High School Placement Service Prep for Learning. Prep for Life.

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1 High School Placement Service Prep for Learning. Prep for Life.

2 Welcome to CTM Education We combine fresh ideas with a wealth of deep experience and expertise in international education. In understanding how important education decisions are, we recognize the value of high level professional, careful, personal service. Every year, CTM Education helps students from around the world to realize their dreams of enrolling into top boarding schools in the USA and Switzerland. The CTM Education team has been helping international students succeed for 20 years. We love seeing our students achieve their goals and look forward to helping you get started! To find out more please contact Erin McAndrew or Valerie Manzino at: erin.mcandrew@ctmeducation.com valerie.manzino@ctmeducation.com 02

3 We re with you at each stage of your journey Pre-arrival H Choice of excellent boarding programs within the USA and Switzerland. H Professional assessment of your academic qualifications, requirements, and ambitions we will match you to the best school to suit your needs. H Expert advice on a personalized pathway to maximize your potential. H Fast and simple one-stop application process you can apply to up to three schools at once and expect a decision within 3 weeks. H Arrangement of all the practical details: accommodation and meals, insurance and even meeting you at the airport! H Fully flexible application process apply at any time of the year, we specialize in helping with late applications! Post-arrival H Ongoing help, advice and counseling during your high school program. H Full integration with American students on campus. H College counseling and academic support offered at each school. H English language preparation where needed ESL programs at select schools to provide you with the skills to be successful at high school, and into your future college or university. H 24 hour emergency help line. 03

4 Our Partners When it comes to your education, it pays to be selective Seattle WA Spring Street International School MT ND OR ID WY SD San Francisco Los Angeles CA NV Las Vegas Salt Lake City UT CO NE KS Monterey Bay Academy AZ NM OK HI Wasatch Academy TX Honolulu Maui Preparatory Academy 04

5 Olney Friends School Hyde School Maine Central Institute Whitinsville Christian School ME Thornton Academy MN WI MI NY VT CT NH Boston MA Marianapolis Preparatory School IA MO IL IN KY OH WV PA Philadelphia MD VA Washington DC New York NJ Storm King School TN NC AR MS AL GA SC Sandy Spring Friends School LA FL Hilton Head Preparatory School John F. Kennedy International School Paris 05

6 TN KY WV NC VA ME Hilton Head Preparatory School Hilton Head, South Carolina SC Atlanta GA Savannah Charleston RI Hilton Head Preparatory School Jacksonville FL NJ Address 8 Fox Grape Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Founded: 1965 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 30 boarding students) Grades PK through 12 Student Body About 400 students, with approximately 200 in Upper School (grades 9-12) Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Average Class Size: 12 Campus Size: 15 acres Location Hilton Head Prep s beautiful campus is located two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and near the Sea Pines Forest Preserve on Hilton Head Island, less than an hour from Savannah, Georgia, and 2 hours from Charleston, South Carolina. Airport Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) Climate Mild temperatures year-round Modern Languages Available Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms: Required Academics Hilton Head Prep offers an awardwinning team of educators, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and an extensive array of athletic teams, performing and visual arts, community service opportunities and co-curricular activities. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 15 available including: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, U.S. History, European History, World History, Spanish Language & Culture, Studio Art, 2-D Design, and Computer Science. ESL Program Hilton Head Preparatory School has developed an Intensive English Program, with placement into three levels of support based on the individual student s needs. Three levels include Beginner, Intermediate and Transitional, and work to develop student fluency for success in the college preparatory classroom. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life Hilton Head Prep s location between the Atlantic Ocean and Sea Pines Forest Preserve on Hilton Head Island allows for outdoor hands-on classroom experiences. Boarding students live in one of three spacious Boarding Houses in the community, all within one mile distance to the school and offering a home away from home living and studying environment. Activities Students at Hilton Head Prep have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular, arts and community service activities throughout the year. In addition, boarding students will experience the culture and community with local trips and events. Upper School students are required to accumulate 40 hours of community service as a prerequisite to graduation. Sports Boys teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis. Girls teams in: Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball. Co-ed teams in Cross Country, Sailing, and Track & Field. 06

