We make Asian Americans stand out in Nueva School admissions!

The Nueva School in San Mateo, CA is regarded as the best private K-12 school in America that provides a rigorous college preparatory education. Its curriculum is designed to help students gain the skills necessary to compete on a global scale. In addition to academics, there is a vast array of electives to further students’ interests and talents.

Is it hard to get into Nueva? Yes, it is very hard if you are not prepared and don’t have the right strategies. Being recognized as the best high school for STEM in America and ranked #2 as the best college prep high school in the San Francisco Bay Area, hundreds of families seek admission every year, but only a few are accepted.

Our admissions consultants fully understand the nuances of Nueva admissions. We will help you create a strong application profile with the following requirements:

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

We have helped many Asian Americans get into The Nueva School. We can help you too!

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The Nueva School Admissions Consultants

Allen Koh founded Cardinal Education in 2006 as a tutoring company. Later on, clients needed more comprehensive services such as admissions consulting, test preparation, and academic coaching, which led him to change the business model into a full-blown educational consulting firm. Because of our honesty, integrity, and outstanding admissions results, affluent families of different nationalities seek our services. We have helped many Asian Americans get into the best schools, such as The Nueva School, which is ranked #1 as the best high school for STEM in the San Francisco Bay Area. We can help you too!

Interview Preparation

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Personal Statement Help

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As trusted admissions consultants, we offer the best private school admissions consulting and college counseling services that inspire students to reach their full potential.

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Address: 131 E. 28th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403

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

Student Population: Upper (9–12): 450

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 15-18

Open House and Event Dates: Upper School On-Campus Program Preview
Oct. 21, 2023 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct. 21, 2023 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (PDT)
Nov. 11, 2023 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Dec. 9, 2023 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (PST)

Optional Virtual Office Hours
Upper School Office Hours
Sep. 27, 2023 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am (PDT)
Oct. 25, 2023 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am (PDT)
Nov. 9, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm (PST)
Dec. 12, 2023 | 8:30 am – 9:15 am (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)

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

Application Deadline: 1/9/2024

Testing Policy: Nueva does not require nor accept the ISEE/SSAT exam results as part of the application process.
IQ assessment are also not required, but previous IQ assessment results may be submitted.

Essay Questions: Applications require a parent and applicant questionnaires to be completed, which can be found on Ravenna

Parent Questionnaire – Grades 5-12
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/2177093/steps/129604/forms/46587

Applicant Questionnaire
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/2177093/steps/119920/forms/44143

Interview Importance: High

The Nueva School College Counseling Department: https://www.nuevaschool.org/academics/upper-school/college-counseling

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