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Castilleja is ranked as the best all-girls high school in the Santa Clara County, San Francisco Bay Area, and the whole of California. It belongs to the top 20 best private high schools in the U.S. The Castilleja curriculum places a strong emphasis on intellectual development and growth, focused on raising young women who are creative problem-solvers, compassionate, and active global citizens.

How hard is it to get into Castilleja? With an acceptance rate of 10%, Castilleja is one of the hardest private schools to get into. Getting professional help from independent admissions consultants like Cardinal Education will boost your chances. Experienced educational consultants will guide you throughout the admissions process. Some of the important application requirements to consider are the following:

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2. Proctored Writing Sample
3. Student Essay
4. Recommendation Letters
5. Transcripts

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Castilleja School Admissions Website: https://www.castilleja.org/admission/applying-to-castilleja

Student Population: 416
Middle School: 184 | Upper School: 232

Average Class Size: 15

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Open House and Event Dates: Middle School
6th Grade Campus Visit and Interview
Sep 18, 23, 24, 30, 2024 | 9:30 am – 11:00 am (PDT)
Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2024 | 9:30 am – 11:00 am (PDT)

Discover Castilleja: Middle School Preview Day
October 19, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST
December 14, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST

Parent/Guardian Admission Information Session (Spanish)
Oct 16, 2024 | 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PDT)

Latinx Parent Affinity Group Event
Dec 17, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)

Upper School
9th grade Campus Visit
Sep 24, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Oct 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)

High School Preview Day
Nov 16, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am (PST)

Parent/Guardian Information Session (virtual)
Sep 26, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PDT)
Oct 7, 2024, 8:30 am – 9:00 am (PDT)
Oct 16, 2024, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PDT) (Spanish)
Oct 23, 2024, 8:30 am – 9:00 am (PDT)
Nov 4, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PST)
Nov 11, 2024, 8:30 am – 9:00 am (PST)
Nov 19, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PST)
Dec 9, 2024, 8:30 am – 9:00 am (PST)

Parent/Guardian Meetup
Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (PDT)
Sep 27th, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PDT)
Oct 11th, 2024, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (PDT)
Oct 25th, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PDT)
Oct 25th, 2024, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (PDT)
Nov 6th, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PST)
Nov 7th, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PST)
Dec 20th, 2024, 9:00 am – 9:30 am (PST)
Oct 30th, 2024, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PDT)

Tuition Assistance Information Event
November 13, 2024 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
November 14, 2024 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (English)

Latinx Parent Affinity Group Event
Dec 17th, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)

Application Deadline: 1/9/2025

Testing Policy: Standardized tests are not required for admission. Middle and High School applicants must sign up for the Proctored Writing Sample. This is a 30-minute online writing activity proctored by Test Innovators.

Essay Questions: Applications require parent and student questionnaires and essays to be completed, which can be found on Ravenna.

Interview Importance: High

Castilleja School College Counseling Department: https://www.castilleja.org/learning/college-counseling

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