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Our educational consultants are experts in helping Asian Americans get into Harker.
The Harker School is a college preparatory day school that is considered to be one of the largest independent private co-educational institutions in California. It offers a robust and challenging academic program, enrichment classes, electives, and extracurricular activities.
Getting into The Harker School as an Asian American can be quite challenging, especially in the upper school because of the limited number of students they take in each year. As experts in admissions, we can help you stand out in the following application requirements:
1. Recommendation Letters
2. Transcripts
3. Entrance Exams
– SSAT
– ISEE
4. Student Essay
5. Parent Statement
6. Admissions Interview
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Address: 500 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
The Harker School Admissions Website: https://www.harker.org/admission
Student Population: 1,975
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Average Class Size: 14–15
Open House and Event Dates: Upper School Admission Events
Overview of the Upper School (virtual)
October 15, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PDT)
Upper School Open House
November 2, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)
Upper School Campus Visit
September 19, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
September 23, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
September 25, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
September 30, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
October 2, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
October 9, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PDT)
Upper School Campus Tour
October 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PDT)
October 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PDT)
November 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST)
Upper School Parent Perspective – Parent Panel
November 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PST)
Application Deadline: 1/8/2026
Testing Policy: All applicants are required to submit either ISEE or SSAT scores.
Essay Questions: Applications require a student statement to be completed, which can be found on Ravenna.
Interview Importance: High
The Harker School College Counseling Department: https://www.harker.org/upper-school/support-services/college-counseling