Admissions

Your journey begins here

Deciding upon a school is an incredibly important step in the education of your child. We welcome you to learn more about our customized programs.

From highly gifted students who find a regular classroom setting too limiting to students who want a customized coaching approach to shine academically, we work with students to maximize both their learning experience and their self-confidence.

Application process

1. Review the application

Review the application and gather materials you need to submit:
  • Student essay
  • Request for student records
  • Letters of recommendation
  • $125 application fee

2. Student Essay

Please have your student answer the following questions in a maximum of 300 words.

The essay must be uploaded to the application site before you can submit.

  • What have you done to prepare yourself for a new school year, both in and out of the classroom?
  • What do you hope to contribute and accomplish over the next three–six years?
  • Why do you want to attend MSS?

3. Request for student records

A physical parent/guardian signature is required for the release of student records. Please request and sign a Release of School Records form from your student’s current school and have them return the educational records to Main Street Scholars.

60 Stone Pine Road, Suite 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
attn: Dawn McGee, Head of School

4. Letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation—one each from the principal and a teacher—are required, especially if a student has any inconsistency in his or her academic performance or disciplinary issues.

The school should submit these letters directly to Main Street Scholars.

60 Stone Pine Road, Suite 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
attn: Dawn McGee, Head of School

5. Submit your application

Make sure you have your student essay ready to include.

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6. Student interview

A parent(s)/student interview is required for all applicants. Please call us to schedule an interview after you submit your application.

650.440.4725

Key dates and events

  • Open house
    August 5, 2019, 6–7:30 pm
  • Applications open for 2019–2020
    June 14
  • Application deadline
    August 10
  • Student interviews
    throughout summer
  • Tuition assistance applications open
    June 1
  • Tuition assistance deadline
    August 10
    Need-based, in order of receipt
  • Notification of acceptance
    five working days
    After receipt of completed application and interview
  • Notification of tuition assistance
    5 working days
    After acceptance and receipt of assistance application

60 Stone Pine Road, Suite 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650.440.4725

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