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We help Asian Americans navigate the admissions process to Nueva!
The Nueva School in San Mateo, CA is regarded as the best private K-12 school in America that provides a rigorous college preparatory education. Its curriculum is designed to help students gain the skills necessary to compete on a global scale. In addition to academics, there is a vast array of electives to further students’ interests and talents.
Is it hard to get into Nueva? Yes, it is hard if you are not prepared and don’t have the right strategies. Being recognized as the best high school for STEM in America and ranked #2 as the best college prep high school in the San Francisco Bay Area, hundreds of families seek admission every year, but only a few are accepted.
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Allen Koh founded Cardinal Education in 2006 as a tutoring company. Later on, clients needed more comprehensive services such as admissions consulting, test preparation, and academic coaching, which led him to change the business model into a full-blown educational consulting firm. Because of our honesty, integrity, and outstanding admissions results, affluent families of different nationalities seek our services. As unaffiliated admissions consultants, we have helped many Asian Americans get into the best schools, such as The Nueva School, which is ranked #1 as the best high school for STEM in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Address: 131 E 28th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
The Nueva School Admissions Website: https://www.nuevaschool.org/admissions/welcome
Student Population: Upper School (9–12): 450
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 15 – 18
Open House and Event Dates: Upper School Campus Tour
Sep 22nd, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Sep 30th, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Oct 3rd, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 9th, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 16th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Oct 17th, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Oct 21st, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Oct 28th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PDT)
Nov 3rd, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Nov 7th, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PST)
Nov 17th, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Nov 18th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PST)
Dec 2nd, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PST)
Dec 16th, 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
Dec 18th, 2025, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (PST)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Sep 24th, 2025, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (PDT)
Upper School Program Preview
Sep 27th, 2025, 9:30 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Oct 15th, 2025, 10:00 am – 10:45 am (PDT)
Upper School Program Preview
Oct 25th, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PDT)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Nov 12th, 2025, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (PST)
Upper School Program Preview
Nov 15th, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)
Upper School Virtual Office Hours
Dec 3rd, 2025, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (PST)
The Big Picture: A Conversation with Division Heads
Dec 10th, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Financial Assistance Workshop
Dec 11th, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (PST)
Application Deadline: January 8, 2026
Testing Policy: Entrance testing is not required and not accepted.
Nueva does not require nor accept the ISEE/SSAT exam results as part of the application process.
IQ assessments are also not required for admission to the Upper School. However, previous IQ assessment results may be submitted to our office via email at admissions@nuevaschool.org.”
Essay Questions: Parent/Guardian Written Questionnaire and Applicant Written Questionnaire can be submitted through Ravenna-Hub admission portal.
Interview Importance: High
The Nueva School College Counseling Department: https://www.nuevaschool.org/academics/upper-school/college-counseling