There is no one type of “MA kid” - and that’s by design. MA students are intellectuals, activists, artists, athletes, and leaders - often at the same time. Our unique learning environment is predicated on a student body comprised of students from a wide array of lived experiences, skills, and passions who reflect the multifaceted fabric of the Bay Area. As diverse as they are, our students have one big thing in common: they are immersed in an educational environment that encourages compassion and commitment. Marin Academy students are serious about learning and are already on a path towards compassionate and responsible citizenship.
So there are two key traits we seek in students: students who demonstrate the ability to pursue a challenging college preparatory curriculum that is balanced by their participation and leadership in a broad array of activities outside of the classroom as well as students who lead with empathy and seek to foster an inclusive school community.
Our Admissions Committee reviews applicants holistically to best understand who applicants are as students, people, and community members in order to assemble a group of students who are best prepared to, as our mission compels us, “accept the responsibilities posted by education in a democratic society.” We seek to understand students’ academic commitment and promise, extracurricular interests, and personal characteristics.
We encourage applications from students of all races, genders, national and ethnic origins, sexual orientations, religions, physical abilities, citizenship status, and more.