How to Apply to Upper Division
Berkeley Preparatory School’s admissions process is a holistic analysis of an applicant’s developmental, social-emotional, and academic ability and potential. Upper Division applications (for ninth to twelfth grade) are available in early September, with a February 1 deadline. Admissions decisions are communicated at the end of February. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the waiting pool.
In order to be eligible for consideration for admission to Berkeley’s ninth grade, students must successfully complete a full year of Algebra I or higher and must be able to demonstrate a strong foundational understanding of Algebra I concepts. The math curriculum of the Upper Division begins with Geometry and Honors Geometry; Algebra I is not offered in the Upper Division.
Admissions Checklist Upper Division
Campus Visit
Application
Student Record Release Form
Teacher Recommendation Form
Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)
Berkeley Testing, Writing Sample, and Interview
Tuition Assistance
Upper Division Admissions Timeline
September 1: Admissions Applications Available Online
September-February: Individual Tours / Parent Meetings
October-February: Interviews and Testing
February 1: Admissions Applications Due
End of February: Notification of Middle and Upper Division Admissions Decisions
Admissions applications received after February 1 will be considered for our waiting pool.
Video: A Closer Look at Upper Division
