We can make your child stand out in Nueva Hillsborough admissions.

Ranked as the best private K–-12 school in America, Nueva offers a challenging curriculum that utilizes project-based programs to promote and enhance the experiential learning of gifted students. Students in lower and middle school attend classes at the Hillsborough campus.

How hard is it to get into Nueva? Admission is highly competitive and limited to highly motivated students who can handle the rigorous curriculum. As the experts in Nueva admissions, we will assist you in completing the following and will help you create a great application profile:

1. Virtual Timed Writing Sample
2. Admissions Interview
3. Parent Statement
4. Personal Statement
5. Transcript
6. Recommendation Letters

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Allen Koh founded Cardinal Education in 2006 as a local tutoring company in the Bay Area. Since then, we have expanded our services to provide more comprehensive help to families all over the world. We are now regarded as the best educational consulting company that specializes in private school admissions, tutoring, and academic coaching. Many Asian American families come to us to seek help with the Nueva School admissions process. Our insights and honest advice have given students an admissions advantage by bringing clarity, honesty, and a positive strategic path forward. With almost two decades of experience, we know how to get your child into Nueva Hillsborough.

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Address: 6565 CA-35, Hillsborough, CA 94010

The Nueva School Admissions Website: https://www.nuevaschool.org/admissions/welcome

Student Population: Lower (PreK–4): 217 | Middle (5–8): 300

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 15–18

Open House and Event Dates: Lower School:
Lower School Virtual Program Preview
Oct 4, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)
Nov 15 2023 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PST)

Optional Virtual Office Hours
Lower School Office Hours · Full
Sep 21, 2023 | 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT)

Lower School Office Hours
Sep 21, 2023 | 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT) · Full
Oct 19, 2023 | 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT) · Full
Nov 2, 2023 | 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT)
Dec 8, 2023 | 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PST)

Virtual Financial Assistance Workshop
Nov 28, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)

Other Ways To Discover Nueva

The Big Picture: E&I, Giftedness, and SEL at Nueva
Oct 18 2023 | 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm (PDT)

Middle School:
On-Campus Program Preview

Middle School Program Preview
Oct 14, 2023, 9:30 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 14, 2023, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (PDT)
Nov 4, 2023, 9:30 am – 11:30 am (PDT)

Optional Virtual Office Hours

Middle School Office Hours
Sep 28 2023, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT)
Oct 26, 2023, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT)
Nov 15, 2023, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PST)
Dec 7, 2023, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PST)

Optional Middle School On-Campus Tour
Middle School Campus Tour
Sep 12, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Sep 21, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Sep 26, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Sep 27, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Oct 3, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Oct 5, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Oct 11, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Oct 12, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Oct 17, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Oct 19, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PDT)
Nov 15, 2023, 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Dec 5, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PST)
Dec 12, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:15 am (PST)

Other Ways To Discover Nueva

Virtual Financial Assistance Workshop
Nov 28, 2023, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)

The Big Picture: E&I, Giftedness, and SEL at Nueva
Oct 18, 2023, 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm (PDT)

Application Deadline: 1/9/2024

Testing Policy: No standardized tests are required for admission. However, you should complete and submit an IQ assessment by a licensed psychologist. IQ Assessment for lower school is due on January 20, 2024, and Middle school is due on January 19, 2024.

Essay Questions: For Lower School, applications require a parent/guardian questionnaire for grades Pre-K–4.
Parent Questionnaire:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/844215/applications/2177124/steps/123943/forms/46578

For Middle School, applications require a parent/guardian statement for grades 5–12 to be completed which can be found on Ravenna
Parent/Guardian Statement:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/2177112/steps/129604/forms/46587

Interview Importance: High

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