Cardinal Education is an independent educational consulting company. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any public or private school.
Our independent educational consultants can help Asian Americans navigate Capitol Hill Day School admissions.
Capitol Hill Day School is a private, coeducational day school in Washington, DC, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Known for its progressive, experiential approach to education, the school integrates field studies, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary instruction into the curriculum. CHDS values diversity, critical thinking, and community involvement, creating an environment where students become engaged, curious learners. The admissions process includes student assessments, parent interviews, school visits, and teacher recommendations, so early and thorough preparation is key. We are proud to have worked with families seeking a creative, mission-driven education during the Capitol Hill Day School admissions process. We provide personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Interview Preparation
2. Teacher Recommendations
3. Student Questionnaire and Parent Statement
4. Further application support
At Cardinal Education, we help your family present a genuine, insightful application that showcases your child’s curiosity, creativity, and fit with CHDS’s learning-by-doing philosophy
Practice Test
Consultation
Test Prep Tutor
Assessments and Feedback
We can help you begin your admissions process today. Call us now!
(888) 521-5243
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Independent Admissions Consulting for Capitol Hill Day School
Mr. Allen Koh, a Stanford alumnus and a globally recognized expert in boarding school admissions and college counseling, officially founded Cardinal Education as a local tutoring company in the Bay Area in 2006. We have an extensive list of sophisticated clientele hailing from affluent neighborhoods in the US and around the world. We have grown to become a highly regarded educational consulting firm trusted by families from other countries like the UK, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Oman, UAE, Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, South Korea, India, Egypt, and other parts of the globe. We are trusted because of our honesty, professionalism, and integrity. Through holistic strategy consulting, our experts have successfully helped students get into the best boarding schools like Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and The River School, to name a few. Let our educational consultants, tutors, and academic coaches help you achieve exceptional admissions outcomes.
PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS
As trusted admissions consultants, we offer the best private school admissions consulting and college counseling services that inspire students to reach their full potential.
(888) 521-5243
Address: 210 S Carolina Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Capitol Hill Day School Admissions Website: https://www.chds.org/admissions
Student Population: 238
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Open House and Event Dates: Parent/Guardian Tours
Small group tours are available on weekday mornings at 9:00 a.m. from September through early January. Tours are led by the Admissions Director and Head of School and last about an hour.
Open Houses and Webinars
CHDS will host both in-person and virtual events this fall. Admissions 101: Navigating the Application & Financial Assistance Process will be held virtually on October 23, 2024. The Early Childhood & Elementary Programs Open House (PreK4 to Grade 4) takes place on campus November 13, 2024. The Middle School Program Open House (Grades 5 to 8) follows on December 3, 2024. Coffee and Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at CHDS will be held on campus December 13, 2024.
Application Deadline: January 3, 2025
Testing Policy: Visit the school’s official website to know more about the school’s testing policy!
Essay Questions: Applications require the completion of a Student Questionnaire (only for applicants to 3rd – 8th) and a Parent Statement are available on Ravenna-Hub application portal.
Interview Importance: High (optional)


