Prospective Freshmen

Welcome Class of 2029

There’s something different happening at The Summit. A way of approaching learning defined by who you are as an individual. Learning within an environment that balances disciplined academic rigor with individual opportunity and expression. A place that opens your mind, your world, and your talents and encourages your best self to grow and find its path. Here, you become part of a tight knit community of faculty, staff, and students you’ll know, care about, and support - just as they support you. Discover a place where you belong. We encourage you to set up a visit and explore our school for yourself!

We offer many opportunities to explore the campus and get a feel for our Catholic heritage that dates back to the school's founding in 1890. Your child can spend the day shadowing with a current Silver Knight, parents can attend a Parent Preview Day in the fall, or your family can attend our annual Open House program. As always, you’re welcome to simply call us and ask questions related to your school search. To view opportunities to learn more about The Summit, begin by creating a Knight Hub admission account to sign up for events, check your application progress, see new opportunities to engage with the school, and more!

REGISTER TO SHADOW

REGISTER FOR OPEN HOUSE

AFFORDABILITY

High School Placement Test

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at The Summit Country Day School and other area schools on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

The test is required of all students before freshman year. Registration will open on August 1 and must be completed by November 2. Late online registrations and/or walk-in registrations may be permitted, but testing accommodations cannot be guaranteed.

Please contact The Summit's Admission Office at (513) 871-4700 ext. 261 to request late registration.

Registration Site

Knight Hub Admission Account

To register for a Shadow Day, the Summer Knight Tailgate & Football Game, Open House, or other admission events at The Summit, parents of interested students are invited to start the process by completing an admission inquiry. Parents will receive an email with instructions to create a Knight Hub admission account. Logging in to the Knight Hub account allows parents to register for admission events, share your student's academic and extracurricular interests, and complete the admission process.

Already have a Knight Hub account? Log in here.

Summer Knight Eighth Grade Tailgate

Parents of prospective students can RSVP for the event for their child and/or family under the Visit The Summit tab in their Knight Hub admission account. Families of current Summit 8th graders can email Brandon Lorentz at lorentz_b@summitcds.org directly to RSVP for their child and/or family.

In This Section

UPPER SCHOOL
Key Dates to Visit

Admission Dates
for 2025-26 Entry

Friday, Sept. 13: 8th Grade Summer Knight Event & Football Game

Mid-September:
Upper School Shadowing Begins

Wednesday, Sept. 25: Parent Preview Day, 8:30-10:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16: Parent Preview Day, 8:30-10:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Parent Preview Day, 8:30-10:15 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21: Upper School Open House, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23: High School Placement Test, 8:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 6:

Upper School Application Deadline (non-Summit 8th graders only)
8th Grade Student Profile Deadline (current SCD 8th graders only)
Merit and Endowed Scholarship Essay Deadline
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Friday, Jan. 17: Admission Decisions Released (Sent by Mail/Email)

Friday, Jan. 31: Registration Deadline for Cincinnati-area Catholic High Schools