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Our admissions consultants can help you get into Nueva, one of the best private K-12 schools in America.
The Nueva School in San Mateo offers a rigorous college preparatory education for upper school students. Its curriculum is geared toward overcoming real-world challenges to equip students with skills that will make them globally competitive. Aside from academics, there are also hundreds of electives that students can choose from to enable them to pursue their interests and develop skills.
How hard is it to get into Nueva? The admissions process is highly competitive making it difficult to get in. 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.
If you need help with your applications, our educational consultants will meticulously guide you through the following admissions requirements:
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2. Admissions Interview
3. Parent Statement
4. Personal Statement
5. Transcript
6. Recommendation Letters
Our private school admissions consulting is holistic to make sure your child discovers and develops their full potential as they navigate the Nueva School admissions process.
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Address: 131 E 28th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
The Nueva School Admissions Website: https://www.nuevaschool.org/admissions/welcome
Student Population: Upper School (9–12): 450
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 15 – 18
Open House and Event Dates: Upper School Campus Tour
Sep 22nd, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Sep 30th, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Oct 3rd, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 9th, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 16th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Oct 17th, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 21st, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Oct 28th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Nov 3rd, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Nov 7th, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Nov 17th, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Nov 18th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PST)
Dec 2nd, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PST)
Dec 16th, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Dec 18th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PST)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Sep 24th, 2025, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (PDT)
Upper School Program Preview
Sep 27th, 2025, 9:30 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Oct 15th, 2025, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT)
Upper School Program Preview
Oct 25th, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PDT)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Nov 12th, 2025, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (PST)
Upper School Program Preview
Nov 15th, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Dec 3rd, 2025, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (PST)
The Big Picture: A Conversation with Division Heads
Dec 10th, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Financial Assistance Workshop
Dec 11th, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (PST)
Application Deadline: January 8, 2026
Testing Policy: Entrance testing is not required and not accepted.
Nueva does not require nor accept the ISEE/SSAT exam results as part of the application process.
IQ assessments are also not required for admission to the Upper School. However, previous IQ assessment results may be submitted to our office via email at admissions@nuevaschool.org.”
Essay Questions: Parent/Guardian Written Questionnaire and Applicant Written Questionnaire can be submitted through Ravenna-Hub admission portal.
Interview Importance: High
The Nueva School College Counseling Department: https://www.nuevaschool.org/academics/upper-school/college-counseling