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We know the secret to a stress-free and successful admissions process.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School fosters student exploration, creativity, engagement, and community connection through a curriculum of adventure and challenges. Students grow an excitement for learning and a passion for making a difference in the world. Our admissions consultants at Cardinal Education can help Asian American students through their admissions process for Colorado Rocky Mountain School and help them find their place in the community. The services we offer to aid in the process include interview preparation, tutoring, academic coaching, and college counseling. With our expert help, students and their families can leave the stress of admissions behind. Let us help you go through the Colorado Rocky Mountain School admissions process:
1. Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Personal Statement
4. Transcript
5. Recommendation Forms
6. Interview
7. SSAT/ISEE
We help our students from beginning to end and celebrate our wins together.
Practice Test
Consultation
Test Prep Tutor
Assessments and Feedback
Let us help you take your first steps in the admissions process. Contact us now!
(888) 521-5243
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Independent Admissions Consultants for Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Stanford alumnus Mr. Allen Koh founded Cardinal Education nearly 20 years ago with the goal of helping Asian American students reach their full academic potential. Our honest, discreet, and holistic approach to the admissions process has gained us the trust and appreciation of the families that we have served. Through building our skills, knowledge, and experience, we have expanded our reach to an international scale and have partnered with families from Ghana, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Singapore, China, UAE, India, Brazil, Oman, Nigeria, South Korea, the UK, and other parts of the world. We have helped students apply and get accepted into some of the most prestigious boarding schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, Deerfield Academy, and many more. We walk students through the easy things and are with them through the hard things.
BOARDING SCHOOL ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS
As trusted admissions consultants, we offer the best boarding school admissions consulting and college counseling services that inspire students to reach their full potential.
(888) 521-5243
Address: 500 Holden Way, Carbondale, Colorado 81623
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Admissions Website: https://www.crms.org/admission/
Student Population: 177
Open House and Event Dates: Open House
October 30, 2024
Experience CRMS Day
April 4, 2025
Campus Tours
The Admission Office staff offers campus tours for students and families interested in learning more about the program. Students actively applying to the school are required to have an interview, which can be scheduled in conjunction with a campus tour led by one of our student ambassadors. To learn more or to schedule your visit and tour of campus, please contact Julie Wiley.
Virtual Information Sessions
CRMS Program Overview
New to CRMS? Join us to learn how the combination of our academic, art, outdoor & service programs, and residential life curriculum make CRMS such an incredible place for young people.
Click here to watch the webinar
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
While the priority application deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications on a rolling basis. We welcome and encourage all interested students and families to contact us.
Testing Policy: Submission of standardized test scores is optional for the 2023-24 application year. This policy allows applicants to decide if their test score accurately reflects their academic ability and potential. For applicants electing to submit scores, they will be reviewed along with other indicators of academic ability. Applicants declining to submit scores will not be negatively impacted in the process. For test information, dates, and locations please visit www.ssat.org. The school code for CRMS is 2506. (Please contact the office directly if you would like to request a fee waiver.)
Character and personal growth are an integral part of a CRMS education, as such all applicants are strongly recommended to take the Character Skills Snapshot here which provides us with richer holistic information about you.
The Character Skills Snapshot Results
Please submit the student’s Snapshot results through “The Snapshot” section on your student online portal. Student Login will be required to take The Snapshot.
* Optional for this school
International applicants are welcome to also submit a TOEFL score, but this is optional as well. (Learn more about the international student program and application process here.)
Essay Questions: Parent Questions, Student Short Answers and Student Essay are available on CRMS Application, SSAT Standard Application Online or Gateway Application.
Interview Importance: High
Colorado Rocky Mountain School College Counseling Department: https://www.crms.org/academics/college-counseling/


