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Cate School is a private, coeducational preparatory boarding school located in Carpinteria, California. A hallmark of its academic approach is the Culture of Inquiry, where each school year revolves around a central question that fosters interdisciplinary exploration and critical thinking. This framework culminates in Senior Inquiry Projects, allowing students to conduct in-depth research and present their findings. Navigating the myriad admissions events and stringent application requirements can be daunting for families, particularly when applying to esteemed institutions like Cate School.

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Address: 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Cate School Admissions Website: https://www.cate.org/admission/

Student Population: 307 (78% boarding)

Average Class Size: 10

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Open House and Event Dates: Campus Visit & Interview
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Saturday, January 11, 2025

Cate School on the Road
Alexander Dawson Fair, Las Vegas, NV
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

SEEDS Independent School Fair, Edison, NJ
Monday, September 16, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Marin High School Fair, Marin, CA
Monday, September 16, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.

Rippowam Cisqua School Fair, Bedford, NY
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Prep LAX Showcase & Fair, Fitchburg, MA
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

South Shore Secondary Fair, Hingham, MA
Monday, September 23, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Denver Boarding School Fair, Denver, CO
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

St. Andrews Episcopal School Fair, Saratoga, CA
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

North Shore Secondary School Fair, Beverly, MA
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cardigan School Fair, Canaan, NH
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m

Aspen Academy High School Fair, Denver, CO
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.

BOCO High School Fair, Boulder, CO
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Greenwich Catholic High School Fair , Greenwich, CT
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.

Riviera Ridge High School Night , Santa Barbara, CA
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 6:00 p.m

Sacred Heart School Fair, Bronx, NY
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 5:00 p.m – 6:30 p.m.

Aspen Country Day School, Aspen, CO
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

IYM Prep School Fair, New York, NY
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Basketball Prep Showcase, New York, NY
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Independence School Fair, Newark, DE
Monday, September 30, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Nysmith High School Fair, Herndon, VA
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rolling Hills Country Day Fair, Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

CA Boarding School Fair, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Northern Virginia High School Fair, Alexandria, VA
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal School Fair, Austin, TX
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Kent School Secondary School Fair, Chestertown, MD
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ridgefield School Fair, Ridgefield, CT
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Harford Day School Fair, Bel Air, MD
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Seattle Boarding School Fair, Seattle, WA
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Independent Day School Fair, Middlefield, CT
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Black Student Fund & Latino Student Fund Annual School Fair, Washington D.C.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Schools to Know, Pacific Palisades, CA
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Schools to Know, Burbank, CA
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Harbor Day School/Pegasus Fair, Corona Del Mar, CA
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Lexington School Annual Fair, Lexington, KY
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Lake Tahoe School Fair, Incline Village, NV
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saint Matthews Parish School, Pacific Palisades, CA
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Chandler School Fair, Pasadena, CA
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

KIPP San Diego, San Diego, CA
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Cate School San Diego Reception, San Diego, CA
1025 Cypress Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RSVP by contacting admission@cate.org

KIPP L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Monday, October 28, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Virginia Bush Fair, Singapore
Saturday, November 2, 2024

Cate Singapore Reception, Singapore
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please reach out to admission@cate.org.

*JP Morgan Singapore Fair
Monday, November 4, 2024

*JP Morgan Hong Kong Fair
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 & Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Cate Hong Kong Reception, Hong Kong
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please reach out to admission@cate.org.

*JP Morgan Shanghai Fair
Friday, November 8, 2024

Cate Shanghai Reception, Shanghai, China
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please reach out to admission@cate.org.

Cate School San Francisco Reception, San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please reach out to admission@cate.org.

Cate School Day Student Reception, Santa Barbara, CA
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please reach out to admission@cate.org.

The American Boarding School Fair Bangkok, Bangkok
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Grande Centre Point Terminal 21, Bangkok

Application Deadline: 1/15/2025

Testing Policy: Applications require submission of standardized test scores.

For 9th and 10th Grade Applicants: SSAT or ISEE.

For 11th Grade Applicants: PSAT.

All international applicants must submit TOEFL score of 105, an IELTS score of 7.5, or a Duolingo score of 125.

Essay Questions: Applications require the completion of Student Short Answer, Student Essays, and Parent Questions which can be completed through Gateway to Prep Schools.

Interview Importance: High

Cate School College Counseling Department: https://www.cate.org/education/college-counseling/

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