Admissions Process
Applying to Vistamar
Vistamar uses the Standard Application Online (SAO)— to learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here.
Supporting Materials: For the 2024-2025 school year, all supporting materials must be received shortly after the application deadline on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Testing: Vistamar School is test optional. Any family that would like to have their student take the ISEE or SSAT may submit those scores for consideration. Families that choose not to have standardized test scores considered will be asked to sit for Vistamar’s Virtual Writing Assessment (VWA).
Please feel free to contact us throughout the admission season if you have any questions about applying.
Email: admissions@vistamarschool.org or Phone: 310-643-7377
Application Process Steps
- Step One: Submit the Inquiry Form
- Step Two: Visit Vistamar
- Step Three: Apply Online
- Step Four: Schedule Your VWA or Standardized Test
- Step Five: Supplemental Forms
- Step Six: Schedule Your Interview
Step One: Submit the Inquiry Form
Step Two: Visit Vistamar
Step Three: Apply Online
Step Four: Schedule Your VWA or Standardized Test
Step Five: Supplemental Forms
Step Six: Schedule Your Interview
Rolling Admissions
Vistamar considers transfer applications for the current school year on a case-by case basis. Students applying for 2024-2025 during our Rolling Admissions phase (after the application deadline of January 16, 2024) are also considered on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, Moderated Tuition, our version of Financial Aid, is not available to families applying during this phase. Please email us for additional details.
Decision notification letters for the 2024-25 school year will be mailed and emailed on March 8, 2024 to each candidate who has a complete file.
Should you apply after the January 16, 2024 deadline, the Admission Committee will make decisions on a rolling basis depending on space availability.
Timeline for Fall 2024 Application Season
The application season runs from September 2023 - March 2024
Application Deadline | January 16, 2024 |
Admission Notification | March 8, 2024 |
Admission Response | March 15, 2024 |
Admissions FAQs
- How do I sign up for a Discover Vistamar (Visit and Shadow) Day?
- Does Vistamar have support for students with Learning Profiles?
- Can I submit my application and supplemental forms early?
- How do I apply for Moderated Tuition (Financial Aid)?
- Is an Admission Interview Required?
- Does Vistamar School have a bus or transportation service?