Application Process - Mount Tamalpais School

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

After taking a campus tour, complete the Parent/Guardian Application by January 12, 2023. Contact Tricia Garcia in the Admissions Office for an application fee waiver if your financial circumstances so warrant.

As part of the application process, a completed teacher recommendation form is required. Applicant families delegate the teacher recommendation form through their Ravenna account. Transcripts are also required for applicants to first grade and above. First grade applicant families should use this transcript release form to sign, date, and submit to the applicant's school for records to be released.

Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview

Grades 2-5 Application Steps

Visit MTS

Attend Admissions Events

Submit Your Application

After taking a campus tour, complete the Parent/Guardian Application by January 12, 2023. Contact Tricia Garcia in the Admissions Office for an application fee waiver if your financial circumstances so warrant.

As part of the application process, a completed teacher recommendation form is required. Applicant families delegate the teacher recommendation form through their Ravenna account. Transcripts are also required; please use this transcript release form to sign, date, and submit to the applicant's school for records to be released.

Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview

Schedule Your Student Shadow Day

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

After taking a campus tour, complete the Parent/Guardian Application by January 27, 2023. Contact Tricia Garcia in the Admissions Office for an application fee waiver if your financial circumstances so warrant.

As part of the application process, a completed teacher recommendation form is required. Applicant families delegate the teacher recommendation form through their Ravenna account. Seventh and eighth grade applicants are required to submit two teacher recommendation forms; one from their current English teacher and one from their current math teacher. Transcripts are also required; please use this transcript release form to sign, date, and submit to the applicant's school for records to be released.

Schedule Your Parent/Guardian Interview

Schedule Your Student Shadow Experience

Upon submitting your application, 6th-8th grade applicants will be invited to schedule their MTS visit. Applicants have the option for a full school day visit from 8:15 am - 3:15 pm, or a half day visit from 8:15 am - 12:40 pm. Applicants spend the day with grade level peers and have an opportunity to experience classes, interact with teachers, and connect with peers. All 6th-8th grade applicants attend a separate 90-minute assessment session offered on a Saturday or weekday after school in February.

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.