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Are you an Asian American wanting to get into Saddle River Day School?
We can help you!
Saddle River Day School is a private, coeducational college-preparatory day school located in Saddle River, New Jersey. Serving students from preschool through grade 12, SRDS is known for its personalized learning environment, innovative curriculum, and strong focus on creativity, leadership, and global citizenship. The school offers rigorous academics, including AP and honors courses, along with standout programs in entrepreneurship, the arts, athletics, and service learning. With small class sizes and individualized college counseling, Saddle River Day prepares students for success at top universities while nurturing their talents and personal growth. The admissions process includes academic transcripts, personal essays, teacher recommendations, interviews, and optional SSAT or ISEE scores.
At Cardinal Education, we’ve helped Asian American and international families navigate the Saddle River Day School admissions process with insight and strategy. We offer personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Online Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Personal Essay
4. Academic Transcripts and Report Cards
5. Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Forms
6. Interview Preparation and Coaching
7. SSAT/ISEE/HSPT
At Cardinal Education, we help students submit compelling, well-rounded applications that reflect academic excellence, creativity, and alignment with Saddle River Day School’s mission to foster independent thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.
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Consultation
Test Prep Tutor
Assessments and Feedback
Call us today to begin the first steps to your admissions process!
(888) 521-5243
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Mr. Allen Koh, a Stanford alumnus and a globally recognized expert in private 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 Asian American students get into the best private schools like Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Saddle River Day School, to name a few. Let our educational consultants, tutors, and academic coaches help you achieve exceptional admissions outcomes.
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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: 147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
Saddle River Day School Admissions Website: https://www.saddleriverday.org/admissions
Student Population: 540 | Lower School: 146 | Middle School: 146 | Upper School: 247
Average Class Size: 12
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Open House and Event Dates: Grades 9-12 Open House
January 8, 2025
Visit Days
Grades K-4
November 4, 2024
December 2, 2024
Grades 5-12
October 14, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 3, 2024
January 9, 2025
Virtual Information Session for Grades 5-12
April 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm
Application Deadline: Early Application Deadline: December 5, 2024
Regular Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Testing Policy: Applicants may submit SSAT/ISEE/HSPT scores.
Essay Questions: Questions for parents are available in the application form on the Finalsite admissions portal.
Interview Importance: High
Saddle River Day School College Counseling Department: https://www.saddleriverday.org/academics/college-counseling