7 College Acceptances Adelphi American Arkansas State Auburn Belmont Boston Charleston Southern Clemson Coastal Carolina College of Coastal Georgia College of Charleston College of William and Mary Cornell Creighton Davidson College Daytona State College Drexel Emory Flagler College Florida Gulf Coast Georgetown Georgia Southern Greensboro College Guilford College Haverford College Hofstra Ithaca College Jacksonville State James Madison Lehigh Mercer Miami, Oxford Michigan State Middlebury College Mississippi State New York Northeastern Ohio State Ohio Pace Pennsylvania State Randolph-Macon College Rhodes College Rice Rider Roanoke College Rollins College Rutgers Sewanee - The of the South Savannah College of Art & Design Stetson Stony Brook Syracuse Tennessee Technological Texas A&M The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina Trinity Tulane of Alabama Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Riverside of Central Florida of Colorado - Boulder of Colorado - Denver of Connecticut of Delaware of Denver of Georgia of Kentucky of Massachusetts - Amherst of Massachusetts - Boston of Miami of Michigan of Mississippi of Montana - Missoula of North Carolina at Chapel Hill of Pittsburgh of Richmond of South Carolina of Tampa of Tennessee - Knoxville of Texas - Austin of Texas - San Antonio of Virginia of Washington of Wyoming Vanderbilt Vassar College Wake Forest Williams College Winthrop 07

8 ME Hyde School Portland Hyde School Bath, Maine VT NH NY MA CT Boston RI PA New York NJ Address 616 High Street Bath, Maine Founded: 1966 Enrollment: Boarding School Grades 9 through 12 and Post Graduate Student Body About 150 students Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1 Average Class Size: 12 Campus Size: 145 acres Location The campus is located in a quiet town, within walking distance from downtown Bath and close to Portland, Maine Airport Portland Jetport (PWM) Climate Four seasons - colder temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available Mandarin and Spanish Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Hyde School offers a multi-curricular approach to enriching the whole student. In addition to a commitment to academic excellence, all Hyde students are required to participate in 3 seasons of athletics, an all-school performing arts show, dormitory life, advising groups and school meetings. Hyde School also offers an Academic Support Program, which serves students who have particular learning needs and who may require additional support for success in the rigorous collegepreparatory curriculum. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 10 available including: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Physics C: Mechanics, Statistics, United States History, Studio Art, and Spanish Language & Culture. ESL Program Hyde School offers an ESL program with English instruction in the following courses to help students build foundational skills in the language: Basic Literacy, Advanced Literacy, US Cultures, and Language & Composition I and II. Success Rate 98% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The Bath campus is built on a 145 acre estate including the historic Hyde Mansion and carriage house, Athletic Center, Student Life Center, and Spiritual Center, and features a ropes course, state of the art music recording studio, climbing wall and cross country ski trails. With 100% of students and 95% of faculty living on campus, Hyde School is a second home for students. All international students have an American roommate to fully immerse themselves in American culture and English language. Each room accommodates two students, and there are about 10 rooms on a hall. Activities Each student is involved in performing arts, and will play sports for three seasons. Sports Teams include: Basketball, Cross Country, Football (boys), Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis (boys), Track & Field, and Wrestling (boys). 08

9 College Acceptances Alfred American Arizona State Babson College Bentley Boston College Brandeis Bryant Butler Catholic of America Chapman Clark Cornell College Drexel Elon Emerson College Emmanuel College Emory Fairfield Florida Atlantic Fordham Franklin and Marshall College George Mason George Washington Gettysburg College Hawaii Pacific Hofstra Indiana Iona College Ithaca College James Madison Johnson & Wales Lake Forest College Louisiana State Loyola Marymount Loyola - Maryland Loyola - New Orleans Lynn Manhattanville College Marquette McGill MCPHS Michigan State New Mexico State New York Northeastern Ohio Wesleyan Old Dominion Pennsylvania State Purdue Quinnipiac Rochester Institute of St. Michael s College Savannah College of Art & Design Smith College Suffolk Syracuse Temple Texas A&M The Citadel Towson Tulane of Alabama of Arizona Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz of Central Florida of Colorado of Connecticut of Denver of Hartford of Maine of Massachusetts of Miami of Montana of Nebraska of Nevada of New Hampshire of Rhode Island of San Diego of San Francisco of Southern California of Tampa of Vermont of Washington US Military Academy Ursinus College Villanova Virginia Polytechnic Institute Wake Forest 09

