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The Athenian School, located in Danville, California, is a selective college preparatory and boarding school that caters to grades 6 through 12 students. Through a rigorous academic program, Athenian exposes its students to immersive coursework that inspires each student to think critically and collaborate as citizens of the world. Having been in the educational consulting industry since 2006, we know that getting into the best boarding schools such as The Athenian School could be highly challenging. With all the admissions requirements to submit and admissions events to go to, the admissions process could be overwhelming to a lot of families. Unlike other educational consulting firms in the industry, we will provide you with strategic consulting that will surely impress the admissions officers. Send us a mail to find out more about our admissions strategies!

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Mr. Allen Koh, CEO of Cardinal Education and a world-renowned admissions expert, has been in the educational consulting industry for nearly two decades. This granted him a deep understanding of the ins and outs of boarding school admissions. Since 2006, we have been committed to excellence as we proactively work with our clients. Our academic coaches, tutors, and admissions experts have successfully aided students in getting into, but are not limited to, the best boarding schools such as Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, Deerfield Academy, and many others. Unlike others, we take into account our student’s GPA, preferences, extracurriculars, and values. Check out our academic coaching, interview preparation, boarding school admissions consulting, and writing services for essays, parent statements, and student statements.

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Interviews are a great part of the admissions process. We can help both parents and students with this important event.

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It is extremely challenging for parents and students to differentiate themselves without falling into clichés.

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Address: 2100 Mt. Diablo Science Blvd, Danville, CA 94506

The Athenian School Admissions Website: https://www.athenian.org/admission

Student Population: 535
Middle School: 171 | Upper School: 364

Average Class Size: 15

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Open House and Event Dates: Middle School Open House
Nov 5, 2022, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
Jan 7, 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PDT)

Middle School Parent Information Session
Dec 6, 2022 8:30 am – 9:30 am (PDT)

Introduction to Independent Schools
Oct 27, 2022, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)

Middle School Virtual Parent Information Session
Nov 8, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PDT)

Athenian’s ongoing Commitment to (DEIS) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Nov 9, 2022 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)

Middle School Campus Visit
Oct 21, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am (PDT)
Nov 11, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am (PDT)
Nov 18, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am (PDT)
Jan 20, 2023 10:00 am – 11:00 am (PST)

Upper School Open House
Nov 12, 2022 10:00 am – 1:00 PM
Jan 8, 2023 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Online Boarding Program Information Session
Oct 19, 2022 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (PDT)

Upper School Parent Information Session & Tour
Oct 26, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PDT)

Introduction to Independent Schools
Oct 27, 2022 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)

Athenian’s ongoing Commitment to (DEIS) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Nov 9, 2022 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)

Upper School Open House · Full
Nov 12, 2022 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
Jan 8, 2023 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PDT)

Upper School Campus Experience
Oct 20, 2022 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Oct 25, 2022 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Oct 27, 2022 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Nov 3, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Nov 8, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Nov 10, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Nov 15, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PDT)
Nov 17, 2022 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Dec 1, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PST)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Dec 6, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PST)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Dec 8, 2022 11:15 am – 1:00 pm (PST)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)

Please visit the school website for updates.

Application Deadline: Preliminary Deadline
1/12/2023

Application Deadline
2/23/2023

Testing Policy: Standardized testing is not required for admission. Some assessments will be administered like the Athenian’s Math and Writing Exercise for Middle School applicants.

Essay Questions: Applications require student statements and parent questionnaires to be completed which can be found on Ravenna.

Upper School

Student Statement:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/1833780/steps/99523/forms/38608

Parent Questionnaire:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/1833780/steps/99521/forms/37294

Middle School

Student Statement:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/1814681/steps/99524/forms/37292

Parent Questionnaire:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/1814681/steps/99521/forms/37294

Interview Importance: High

The Athenian School College Counseling Department: https://www.athenian.org/about/student-services/college-counseling

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