Cardinal Education is an independent educational consulting company. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any public or private school.
We are expert admissions consultants in Harker School admissions.
The Harker School is one of the largest independent private co-educational institutions in California for K-12 students. It offers a robust and challenging academic program that is balanced with enrichment programs, electives and extracurricular activities.
How hard is it to get into The Harker School? Just like any other top school, admission can be very competitive. There are different application components that you need to prepare for, and we are your best partners to walk with you throughout The Harker School admissions process.
1. Recommendation Letters
2. Transcripts
3. Entrance Exams
– SSAT
– ISEE
4. Student Essay
5. Parent Statement
6. Admissions Interview
Get the grades and the scores you need to make it into Harker!
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Cardinal Education is the most reputable name in private school admissions consulting. Led by founder and CEO, Allen Koh, we have been providing extraordinary admissions advantages to families applying to Harker School for 20 years. We are committed to helping students reach their goals by delivering clarity, honesty, and a strategic path forward. We offer personalized admissions consulting services to make sure our clients achieve their dream of sending their children to the best-fit schools. Let us be your partners in navigating The Harker School admissions process.
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(888)521-5243
Address: 500 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
The Harker School Admissions Website: https://www.harker.org/admission
Student Population: 1,975
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Average Class Size: 14–15
Open House and Event Dates: Upper School Admission Events
Overview of the Upper School (virtual)
October 15, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)
Upper School Open House
November 2, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)
Upper School Campus Visit
September 19, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
September 23, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
September 25, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
September 30, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
October 2, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
October 9, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
Upper School Campus Tour
October 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PDT)
October 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PDT)
November 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST)
Upper School Parent Perspective – Parent Panel
November 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PST)
Application Deadline: 1/8/2026
Testing Policy: All applicants are required to submit either ISEE or SSAT scores.
Essay Questions: Applications require a student statement to be completed, which can be found on Ravenna.
Interview Importance: High
The Harker School College Counseling Department: https://www.harker.org/upper-school/support-services/college-counseling