10 John F. Kennedy International School Gstaad, Switzerland Paris Zurich John F. Kennedy International School Rome NJ Address Chilchgasse 2, Saanen/Gstaad CH-3792 Switzerland Founded: 1971 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (25 boarding students) Grades K through 8 (boarding for grades 3-8) Student Body About 70 students Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1 Average Class Size: 6 Campus Size: 1+ acres Location JFK International School is located in the heart of Saanen, Gstaad, a beautiful village in the midst of the Swiss Alps Airport Geneva International Airport (GVA) Climate Four seasons - colder temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available French and German Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms: Required Academics JFK International School offers a strong academic program based on the Cambridge curriculum, with instruction in English and offering French and German as secondary languages. The curriculum focuses on learning skills, critical thinking and problem solving, creativity, collaboration and understanding, and self-management. The Kennedy Alpine Curriculum underpins all learning and uses the beautiful surrounding environment to enrich students learning, to develop their practical and social skills, and to give them an understanding and experience of life in the mountains. ESL Program JFK International School offers additional support in English ESOL learning, as well as for special learning needs. 10

11 Success Rate 100% of students matriculate to high schools after completion. Approximately 60% enroll in Swiss boarding schools, 30% enroll in UK boarding schools, and 10% return to their own country to continue their education. Campus Life JFK International School offers a unique, family-oriented educational and boarding environment for younger students. A series of traditional, historic Swiss buildings provides both teaching and boarding facilities at the school. Two boarding houses provide a welcoming home to 25 students. Boys and girls are housed in separate chalets where they are cared for by the experienced boarding staff. A new Secondary Building provides modern classrooms, science laboratory and library media centre, as well as a large multipurpose hall providing space for drama productions, musical activities, and assemblies. The ski slopes are among the best in the world, and in winter, students spend three afternoons per week developing their ski level with experienced instructors. Activities Enrichment Programs on campus offer students varied experiences where they can develop their skills as well as learn new ones. There are a variety of athletic opportunities, as well as arts that encourage musical and artistic abilities. Students can participate in the school choir, theater and band, as well as individual instrument lessons. Cultural activities and trips enrich classroom learning with visits to local places of interest, and museums. Middle school students also participate in Model United Nations, where they study and discuss global issues. Sports Athletic and team sports develop physical skills and include swimming, climbing, soccer, karate, tennis, and horse-riding. Winter Skiing is considered a very important part of the JFK school experience, and takes place during the months of January, February and March. Highly qualified ski teachers provide instruction in techniques and racing skills and students may participate in local and regional ski races. High School Acceptances: Switzerland Aiglon College College Alpin Beau Soleil College Champittet Institut Le Rosey St. George s School United Kingdom Eton College Marlborough School Wellington College 11

12 ME Maine Central Institute Maine Central Institute Pittsfield, Maine Portland VT NH NY MA CT Boston RI PA New York NJ Address 295 Main Street Pittsfield, Maine Founded: 1866 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 140 boarding students) Grades: 9 through 12 Student Body About 500 students and 18% international Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Average Class Size: 6-16 Campus Size: 23 acres Location Maine Central Institute is located in the small community of Pittsfield, within 1 hour of Bangor, and 1.5 hours of Portland Airport Portland International Jetport (PWM) or Bangor International Airport (BGR) Climate Four seasons - colder temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available French, Mandarin and Spanish Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Maine Central Institute s math and science programs exceed national standards and utilize state-of-the-art technology and academic facilities. Students in the humanities program understand the culture of an era through a study of its history, literature and art. In addition to these and available Advanced Placement courses, students can excel in Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Maine Central Institute is also home to the Bossov Ballet Theatre, which is both a performing company, as well as an international pre-professional ballet school and offers the unique opportunity for students to study classical ballet as part of the academic curriculum. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 12 available including: English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, US History, US Government & Politics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C Mechanics, Physics C Electricity & Magnetism, Environmental Science and Studio Art. ESL Program Maine Central Institute founded one of the first ESL programs in Maine, and currently offers a wide range of courses to support academic study and TOEFL and SAT test preparation. Success Rate 98% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The campus was established in 1866 and has historic buildings dating back to The beautiful campus features a state-of-the-art Math and Science Center, library, music building, two gymnasiums, four residence halls, and the MCI Trustee Memorial Student Center, which houses the dining hall, performance stage, food court, and game room. Boarding students reside in singlesex residences on campus, supervised by resident faculty and staff. Each residence has its own recreation and laundry rooms. Activities Athletics and activities play an important educational role at Maine Central Institute. Students are required to either participate in one full season of a sport, or to be active in at least one other club or activity. Leadership opportunities are also available in Student Council, Dorm Council, and in the numerous clubs on campus. Sports Teams include: Baseball (boys), Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey (girls), Football (boys), Golf (boys), Indoor Track, Lacrosse (boys), Rifle team, Soccer, Softball (girls), Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling (boys). Independent teams also include Skiing and Swimming. 12

