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Are you an Asian American wanting to get into Hillbrook School? We can help!
Located in Los Gatos, Hillbrook School is recognized as one of the best private schools in California. Its distinctive and challenging curriculum strives to encourage pupils to learn creatively and independently to realize their greatest potential.
Our educational counselors can provide you with information on how to apply to Hillbrook School. As independent tutors, academic coaches, and admissions consultants, we will help you with the Hillbrook School application process by establishing a solid profile with the following application requirements.
1. Parent Statement
2. Student Statement
3. Transcript
4. Teacher Recommendations
5. Admissions Interview
6. STAR Assessment
As an independent educational consulting company, we are aware of the struggles Asian Americans encounter in the admissions process and we help them successfully navigate Hillbrook admissions.
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Hillbrook School Admissions Consultants
Cardinal Education’s CEO, Allen Koh, is a Stanford alumnus who launched this company in 2006. After two decades, it has garnered its reputation as a well-known educational consulting company that delivers amazing admissions results to families all over the world. Cardinal Education provides one-on-one consulting online or through our headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our areas of expertise include tutoring, academic coaching, and private school admissions consulting. Families seek our comprehensive and individualized guidance as they navigate the cutthroat world of private school admissions. Our success lies in our holistic approach which focuses on a student’s overall personality and character development, not just on getting good grades and test scores. As we assist students with their Hillbrook School admissions process, we also help them reach their full potential to achieve academic success.
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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.
(888) 521-5243
Address: 300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Hillbrook School Admissions Website: https://www.hillbrook.org/admission/welcome
Student Population: 440
Average Class Size: 18
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Admission Events: In-person Open House dates:
Saturday, October 25th, 9 am-12 pm
Sunday, November 9th, 9 am-12 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
Jan 16th, 2026, 10:45 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Jan 23rd, 2026, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PST)
Jan 26th, 2026, 10:45 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Feb 4th, 2026, 10:45 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Feb 6th, 2026, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PST)
K SIBLING & STAFF ONLY Readiness Playgroup
Dec 5th, 2025, 10:45 am – 11:30 am (PST)
JK/K Applicant Parent Tour
September 9, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
September 11, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
September 18, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
September 23, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
September 25, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
September 30, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 2, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 7, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 9, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 14, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 21, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 23, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
October 28, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
November 4, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
November 6, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
November 13, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
November 18, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
November 20, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
December 2, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
December 4, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
December 9, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
December 11, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
December 16, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
December 18, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 8, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 13, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 15, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 20, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 22, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 27, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
January 29, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
February 3, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
February 5, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
February 10, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
February 12, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
February 24, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
February 26, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
March 3, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
March 5, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PST)
March 10, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
March 12, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
March 31, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
April 2, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
April 14, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
April 16, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
April 21, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
April 23, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:15 am (PDT)
Middle School Visit Day 6th Grade Applicant
September 24, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
October 15, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
October 22, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
November 12, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
November 19, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
December 10, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
January 14, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
January 28, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
February 11, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
February 25, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PST)
March 11, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
April 15, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
April 29, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
May 13, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:15 pm (PDT)
Middle School Parent Tour 5th-8th Grade Applicants
September 10, 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
September 24, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
October 8, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
October 16, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
November 5, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
November 19, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
December 10, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
January 7, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
January 21, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
February 4, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
February 25, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
March 11, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
April 22, 2026 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Upper School Visit Day 9th-12th Grade Applicant
October 29, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PDT)
November 12, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
December 10, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
January 7, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
January 21, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
January 28, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
February 4, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
February 11, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
February 18, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
February 25, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
March 4, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PST)
March 11, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PDT)
April 1, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PDT)
April 15, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Upper School Parent Tour 9th-12th Grade Applicants
Oct 7th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Oct 23rd, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Oct 27th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Nov 3rd, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Nov 12th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Nov 13th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Nov 18th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Dec 3rd, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Dec 10th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Dec 17th, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Jan 8th, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Jan 22nd, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Jan 27th, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Feb 3rd, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Feb 10th, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Feb 24th, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Mar 3rd, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Mar 10th, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Mar 31st, 2026, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Reach Beyond Scholars Tour / Upper School
Oct 21st, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Application Deadline: 1/29/2026
Testing Policy: Applicants are required to complete the STAR Assessment.
Essay Questions: Applications require parent and student statements to be completed, which can be found on Ravenna.
Interview Importance: High


