Portrait of Orinda Academy's Director of Admissions, Gina Corsiglia

Gina Corsiglia

Director of Admissions

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Deciding on the best fit for your student is an important decision, and we are dedicated to guiding families through the application process.

We recommend applying as early as possible to allow time for a comprehensive application review, scheduling a visit, and completion of the process.

Our priority application deadline is January 9, with rolling admissions after that date.

We accept applications for grades 8-12 throughout the year for possible mid-year openings, though the usual procedure is to submit an application in the fall for the following school year.

Our application is entirely online and can be accessed via Ravenna.

Application Process

Step 1: Create a Ravenna account and submit an online application.

Your application is submitted online through Ravenna, an online hub for school applications.

Step 2: Prepare your documents.

Alongside your application we also request:

  • 2 teacher recommendations

  • 1 counselor or principal recommendation

  • Transcripts

  • Test scores (Standardized, 504, or IEP)

  • Student photo

  • Psychological evaluations (if completed)

Step 3: Complete your financial statements.

For families seeking financial aid, please complete the financial aid application on Clarity. Financial aid is limited and based solely on need.

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For applications submitted by the early application deadline of January 9, we will make admission decisions on March 21 via email.

For applications submitted after that date, we will make decisions as expeditiously as possible.