13 College Acceptances American Bates College Bay State College Belmont Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston Bowdoin College Brown Butler Colby College Colby Sawyer College Columbia Cornell Dean College Drexel Emerson College Emmanuel College Emory Florida Gulf Coast Florida Southern College Florida Tech Franklin Pierce George Mason Georgia Institute of Harvard Hofstra Husson Indiana Lasell College Maine College of Art Maine Maritime Academy MCPHS Michigan State New England College New York Northeastern Norwich Pennsylvania State Princeton Purdue Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of St. John s St. Leo School of Visual Arts Simmons College Smith College Southern New Hampshire Syracuse Temple Thomas College Tufts of Alabama of Connecticut Berkeley Irvine Los Angeles Santa Barbara of Connecticut of Dallas of Delaware of Denver of Hartford of Kentucky of Maine - Farmington of Maine - Fort Kent of Maine - Orono of Maine - Presque Isle of Massachusetts - Amherst of Massachusetts - Boston of Massachusetts - Lowell of Montana of New England of New Hampshire of New Haven of North Carolina of North Florida of Rhode Island of Southern Maine of Utah of Virginia of Washington of West Florida of Wisconsin Villanova Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Western New England Wheaton College 13

14 ME Portland Marianapolis Preparatory School Thompson, Connecticut VT NH PA NY MA CT Boston RI Marianapolis Preparatory School New York NJ Address 26 Chase Road Thompson, Connecticut Founded: 1926 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 40% boarding 60% day) Grades 9 through 12 and Post Graduate Student Body About 400 students enrolled from more than 20 countries Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1 Average Class Size: 12 Campus Size: 150 acres Location Marianapolis Prep is located in the quiet community of Thompson, within an hour from Boston, Providence, and Hartford Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available Mandarin, and Spanish Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic 14 Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Within a rigorous preparatory course of study, Marianapolis Prep nurtures students to become responsible and independent learners. Each student is supported by his or her advisor, who monitors progress and acts as a resource throughout the school year. With a variety of programs in the arts, students can master their craft, whether in The Blackbox Theatre, dance studio, or in the visual arts classrooms. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 15 available including: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, US History, World History, European History, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, and Studio Art. ESL Program The ESL department offers a range of courses for students to strengthen their skills in four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with the goal of being well prepared for entry to a US. Classroom learning is supported by the Experiential Learning Program where students choose from a variety of excursions designed to enrich language learning while building cultural competence. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The residential program at Marianapolis Prep integrates the comfort of home-style living into the structure of a boarding school schedule. There are 6 dormitories on campus, separated by gender as 2 for boys and 4 for girls. Rooms are comprised of either 2, 3 or 4 students, and House Parents live within each of the dormitories to look after the students needs. Each dormitory also contains common space for students to socialize. Activities Students are exposed to a number of opportunities, including extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and L.E.A.P Week. All students are encouraged to participate in some of the more than 30 clubs and organizations offered on campus. Some clubs include: Community Choir, Model UN, Photography Club, Robotics & Engineering Club, Ski Club, Gymnastics, and Equestrian. Sports Boys teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, and Wrestling. Girls teams in: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, and Volleyball. Co-ed teams in Badminton, and Swimming.

15 College Acceptances American Amherst College Bates College Berklee College of Music Binghamton Boston Bowdoin College Brown Case Western Reserve Catholic Clemson College of the Holy Cross Connecticut College Cooper Union College Dartmouth College Dickinson College Drexel Elon Emmanuel College Emory Fairfield Fordham Georgetown George Washington Georgia Tech Gettysburg College Hamilton College Indiana Kenyon College Marquette McGill Michigan State Middlebury College Mount Holyoke College New York Northeastern Oberlin College Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Parsons School for Design Pennsylvania State Pepperdine Providence College Purdue Quinnipiac Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Rutgers St. Joseph s College St. Michael s College Scripps College Southern Connecticut State Stony Brook Syracuse Temple Texas A&M Texas Christian Trinity College Tufts Tulane Union College of Alabama Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara of Connecticut of Denver of Florida of Illinois of Iowa of Kentucky of Miami of Michigan of New Hampshire of Oregon of Pennsylvania of Rochester of Texas of Washington of Wisconsin Villanova Wagner College Wake Forest Wesleyan Wheaton College Xavier 15

