Applying to Santa Catalina School

Thank you for your interest in Santa Catalina School. We welcome this opportunity to get to know you better, and look forward to receiving your application.

There are three ways to apply:

Apply online.
Download and fill out the forms below.
or call 831.655.9356 to request an admission packet be sent to you by mail.

All application forms, SSAT scores, and campus visits are due by February 1, 2010.

Application Procedures
The Application Procedures guide you through the application process.

Application for Admission
The Application for Admission should be completed and returned with the application fee.

Applicant Questionnaire & Writing Sample
The Applicant Questionnaire & Writing Sample should be completed and writing samples attached.

School Report
The School Report should be completed by your Head of School or Counselor and returned directly to the Upper School Admission Office.

Transcript Release
The Transcript Release should be given to your Head of School or Counselor, who will then send us your transcript for the last two years, including grades for the first semester of the current year.

English Recommendation
The English Recommendation should be completed by your current English teacher and returned directly to the Upper School Admission Office.

Mathematics Recommendation
The Mathematics Recommendation should be completed by your current mathematics teacher and returned directly to the Upper School Admission Office.

Personal Recommendation (optional)
The Personal Recommendation should be completed by an adult who knows you in a non-academic setting. This may include a coach, member of the clergy or family friend.

Parent Statement
The Parent Statement should be completed by parents or guardians.

Please send all completed forms to:

Santa Catalina School
Upper School Admission Office
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940-5291

Standardized Testing
Applicants are required to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). The PSAT is accepted for students applying for Grade 11. Non-native English speakers are required to take the TOEFL.

Personal Interview
All applicants and their parents are to come to Santa Catalina for a Visit Day, which includes an interview, class visits, and a tour of campus. For priority consideration, please schedule your Visit Day between October 1 and February 1. The Admission Office is open Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, please call 831.655.9356.