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Admission Procedures 2008-2009 Academic Year

Bay School of San Francisco campus information

Campus Visit and Interview
If you are interested in visiting the Bay School, please call us at 415.513.4000.

Please note: Although we try to accommodate as many students as possible, visit appointment times are limited. Campus visits are not required to apply for admission, and enrollment decisions will not be affected by whether or not a student has attended a campus visit.

Interviews are required for all applicants. The Bay School prioritizes interviewing those students who have submitted Part I of their applications. When we have received Part I of the application and the application fee, we will call applicants to schedule their interview.

Test Registration (Freshman applicants only)
Although our preferred test is the SSAT, we do accept scores from any of the tests listed below. If you plan to submit scores from a test other than the SSAT, please contact the Admission Office.

  • SSAT: Register online at www.ssat.org or request a registration booklet from the Admission Office. Please be sure to designate the Bay School (code #1500) on the test form.
  • ISEE: Register online at www.erbtest.org.
  • ERB, SAT9 and CTBS. Scores from these tests are usually included with the school transcripts.
  • High School Placement Test (HSPT)

Financial Aid
For more information, please read the Bay School Financial Aid policy. If you are interested in receiving an application for financial aid, please contact the Bay School Admission Office.

The Parent Financial Statement (PFS) should be sent to SSSFA in New Jersey to arrive by Friday, January 30th, 2009. Copies of the parent financial statement and 2007 federal tax forms (required), with 1040 and 4506 forms included are due to the Bay School Business Office by Friday, February 28th, 2009.

Complete Your Admission Application

Part I: Parent/Guardian Common Application
A non-refundable application fee of $80 is due. Check should be made payable to: The Bay School of San Francisco.
Please contact the Admission Office to request a waiver of the application fee. Please note: courtesy filing date for Part I, parent/guardian information, is Monday, December 1, 2008.

Part II: Candidate Application
Filing date is Thursday, January 15, 2009.
Includes student essay and information.

Have Your Teachers Complete Their Recommendations - Math, English and Principal/Counselor
Please request that your teachers complete and return the three recommendations and your official transcript as soon as possible to expedite consideration of your application. All recommendation forms must be received by Thursday, January 15, 2009.