16 HI Maui Preparatory Academy Maui, Hawaii Honolulu Maui Preparatory Academy Address 4910 Honoapiilani Highway Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Founded: 2005 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 15 boarding students) Grades Preschool through 12 (boarding for grades 8-12 and Post Graduate) Student Body About 200 students, with approximately 75 in the Upper School (grades 9-12) Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Average Class Size: 12 Campus Size: 22.5 acres Location Maui Prep s campus is nestled among former pineapple fields and majestic Norfolk pines approximately 10 miles north of Lahaina on the island of Maui Airport: Maui Kahului (OGG) Climate Warm and sunny year-round Modern Languages Available Japanese and Spanish (as well as online courses supported by Maui Prep language labs) 16 NJ Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms: Required Academics Maui Preparatory Academy nurtures academic excellence, artistic expression, and athletic achievement, and challenges its students to think critically, to give of themselves generously, to collaborate honestly and selflessly, and to commit to improving the world. In addition to college preparatory and AP courses, Maui Prep offers a range of options, including Marine Science and Japanese. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 10 available including: English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Calculus AB, US History, Biology, Physics B, Studio Art, Human Geography, Economics, and Computer Science. An additional 5 available through the Hybrid Learning Consortium (HLC): European History, Government & Politics, Psychology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. ESL Program Maui Prep provides an ESL/Language Lab for students who are still developing their English skills, while matriculating into all mainstream courses. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The residential facility at Maui Prep is located 2.7 miles (7 minute drive) from the main academic campus. Three to four students reside in each apartment, which is fully equipped with bathroom and kitchenette, and is ideal for student apartment-style living. Full time Dorm Parents and Residential staff also reside in the building, which is safe and secure with private gate and has private access to a local beach. Lounge areas are available on the first floor where students can gather, and shuttle access is provided each morning and afternoon to accommodate student activities. Activities Students are invited to participate in interscholastic athletics, various clubs and organizations, and community service. All Upper School students are required to complete 25 community service hours per academic year, as well as participating in two seasons of sports each year. There are also several clubs and organizations on campus for students to join. Sports Interscholastic sports teams include: Cross Country, Golf, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Swimming, Surfing, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball (girls). Premier Academies in Tennis and Golf are also available to Boarding students.

17 College Acceptances Alfred Arizona Art Institute of San Francisco Azusa Pacific Babson College Bentley Bond Boston Brooklyn College Brown Chapman Clarkson Colorado Mesa Colorado State Columbia Creighton Dartmouth Drexel Emerson College Flagler College Fordham George Washington Hawaii Pacific High Point Humboldt Ithaca College Johns Hopkins Lehigh Lewis and Clark College Marist College Mount Saint Mary s College (NY) Mount St. Mary s (CA) Mt. Royal New Mexico Tech New York Northeastern Northern Arizona Pace Pacific Northwest College of the Arts Pennsylvania State Pepperdine Point Loma Nazarene Puget Sound Regis Rochester Institute of St. John s San Diego State Savannah College of Art & Design Seattle Sonoma State Stetson United States Coast Guard Academy of Alaska of British Columbia of Calgary Berkeley Los Angeles Riverside San Diego of Colorado - Boulder of Colorado - Colorado Springs of Denver of Hawaii - Manoa of Hawaii - Maui College of LaVerne of Miami of Michigan of Nevada - Reno of New Mexico of Northern Colorado of Notre Dame of Oregon of Otago of Ottawa of Portland of Redlands of Rochester of San Diego of San Francisco of Southern California of Tampa of Toronto of Victoria Utah State Wells College Western Ontario Western Washington Westmont College Whittier College Whitworth Willamette York 17

