent and already have a GatorNet account, you can use that same account to add an additional child.
Your GatorNet account will allow you to:
- Complete your daughter’s required online portion of the application for admission.
- View the Admission Checklist that contains the necessary steps for the process.
- Access the recommendation forms you will need to submit to your daughter’s teachers and to her principal.
- Download the Record Release Form for your daughter’s school to request that her records be sent to Xavier.
- Access and download the forms that you and your daughter will need to complete and submit to Xavier.
- Register your daughter for the HSPT entrance exam (8th graders only).
- Check on the progress of the application and track any missing pieces; do this step often.
- Check your daughter’s decision status.
Step 2 Application Fee, Questionnaire and Signature Page
2022
Starting At
Oct 15
The $50 Application fee by cash, check or credit card (service fee $2), Applicant Questionnaire, and Parent Signature Page must be uploaded to your GatorNet account by 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 9th.
Step 3 Register Online for HSPT Entrance Exam
2022
Sign Up
Oct 15
The Xavier Entrance Exam, for 8th Graders, will be on December 3rd or December 10th.
Online registration will be available once you establish a GatorNet account and begin the admissions application.
Step 4 All Recommendations & School Forms Available
2022
AT 3pm
Nov 15
Xavier requires completed recommendation forms from:
- Current 8th Grade English teacher
- Current 8th Grade Math teacher
- An academic teacher of the applicant’s choice from 7th or 8th grade
- School Report to be completed by Principal
- School Record Release
These recommendation forms will be completed online by each individual. Parents will enter an email address for each person completing the form beginning on December 1st. The form will be sent directly to the teacher and principal via email containing a link. The email link will be valid for 60 days.
Transcripts of 7th and 8th grade records are due from the applicant’s school by 3pm Monday, January 9th.
*Be sure 8th grade first semester grades are included
Steps to request transcripts from applicant’s school:
- Download the Records Release Form (found under Checklist on GatorNet)
- Parents are to sign the Release Form and submit to the applicant’s current school.
- Schools are to send records directly via mail or email.
*Be sure to give teachers ample time to complete the forms by the January 9th deadline.
Step 5 Take the HSPT Entrance Exam
2023
AT 7am
Jan 3 + 10
The Xavier Entrance Exam, for 8th graders only, will be offered on Saturday, December 3rd or 10th.
The exam starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. The campus will be open at 7:00 a.m. for student drop-off. Please pre register via your GatorNet account. See More HSPT & Financial Aid Info. Dismissal times will vary between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Step 6 9th Grade Application Deadline
2023
AT 3pm
Jan 9
The online application, supporting materials and the $50 non-refundable application fee are due by 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 9th.
Remember to log back into your established GatorNet account from time to time to see the progress of your application status!
Forms will be marked "complete" as soon as possible.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will be reviewed as space is available.
Remember to log back into your established GatorNet account from time to time to see the progress of your application status!
Forms will be marked "complete" as soon as possible.
Step 7 Decision Status Posted
2023
After 4pm
Feb 3
Decision status will be available online via the GatorNet portal at 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 3rd! Please mark your decision in GatorNet!
For accepted applicants, online registration materials will be available beginning Friday, February 3rd at 4:00 p.m. An official paper-copy notice of acceptance status will also be mailed to the applicant’s home address!
Step 8 Registration Day For Those Accepted (by Appointment Only)
2023
On
Feb 11
You will be scheduled for an in-person registration appointment for Saturday, February 11th. Appointment times will be included in your acceptance packet.
Step 9 Attend Dads' Club Frosh BBQ
2023
On
Apr 26
A time to meet, greet and eat for registered Baby Gators.
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