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We can help Asian American students find their place at Lowell School.
Lowell School is a private, coeducational day school located in Northwest Washington, DC, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Known for its progressive educational philosophy, emphasis on social-emotional learning, and inclusive community, Lowell offers a child-centered curriculum that fosters curiosity, independence, and critical thinking. With small class sizes, vibrant arts and athletics programs, and a focus on equity and justice, Lowell School creates an environment where students are encouraged to grow academically and personally. The admissions process includes student and parent interviews, academic records, teacher recommendations, and classroom visits—making early preparation important for families interested in this dynamic learning community.
At Cardinal Education, we’ve helped families—including Asian American families—successfully apply to competitive progressive schools like Lowell School. We provide personalized, step-by-step guidance in:
1. Online Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Observation and Visit Coordination
4. Academic Records and Progress Reports
5. Teacher Recommendation Forms
6. Parent and Student Interview Preparation
7. Early Childhood and Elementary Application Support
At Cardinal Education, we work closely with families to develop an application that reflects your child’s natural curiosity, love of learning, and fit with Lowell School’s mission to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and a strong sense of social responsibility.
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Our CEO and founder, Mr. Allen Koh, created the company nearly two decades ago to help students reach their full academic potential. Within that time, we have grown our skills, knowledge, and experience in the admission process and adopted an honest, holistic, and discreet approach to the admissions process to ensure families can rely on us for their students’ academic needs. Cardinal Education has become one of the most trusted internationally recognized consulting firms within the industry, and we still continue to grow. We have helped Asian American students get accepted into some of the most respected boarding schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Lowell School, among others. We have expanded our reach from a local Bay Area business to an international firm that reaches students from countries like Ghana, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Singapore, China, UAE, India, Brazil, Oman, Nigeria, South Korea, and the UK.
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Address: 1640 Kalmia Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20012
Lowell School Admissions Website: https://www.lowellschool.org/admissions/welcome
Student Population: 320+
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Open House and Event Dates: Parent/Guardian Tour
Campus tours are a good way to learn more about the school’s programs and see what it’s like to be a student there.
Student Applicant Visit/Playdate
Grades 1-5:
Half-day classroom visit with current-grade peers, including lessons, snack, recess, and an academic screening.
Grades 6-8:
Half-day shadowing a Middle School host, with academic activities, an academic screening, and a one-on-one meeting with a faculty member.
Pre-Primary & Kindergarten:
Small-group Playdates with age-matched applicants in January and February 2025.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
Testing Policy: Applicants are not required to submit test scores. Instead, they accept state or privately administered tests such as neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan, speech/language evaluation, or OT evaluation.
Essay Questions: Applications require a Parent/Guardian Questionnaire and Student Essay (3rd–8th-grade applicants), which can be completed on Ravenna-Hub.
Interview Importance: High