18 KY San Francisco TN NV Monterey Bay Academy Monterey Bay, California Monterey Bay Academy CA GA Las Vegas Las Angles San Diego NJ Address 783 San Andreas Road La Selva Beach, California Founded: 1949 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 80% boarding) Grades 9 through 12 Student Body 200 students in grades 9-12 Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Average Class Size: 10 Campus Size: 379 acres Location Monterey Bay Academy is located on the coast in the small community of La Selva Beach, about 15 miles south of Santa Cruz. The campus includes a private beach on beautiful Monterey Bay, which is also home to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Airport San Jose International Airport (SJC) Climate Mild temperatures year-round Modern Language Available Spanish 18 Religious Affiliation Seventh-day Adventist Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics The college preparatory curriculum at Monterey Bay Academy offers a variety of courses, all based on the entrance requirements set forth by the of California. Some elective courses include Marine Biology, Graphics and Woodworking. Religion courses are required as part of the academic curriculum. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 3 available including: U.S. History, Biology, and English Literature & Composition. More AP classes will be added in the coming years. ESL Program Monterey Bay Academy offers four ESL courses for students to continue improving their proficiency skills, including ESL Reading and Vocabulary, ESL Listening and Speaking, ESL Writing and Grammar, and ESL Transitional English. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Activities All students are encouraged to be active and involved, with a majority of students participating in the music and visual arts programs. There is an abundance of activities offered on campus, including athletics, student government, music and arts, community service and leadership opportunities.

19 Campus Life The beautiful campus includes: gymnasium, track and field, swimming pool, tennis courts, church, academic buildings, and one mile of private beach. There are two dormitories on campus, one each for boys and girls, with the cafeteria located between the two residences. The cafeteria is fully vegetarian, and students are welcome to purchase or cook some other items in the dormitory kitchen as well. Students live in shared rooms and the residences are supervised by school staff. Sports Boys and Girls teams include: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Additional co-ed recreation is offered in the evenings, including Surfing, Body Boarding, Skim Boarding, Skateboarding, Tennis, Jogging, and Cycling. College Acceptances: Amherst College Adventist of Health Sciences Andrew s Belmont Columbia College Chicago Grand Canyon La Sierra Long Beach State Mount Holyoke College Oakwood Ohio State Pacific Union College Point Loma Nazarene San Francisco State Southern Adventist Union College of Alaska of Arizona Davis Riverside Santa Barbara Santa Cruz of Illinois of San Francisco Walla Walla Williams College 19

20 IN MI OH Pittsburgh Olney Friends School Barnesville, Ohio Columbus Olney Friends School WV KY Address Sandy Ridge Road Barnesville, Ohio Founded: 1837 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 5 to 10 day students and boarding students) Grades 9 through 12 NJ Student Body About 55 students from 13 states and 9 countries Student/Faculty Ratio: 3:1 Average Class Size: 10 Campus Size: 350 acres Location Olney Friends School is located in the quiet community of Barnesville, situated between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Columbus, Ohio Airport: Pittsburgh (PIT) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available Spanish Religious Affiliation Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), open to all denominations. Religious electives are required as part of curriculum. Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Olney Friends School offers a comprehensive, intellectually challenging college preparatory curriculum that promotes creativity and curiosity both inside the classroom and out. The integrated humanities curriculum was designed with a recognition of the relationship that exists between literature, history, and religion. With the renovation of the new Stillwater Science Center, Olney Friends places a strong emphasis on the growing fields of STEM, offering numerous courses in the sciences. Olney Friends School is also an SAT Testing site for exams in October and May. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Although AP courses aren t offered, all students are welcome to participate in AP exams at the end of the academic year. ESL Program Olney Friends School offers ESL support for students with an intermediate level of English. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life Olney Friends School has two dormitories on campus: one for boys and one for girls, staffed with 3-4 adult faculty. All students are involved in co-curricular activities on campus, including community service, student government, physical education and help with campus facilities. Activities Students are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the school and community life, including athletics, community service and extra-curricular activities. Leadership opportunities are also available in organizations such as: Admissions Ambassadors, Big Brother/ Big Sister, Self Government, Spiritual Life Committee, Student Dorm Staff, and Tech Crew. Sports Teams available include: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Running, Hiking, Yoga, Strength & Conditioning, Ultimate Frisbee, Farm Team, Gym-Ex (gymnastics exhibition), and Swimming. 20

21 College Acceptances Albright College Allegheny College Appalachian State Arizona State Art Institute of Pittsburgh Auburn Birmingham - Southern Bowling Green State Brevard College Bryn Mawr College Catholic of America Chaminade Clark Clarkson Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland State College for Creative Studies College of Charleston College of Idaho College of Wooster Colorado State Columbia College Columbus College of Art & Design Cornell College Cornell Depaul DePauw Drexel Elon Fordham George Fox Gonzaga Goshen College Haverford College Illinois Institute of Indiana State Indiana Ithaca College Johnson & Wales Juniata College Kent State Loyola - Maryland Lynn Marquette Maryland Institute College of Art Marymount Maryville College Mercyhurst College Miami of Ohio Michigan State New York Institute of New York Northeastern Ohio Northern Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Pace Pacific Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania State Polytechnic Institute of New York Pratt Institute Purdue Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute Roanoke College Robert Morris Rochester Institute of St. John s St. Mary s College of Maryland Seattle Seton Hill SUNY Buffalo Suffolk Temple Texas A&M of Akron of Arizona of Arkansas of the Arts - London of Central Missouri of Colorado of Illinois of Iowa of Maine of North Carolina of Oregon of Pittsburgh of Portland of San Francisco of Utah Ursinus College Washington State Widener Xavier 19 21

