An Independent Day School for Grades 6-12

Welcome!


We are excited that you have taken the first step to learn more about applying to Crystal. We love Crystal, and we want to share it with you!
 
There are many ways to get to know Crystal, and many of them require an account on Ravenna. From there, we encourage you to:
  • Attend a Virtual Information Session with members of our Admission Team
  • Explore our Connect with Crystal events, both on-campus and virtual
  • Submit your preliminary application
Once you apply, you will have access to:
  • Scheduling campus visits and interviews
  • Submitting the other components of the application
Please note that for the 2022-2023 admission season, we will not require nor accept admission testing. For more on our testing policy, please click here.
 
We also encourage you to take the time to explore our website and learn more about our Middle School and Upper School academic programs, as well as our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming. We also hope you will get to know our Middle School and Upper School students - they can’t wait to hear from you!
 
We look forward to getting to know you and your family this season!
 
The Crystal Admission and Financial Aid Team


Admission Office

List of 7 members.

  • Photo of Aaron Whitmore

    Aaron Whitmore 

    Director of Admission
  • Photo of Ken Considine

    Ken Considine 

    Dir. of Financial Aid and Academic Scheduler
  • Photo of Oriana Isaacson

    Oriana Isaacson 

    Associate Director of Admission, US Student Government Sponsor
  • Photo of Akeem Layne

    Akeem Layne 

    Associate Director of Admission, MS Student Council Sponsor
  • Photo of Linda Vang

    Linda Vang 

    MS Admission Assistant
  • Photo of Mai Xia Vang

    Mai Xia Vang 

    US Admission Assistant
  • Photo of Maurice Willis

    Maurice "Reese" Willis 

    Associate Director of Admission, Assoc. Dir. of MS Crystal FIRST

Learn. Live. Thrive!

Admission Contact Info

Middle School Admission Office
10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
Direct line:  (650) 645-1011

Upper School Admission Office
400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010
Direct line:  (650) 375-5411

Email:  admission@csus.org

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  • Diversity Statement

    Crystal Springs Uplands School is committed to being a diverse and inclusive community. Such a community values and celebrates individual differences and ensures that each individual's unique background and perspective can inform and enrich the educational experience for all. In seeking to create and sustain a community that reflects the diversity of the Bay Area, we provide a dynamic learning environment and strive to prepare students for the world in which they live. Our curriculum exposes students to myriad viewpoints and experiences that challenge and broaden their perspectives. CSUS believes that students, parents, faculty, staff, administration and trustees with inclusive perspectives and attitudes make our school a place of respect and compassion in which all members thrive and feel supported.
  • Non-Discriminatory Policy

    Crystal Springs Uplands School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Nondiscriminatory Policy: Crystal Springs Uplands School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Website Accessibility Statement: Crystal Springs Uplands School is committed to making this website accessible to visitors with disabilities and is continually working to increase its accessibility and usability. We are on a regular basis seeking opportunities to bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If for any reason, you cannot access any of the material on our website, please email webadmin@csus.org and we will work to resolve the problem as soon as possible.