Upper School
Palma Scholars Program Breakfast
December 3, 2019, 8a.m.
Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St, Portland
Join us to learn about this cutting edge program for incoming 9th graders who demonstrate achievement and potential in academics, athletics, leadership, and service. Talk with our Program Director, Athletics Director, and Head of Upper School. Current Palma Scholars will also be available to share their experiences and answer questions. Applicant students welcome!
Upper School Key Facts
Student body
315 students in grades 9-12
Classes
150+
offered through Catlin Gabel and Global Online Academy
Competitive sports
Students compete in 10 sports including soccer, basketball, track & field, and more
Leadership Opportunities
in over 50 clubs and activities
Class Size
15 students on average in each class
College Bound
Graduates attend Ivy League, liberal arts, and state universites
Applying to the Palma Scholars Program?
View the program page for more information including requirements and deadlines
Come Visit Us
We encourage you to visit campus early in your exploration process. Tours are highly recommended but not required. Students are welcome to attend with their parents/guardians. Registration is available through the admission portal September through early February.
How to Apply
Please review the application items below for grades 9-12. All items are required unless otherwise noted.
Student Visit
Visits for all applicants include attending classes with your host and participating in group assessment activities. Registration is available via the admission portal September through early February.
Online Application
- Student Information Form
- Family Information Form
- Questions for Parents/Guardians
- Questions for Students
- Writing Sample
- Math Teacher Evaluation
- English Teacher Evaluation
- School Records
Admission Testing
Please visit our Admission Testing page for more information.
| KEY Application DATES |
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| Dec 19, 2019: Last day for the Early Eagle Application Discount - apply by Dec 19 for a $25 discount off the $75 application fee |
| Feb 3, 2020: Application deadline |
| Feb 7, 2020: Financial assistance application deadline |
| Mar 6, 2020: Admission & financial assistance decisions delivered |
| Mar 18, 2020: Signed enrollment agreements & deposits due |
Character Skills Snapshot
You have the option of including the results from the Character Skills Snapshot in your application.
Fee Waiver
To request an application or admission test fee waiver, please complete the fee waiver request form.
Upper School Academics
Catlin Gabel Upper School is a place of healthy stimulus, filled with creative, interesting, and curious people driven to continuously learn from, with, and about each other.