The Bay School of San Francisco

School:	The Bay School of San Francisco
Address:	35 Keyes Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129-0610 USA
Phone:	(415) 561-5800
E-Mail:	admissions@bayschoolsf.org
Website:	http://www.bayschoolsf.org
Director:	Ms. Annie Tsang, Director of Admission
Head:	Ven. Malcolm;H. Manson, Head of School

The Bay School offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum placing special emphasis on science, technology, ethics, world cultures and religions.
Located in the nation’s largest urban national park, The Presidio, the campus is surrounded by expansive open space overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay.

Type:	coed/ day
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	260

Campus Visit and Interview
We have a limited number of early (pre-October 21) visits that may be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. No application is necessary prior to scheduling one of these earlier visits. To schedule a visit, please cal the Admission Office at 415.513.4000 beginning August 1, 2008.

In an effort to reserve the remaining visit spots for applicants, we require a completed Part I of the application and the application fee or fee waiver before we schedule a visit and interview. Interviews are required for all applicants.

Please note: Although we try to accommodate as many students as possible, visit appointment times are limited, even for applicants. 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.

Standardized Testing
All applicants must submit official SSAT score reports. Scores must be sent directly from SSAT to The Bay School Admission Office.

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.

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 2008 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. Checks 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: The Part I: Parent/Guardian portion of the application is due by 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.