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Preparatory Schools are the ideal route for younger students to prepare for admission into a top university. Students will sharpen language, writing and critical thinking skills and are guaranteed to fulfill all university entrance requirements. Normally 98% of students in preparatory schools proceed into university. These schools feature beautiful and spacious campuses and outstanding academic, athletic and recreational facilities. All provide ESL support.
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School · Ten miles from Boston · Student/faculty ratio of 5:1 · Embraces differences in learning styles within a supportive environment · Innovative 9th grade program develops students individual strengths and identifies potential areas of concern early in preparation for the demanding upper school curriculum · Special Learning Center Program helps students become independent learners who are aware of their learning styles and who can advocate appropriately for their educational needs · Strong Fine Arts Focus program for students interested in pursuing a career in the Arts · Excellent university placements such as Boston University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Savannah College of Art & Design
Cranbrook School
· Recognized nationally for academic excellence, Cranbrook Kingswood upper school has been named an Exemplary School by the U.S. Department of Education. · Cranbrook Schools are located on a beautiful 315 acre campus known as one of the masterpieces of American architecture and designated as a National Historic Landmark. · Comprehensive International Student Support programs · High priority on active engagement in the arts with programs in ceramics, design, drawing & painting, weaving & fiber arts, jewelry, metalsmithing and sculpture. · 510 students in the upper school · Highly competitive for admission · Graduates flourish at such schools as Harvard, Brown, Cornell, Michigan, Princeton, MIT, Colgate, Chicago and Duke, to name a few.
George School
· Stunning 265-acre campus in a beautiful and safe suburban area within 30 minutes of the cultural centers of Philadelphia, PA and Princeton, New Jersey. New York City is only 1.5 hrs. away. · Student/faculty ratio of 7:1 · International Baccalaureate Program, extensive Advanced Placement exam preparation and a broad range of programs in the arts. · Facilities include 10 playing fields, 14 tennis courts, 2 riding rings, swimming pool, arts center, science center, auditorium and dance studio, sports center. · Strong focus on athletics with multiple sports available · 99% of students go directly on to excellent universities including Boston University, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, New York University.
Hebron Academy
· Student/faculty ratio of 7:1 · 1,500 acre campus in the foothills of the White Mountains includes three mountains, two lakes, several miles of trails, two waterfront campsites, several pitches for rock-climbing and a fully-stocked Outdoor Center and boathouse. · Outdoor Education Program · Athletics include strong Alpine and Nordic skiing and ice-hockey programs · Extraordinarily supportive staff and faculty; extremely friendly and inclusive atmosphere · Excellent university placements such as Tufts University, Purdue University
Indian Springs School
· Open, airy, sprawling 350 acre campus with lake, gardens and trails for hiking and biking · 9:1 student/faculty ratio · Highly challenging academic curriculum with extensive Honors courses and Advanced Placement exam preparation · More than ½ of the student body participates in the school choir which performs throughout the nation. · An atmosphere of personal freedom promotes individual responsibility as well as highly motivated and committed students. · 100% university placement including early decision admissions to institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, M.I.T., Vanderbilt.
Lawrence Academy · One hour from Boston and 31/2 hrs. from New York City · Founded in 1793, the beautiful 100 acre campus is located in a charming and typical New England town · 390 students experience class size of 8 – 16 and student faculty ratio of 7:1 · 17 AP and 22 Honors courses · Unique Ninth Grade Program prepares incoming students for the rigors of university preparation studies · Special 2-week Winterim session provides student with an opportunity to experience “hands-on” learning via internships and study abroad options · Independent Immersion Program encourages sustained long-term study in an area of special interest · 99% of graduates enter universities such as Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, George Washington University, Tufts University, University of Chicago
Linden Hall School · Founded in 1746, Linden Hall is the oldest girls’ boarding school in the USA · Extremely safe location in small, charming and historic town · Beautiful campus with excellent faciilities · Accepts student for boarding from grades 7 – 12 + postgraduate · Extraordinary student/faculty ration of 5:1 allows for comprehensive personal attention for each student · Comprehensive ESL program from Beginner to Advanced · Extensive, outstanding arts programs · Opportunities for advanced students to take courses at nearby Franklin & Marshall College and Pennsylvania Academy of Music · University placements include American University, Boston University, Bryn Mawr College, MIT, New York University, Smith College, University of Chicago
Perkiomen School · Ideal location between Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City · Internationally recognized ESL Program · State-of-the-art facilities and a broad range of extracurricular and cultural programs · Community service component required for graduation · Great opportunities in art, music, theater · Excellent university placements such as Boston University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Duke University
St. Andrew’s School · Located on picturesque 78-acre campus five miles from the Atlantic Ocean in S. Florida · Known for rigorous academics with honors courses in every department and 22 Advanced Placement classes · 584 students in grades 9 – 12; average class size 16; student/faculty ratio 9:1 · Campus recently invested $18 million USD in new facilities including a state-of-the-art science center, a new athletic and aquatics complex and a new center for the performing arts · 99% of seniors matriculate into universities such as: American U., Brown, Brandeis, Cornell, Dartmouth, Rhode Island School of Design, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt and many others.
