Admissions

Admissions at DePaul Prep

See yourself. Find yourself. Be yourself.

Welcome Home, Rams!

We are excited to expand our DePaul Prep family as we welcome the next class of Rams. Prospective students and families are invited to explore the site for details on the student experience, application steps, financial aid, and ways to connect with our team.

Our admissions process is designed to help you get to know DePaul Prep, while allowing us to get to know you and your family. We look forward to meeting with you to understand your unique strengths, talents, interests, and values. As a DePaul Prep student, you will discover a strong, collaborative community—a place where you can excel, learn from others, and have fun.

DePaul Prep offers an intellectually rigorous college preparatory curriculum taught by talented and dedicated teachers. When you walk through our doors on your first day, you can feel confident that you are valued as an individual and warmly welcomed into our community.

Finding the "right fit" school is a major milestone, and we understand just how important this decision is. Now is the time to explore the possibilities at DePaul Prep, and our Admissions Team is ready to guide you through every step of the process!

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Sincerely,
Tom Kleinschmidt 
Director of Admissions

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    Thomas Kleinschmidt 

    Director of Admissions

Important Dates:

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  • Class of 2031

    Financial Aid Application
    Opens: October 1, 2026
    Closes: December 31, 2026

    Entrance Exam Registration Opens: November 13, 2026

    Entrance Exam: December 5, 2026
  • Classes of 2031-2033

    Open House #1: Thursday, October 8, 2026

    Open House #2: Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Grade School Basketball Night
    Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Lane Tech
    Wednesday, November 25, 2026

2026-2027 Viewbook

Our Admissions Team

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    Thomas Kleinschmidt 

    Director of Admissions
  • Photo of Nick Bizzieri

    Nick Bizzieri 

    Assistant Director of Admissions
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    Ji Walroth 

    Admissions Counselor

Contact

Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Mailing Address:
3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600