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Cardinal Education is a trusted expert in independent school admissions consulting. For almost two decades, our insights have given Menlo students and families an admissions advantage by bringing clarity, honesty, and a positive strategic path forward. Our expert admissions process aims for authentic, holistic personal growth and extraordinary admissions outcomes. Our industry-leading track record and an extensive list of clientele speak to our commitment to excellence, as we all navigate this new admissions season where many of the rules have changed. Let us help you be successful and reduce stress as we navigate the Menlo School admissions process together.

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The Writing Sample is a timed essay writing session. Our writing tutors will teach your child essay writing strategies and techniques to come up with well-written content.

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An admissions interview is an important part of the admissions process that needs careful preparation. We can help both parents and students with this important event.

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Menlo strives to help its students reach their full potential academically, and engage in serving their communities. Menlo School is a very challenging school academically, and is best for motivated students who ask questions and take advantage of all the resources Menlo offers. Because of the very high standards and competitive atmosphere of the school, we only encourage very driven, organized, academically confident, and mature students to apply to Menlo.

Address: 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

Phone: (650) 330-2001

Menlo School Admissions Website: https://www.menloschool.org/admissions/

Student Population: 795
Middle School: 214 | Upper School: 581

Student-Teacher Ratio: Middle School: 11:1 | Upper School: 10:1

Average Class Size: Middle School: 18 | Upper School: 18

Open House and Event Dates: Virtual Parent Information Sessions
These sessions will take place from September to December 2022.

Preview Days
Oct. 1, 2022
10:00 – 11:30 AM (PST)
12:30 – 2:00 PM (PST)

Dec 3, 2022
10:00 – 11:30 AM (PST)
12:30 – 2:00 PM (PST)

*Please visit the school website for more information.

Application Deadline: 1/12/2023

Testing Policy: 2023 admission will be test-blind. Menlo will not accept any standardized test scores. As part of the admissions process, applicants will be given a writing sample test where they need to write responses to the given prompts.

Essay Questions: Applications require parent statements and student essays to be completed which can be found on Ravenna.

Middle School
Parent/Guardian Statement
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/1804837/steps/99615/forms/36134

Student Statement:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/1804837/steps/99572/forms/35847

Upper School
Parent/Guardian Statement
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/1790144/steps/99615/forms/36134

Student Essay and Short Answers:
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/1790144/steps/97998/forms/35848

Interview Importance: High

Menlo School College Counseling Department: https://www.menloschool.org/academics/college-counseling.php

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