St. Timothy’s School · Girls only, grades 9 – 12 and PG · Safe and idyllically beautiful campus located only 15 minutes from Baltimore, one hour from Washington, D.C. · 5:1 student/faculty ratio; average class size of 12 students · Offers International Baccalaureate program; 8 Advanced Placement courses; Independent Study and a Senior Intern Project · A minimum of 40 hours of community service required for graduation · 100 % of graduates attend university including Boston U., Carnegie Mellon U., Emory U., Savannah College of Art & Design, Syracuse U., University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia
Tallulah Falls School
· Lovely 400 acre campus in the stunning Cherokee Mountains approximately 1 ½ hours from Atlanta. · Exceptionally warm and friendly campus characterized by the American South’s famous courtesy and hospitality. · 7:1 student/faculty ratio · Small size (approx. 160 students) guarantees close personal attention with emphasis on developing each student’s unique potential. · High achievers may study at the local college for college credit. · 99% of graduates go on to universities including institutions such as Duke, Georgia Tech, Dartmouth, Vanderbilt, and University of California.
The Phelps School · Founded in 1946, particularly for boys who need extra personal attention in order to develop their full potential · Safe, 70 acre campus 20 miles from Philadelphia · 150 students grades 7 – 12; average class size 7 students · Majority of 27 faculty members live on campus · Comprehensive ESL program at all levels · Interscholastic sports include: cross-country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis. · Recent University acceptances include: Albright College, College of Charleston, Duquesne University, Hofstra University, Temple University, Rutgers University.
The Stony Brook School · Strong emphasis on character development and moral leadership · Virtually all of the faculty live on or very near the School · Recreational and competitive sailing program · Town of Stony Brook is one of Long Island’s most attractive and accessible destinations · Innovative International Student Partnership and ESL Program where international students are “paired” with an American student of the same age and grade to experience one another’s families and cultures. · Excellent university placements such as Brown University, MIT, University of Pennsylvania
Valley Forge Military Academy · Founded in 1928 and modeled after Sandhurst, the great British military academy. · Located on 120 acres of beautiful countryside just 15 miles from Philadelphia · Graduates include the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, General Norman Schwarzkopf, US Senator Warren Rudman and famous US authors J.D. Salinger and Edward Albee. · 33% of Valley Forge graduates own their own companies · Sports opportunities include: football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, polo, track, lacrosse, tennis, swimming, riflery, cross-country, baseball and golf · Student/faculty ratio is 8:1, average class size is 12 students; 10% international · 2006 university acceptances include: Drexel University, Emory University, Harvard University, Rensselear Polytechnic, Savannah College of Art & Design, University of Massachusetts, among others.
Wasatch Academy · Campus is a National Historic Site on the slopes of the spectacular Wasatch Mountains. · Founded in 1875, Wasatch Academy is 95 miles from Salt Lake City – site of the 2002 Winter Olympics. · Located one hour from the University town of Provo, two hours from seven internationally renowned ski areas, and an afternoon’s drive from six national parks. · 5:1 student/faculty ratio; average class size 13 students · Rigorous university preparation curriculum with honors and eight advanced placement classes, as well as beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL and a specialized Learning Support Program. · All faculty live on campus. · 98% of graduates enroll in university, including Baylor, NYU, Boston U., and Cornell, among many other top schools. |
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