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We help Asian Americans successfully navigate The Waverly School admissions process.
The Waverly School, an independent day school, cultivates a diverse community where students and adults learn from one another through exploration and discovery. Mixed-age classrooms spark academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing independent thinkers for lifelong learning and advanced education. Nearby Waverly Farm, an organic haven, invites hands-on nature engagement, wildlife observation, experiments, and inspired writing sessions amid natural surroundings.
As unbiased independent consultants, we provide tailored guidance to help your Asian American child excel in The Waverly School admissions process. We craft compelling profiles addressing key application requirements like the following:
1. Parent Interview
2. Teacher Recommendations
3. Transcripts
We can make your child stand out in the Waverly School admissions process.
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Address: 67 West Bellevue Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105
The Waverly School Admissions Website: https://thewaverlyschool.org/admissions
Student Population: 360
Elementary School: 180
Middle school: 60
High school: 120
Average Class Size: Preschool: 24
Kindergarten-6: 25
Middle School: 12
High School: 12
Student-Teacher Ratio: Preschool: 6:1
Elementary bv t6tuschool: 12:1
Middle school: 11:1
High school: 11:1
Open House and Event Dates: Farm Open House
October 4, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Campus Open House
(Preschool – 12th Grade)
November 15, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
December 13, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
School Tours
Preschool– 6th Grade: Select Thursdays
9:00 –10:30 a.m. | Elementary Campus
Tours are for parents and caregivers only.
Middle School (Grades 7– 8): Select Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 –10:30 a.m. | Upper Campus
Tours are for parents and caregivers only.
High School (Grades 9– 12): Select Wednesdays
9:00 –10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Upper Campus Curriculum Night + Club Fair
For Grades 7 –12 Grade Applicants and Families
October 22 at 6:00 p.m. | Upper Campus
3rd — 6th Curriculum Night
November 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Early Childhood Curriculum Night
For Preschool — 2nd Grade Families
November 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Fall & Winter Virtual Sessions:
Preschool through 12th Grade (Virtual)
October 7 | 6:00 p.m.
Preschool through 12th Grade (Virtual)
December 2 |6:00 p.m.
January 8 at 6:00 p.m
Three-Part January Webinar Series:
The Parent Perspective — A Parent Panel
January 15 | 6:00 p.m.
Ravens Reflect – Life After Waverly (An Alumni Panel)
January 22 | 6:00 p.m.
Inside the Classroom – A Faculty Panel
January 29 | 6:00 p.m.
Middle School: Visit Day (Required)
February 4, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: Early Application Deadline
12/12/2025
Regular Application Deadline:
1/20/2026
Testing Policy: No tests are required for admission.
Essay Questions: Applications require a parent statement to be completed, which can be found on the admissions portal.
Interview Importance: High