22 NY VT NH MA CT Boston RI Sandy Spring Friends School Sandy Spring, Maryland PA New York NJ MD Philadelphia Sandy Spring Friends DE School Washington DC RI VA NJ Address Norwood Road Sandy Spring, Maryland Founded: 1961 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 80 boarding students) Grades Pre-K through 12 (boarding for grades 9-12) Student Body About 590 students, with approximately 300 in the Upper School (grades 9-12) Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Average Class Size: 14 Campus Size: 140 acres Location Sandy Spring Friends School is located in the rural community of Sandy Spring, only 15 miles from Washington, DC Airport Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures with mild winters Modern Languages Available French, Mandarin, and Spanish 22 Religious Affiliation The Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Sandy Spring Friends School offers a rigorous academic curriculum with education rooted in universal Quaker principles and an international student body that reflects today s global community. A variety of challenging courses and electives are offered, including: Introduction to Computer Science, Oceanography, Bioethics, Ceramics, Photography and Woodworking. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 15 available including: English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, World History, US History, European History, Comparative Government & Politics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, French Language & Culture, Spanish Language & Culture, and Music Theory. ESL Program The ESL Program helps international students to improve their language skills and includes instruction in English conversation, vocabulary, grammar, composition, and literature. Success Rate 99% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The large campus includes academic and administrative buildings, a historic Meeting House, faculty residence, performing arts center, athletic center (including climbing wall), sports fields, swimming pond, an aerial park, and the student dormitory, Westview. The residence is co-ed and offers spacious double rooms, as well as a recreation room, laundry facility and kitchen. Each floor includes large common areas and is designated either male or female, and is monitored by the staff who also reside there. Activities Students have the opportunity to join a variety of clubs and activities on campus, including Student Government, student publications, leadership positions and community service. Some clubs include: Spot Light Dance Club, Chess Club, Slam Poetry Club, Fit Bit Club, and many others. Sports Boys teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling. Girls s teams in: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Co-ed teams in Golf, Ice Hockey and Wrestling.

23 College Acceptances Adelphi Albright College Alfred American Bard College Boston College Boston Bowdoin College Carnegie Melon Case Western Reserve Clemson Colgate Cornell DePaul Drew Drexel Duquesne Elon Emerson College Emory Fashion Institute of Fordham Franklin and Marshall College George Mason Georgetown George Washington Guilford College Haverford College Hofstra Indiana Ithaca College Johns Hopkins Kenyon College Lehigh Loyola Manhattan College Michigan State New York Northeastern Oregon State Pace Pennsylvania State Pepperdine Providence College Purdue Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice Rutgers St. Joseph s Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Seton Hall Skidmore Stanford Syracuse Temple Towson Tulane Berkeley Irvine Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara of Colorado of Connecticut of Illinois of Massachusetts of Michigan of North Carolina of Notre Dame of Oregon of Rhode Island of San Diego of South Carolina of South Florida of Southern California of the Arts of the South of Texas of Wisconsin Vanderbilt Villanova Virginia Commonwealth Wesleyan Yale 23

