Application Process
We are honored to work with families that are interested in learning more about MTS and look forward to getting to know your family throughout the admission season. We think of the families that are interested in learning more about MTS as an extension of our community. We strive to offer an inclusive, engaging, informative, and worthwhile experience as families explore MTS. All questions are welcome and if there are any ways in which we can better accommodate your family or provide more information in getting to MTS, please do not hesitate to be in touch with Amy Pearson (apearson@mttam.org) or Tricia Garcia (tgarcia@mttam.org).
Applying to Mount Tamalpais School
Applications for Mount Tamalpais school are submitted through Ravenna, by creating a student profile and searching for ‘Mount Tamalpais School’.
Please note that searches for “Mt. Tamalpais School” will not show our school in the results.
Kindergarten @ MTS
Kindergarten is our main entry point and we welcome up to 24 new kindergarteners each year.
Children applying to enter kindergarten in 2023 must be 5 years old by September 1, 2023.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Application Steps
- Visit MTS
- Attend Admissions Events
- Schedule Your Kindergarten/Grade 1 Playdate
- Complete Applicant Videos
- Submit Your Application
- Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview
Visit MTS
Attend Admissions Events
Schedule Your Kindergarten/Grade 1 Playdate
Complete Applicant Videos
Submit Your Application
Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview
Grades 2-5 Application Steps
Lower School @ MTS
Space availability in 1st – 5th grades varies; please contact our Director of Admissions, Amy Pearson to discuss openings.
There is space availability in 5th grade; we look forward to meeting our 5th grade applicants and their families.
Middle School @ MTS
Sixth grade is an important entry point at MTS, and we gladly welcome up to 8-10 new 6th graders each year.
Space availability in 7th and 8th grade varies; please contact our Director of Admissions Amy Pearson to discuss openings. We typically do not accept applicants for 8th grade entry.
Grades 6-8 Application Steps
- Visit MTS
- Attend Admissions Events
- Submit Your Application
- Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview
- Schedule Your Student Shadow Experience
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
Visit MTS
Attend Admissions Events
Submit Your Application
Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview
Schedule Your Student Shadow Experience
Complete the Student Questionnaire
Working With Ravenna
The bulk of your MTS application will be completed in Ravenna, our online application portal. If you have questions about working within your online application, please feel free to contact Ravenna Solutions (help@ravennasolutions.com). To get started with Ravenna, follow these steps:
- Visit ravenna-hub.com and create your account.
- Complete your Student Profile (student & family information, education history, etc).
- Under region, select "San Francisco Bay Area".
- In the "School Directory" search for "Mount Tamalpais School" and click "Apply"!
Decision Dates
Final admission decisions are posted through your Ravenna account starting at noon on March 16, 2023. Families have until 10:00 am on Thursday, March 23, 2023 to accept or deny admission offers.
Applicants placed in the wait pool will be notified if a space opens after the initial decisions have been posted. Candidates who are not accepted are welcome to call the admission office to discuss the decision.