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La Jolla Country Day School prepares its students to be life-long learners and explorers as they encourage their students to be inquisitive by providing them with different avenues for discovery. Students engage in experiential learning opportunities to challenge their minds, build character, develop positive relationships with one another, and understand social responsibility within the community. As unaffiliated independent consultants, we offer unbiased advice to let your child stand out in the La Jolla Country Day School admissions process.

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Address: 9490 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla Country Day School Admissions Website: https://www.ljcds.org/admission

Student Population: 1125

Average Class Size: Lower School: 16-20 | Middle & Upper School: 16-20

Open House and Event Dates: For the 2021-2022 Admission Cycle

Open House
November 6, 2021 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Virtual Campus Tour
Middle School Tour (Grades 5 & 6)
Oct 26, 2021

Middle School Tour (Grades 7 & 8)
Oct 21 & 28, 2021
Nov 4 & 11, 2021 2021
Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2021
Every Thursday of January 2022

Upper School Tour
Oct 21 & 28, 2021
Nov 4 & 11, 2021
Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2021
Every Thursday of January 2022

In-Person Campus Tour

Middle School Tour
Oct 25 & 27, 2021
Nov 8 & 15, 2021
Dec 1,3,8,9 & 15, 2021

Upper School Tour
Nov 10,15 & 29, 2021
Dec 1,6,8,13 & 15, 2021
Jan 10 & 24, 2022

Virtual Division Informatin Sessions

Middle School Virtual Information Session
Octo 26, 2021
Dec 1, 2021

Upper School Virtual Information Session
Oct 28, 2021
Dec 10, 2021

All-School Admission Virtual Events

Athletics Meet and Greet
Nov 15, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Student Panel
Nov 18, 2021 7:30 p.m.
Jan 27, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Meet and Greet
Nov 29, 2021 7:30 p.m.
Jan 6, 2022 7:30 p.m.

An evening with Dr. Krahn, Head of School
December 2, 2021 7:30 p.m.
Feb 3, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Parent Experience Panel
Dec 7, 2021 7:30 p.m.
Jan 13, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Special Programs Meet and Greet
(Innovation, Center for Excellence in Citizenship and Service Learning)
December 9, 2021 7:30 p.m.
Jan 10, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Diversity, Equity, and Culture at LJCDS
Jan 25, 2022

Meet the Teachers (by division)
Middle School
Feb 8, 2022

Upper School
Feb 10, 2022

Application Deadline: 2/1/2022

Testing Policy: ISEE is required for admission.

Essay Questions: Applications require a parent statement to be completed which can be found on the admission portal.

https://ljcds.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in

Interview Importance: High

La Jolla Country Day School College Counseling Department: https://www.ljcds.org/academics/college-counseling

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