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Does Cathedral Guarantee Admission to Specific High Schools?

What Cathedral can and cannot promise in the high school admissions process

Written by Kyle Lewis

Updated at January 23rd, 2026

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No school can guarantee admission to any specific high school. At Cathedral School for Boys, the role of High School Counseling is to prepare students thoughtfully and comprehensively so they can present their strongest selves in the process. That preparation includes:

  • Academic readiness
  • Portfolio and essay support
  • Interview preparation
  • Ongoing conversations about personal fit and goals

Admissions decisions are made by the high schools themselves, and Cathedral’s focus is on readiness, reflection, and alignment rather than outcomes that are beyond the School’s control.

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