24 Seattle Spring Street International School WA Spring Street International School Friday Harbor, Washington Portland OR Address 505 Spring Street Friday Harbor, Washington Founded: 1995 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 17% in the boarding program) Grades 5 through 12 (boarding for grades 7-12) Student Body: About 100 students Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1 Average Class Size: 9 Campus Size: 2 acres Location Spring Street International School is located in the small town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, one of the four major islands in the archipelago and within 70 miles of Seattle Airport Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures Modern Language Available Spanish Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Students learn in a pristine natural environment with extensive resources for academic studies, arts, athletics and scientific inquiry, especially, in partnership with the of Washington s Friday Harbor Labs. In addition to a variety of AP courses, unique courses available also include Economics, Marine Biology, Chinese, Ceramics, and European Woodcarving. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 16 available including: English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish Language, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Studio Art, Psychology, World Civilizations, European History, Human Geography, US Government & Politics, and US History. ESL Program At Spring Street International School, the approach to ESL is through immersion, supported by individual and smallgroup tutorial instruction. Each student is assessed twice per year in writing, grammar, reading and listening, and is placed in classes appropriate to their needs. ESL classes are offered at three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life Spring Street International School opened a beautiful 5,200 square foot dormitory on campus in January This new facility has 9 two-person rooms and is equipped with a large living and dining space, full kitchen, laundry facilities and terrace. It is staffed by full time dorm parents who support and advise the students in an intimate, family environment. The dormitory is also a short walk from downtown central Friday Harbor. Activities Students are encouraged to participate in local activities such as athletic programs through the public high school, use of the local athletic club, participation in the vibrant community theater, and to take advantage of the beautiful natural environment through hikes, walks, bike rides, and trips to the beaches. High School students are also required to complete 20 hours of community service each year. Sports Students are eligible and encouraged to participate in team sports offered by the local public schools. Teams include: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, and Track & Field. 24

25 College Acceptances American Arizona State Bard College Boston Bowdoin College California Polytechnic State - Pomona Carleton College Central Washington Chapman College College of the Atlantic Colorado College Colorado State Dartmouth College DePaul Earlham College Emerson College Evergreen College Fairhaven College Flagler College Fordham George Washington Gonzaga Goucher College Hampshire College Humboldt State Indiana Johns Hopkins Juniata College Lawrence Linfield College Lewis & Clark College Miami - Oxford Michigan State McGill Massachusetts Institute of Middlebury College Mount Holyoke College New Mexico Tech New York Northeastern Northwestern Oberlin College Occidental College Ohio State Oregon State Pacific Portland State Pennsylvania State Reed College St. Mary s College St. Olaf College San Francisco Conservatory of Music Santa Clara Sarah Lawrence College Seattle Skagit Valley College State of New York - Binghamton Swarthmore College Syracuse Temple Tufts of Arizona of British Columbia Berkeley Irvine Santa Barbara Santa Cruz of Illinois of Iowa of Michigan - Ann Arbor of Minnesota of Notre Dame of Oregon of Pennsylvania of Puget Sound of Redlands of San Francisco of Southern California of Texas - Austin of Washington Washington State Wesleyan Western Washington Whitman College Whittier College Wheaton College Willamette 25

26 NY VT NH MA CT Boston RI Storm King School Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York Storm King School PA New York NJ Philadelphia MD DE Washington DC RI VA NJ Address 314 Mountain Road Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York Founded: 1867 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 75% Boarding) Grades 8 through 12 and Post Graduate Student Body About 175 students enrolled from more than 25 countries Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1 Average Class Size: 10 Campus Size: 54 acres Location The Storm King School is located on the West Bank of the Hudson River, about one hour from New York City Airport JFK New York (JFK), Newark (EWR) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available American Sign Language, Mandarin and Spanish Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms: Required Academics Storm King is an innovative school where students learn to see themselves as world citizens. Students are prepared for the 21st century through a personalized and challenging academic curriculum, through a variety of programs in the arts and athletics, and through opportunities for leadership and community service. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 10 available including: Calculus AB, Statistics, English Literature & Composition, Physics C: Mechanics, Biology, Computer Science, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Art History and Studio Art. ESL Program Storm King offers a comprehensive approach to ESL with a focus on improving listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in a content and project based environment. ESL Classes focus on the enhancement of these skills in carefully designed academic and social settings that include interdisciplinary courses, an International Fair, and educational trips to bridge ESL with other courses. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The campus of Storm King School houses three academic classroom buildings, library with computer lab, theatre, visual arts center, gymnasium with fitness center, two athletic fields, four dormitories, and the Orr Commons overlooking the Hudson River. Students live in single-gender dormitories in either double or triple rooms under the supervision of faculty and staff members who also reside there. Activities Storm King provides a robust and diverse array of weekend activities throughout the year, including trips to New York museums and landmarks, outdoor adventure trips and recreational outings. Students are also required to participate in a daily afternoon activity during each of the three seasons, and may choose between athletics, Outdoor Education, or one of several clubs offered throughout the year. Sports Boys teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, and Wrestling. Girls teams in: Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball. Coed teams in Cross Country, Fencing, Mountain Biking, and Co-ed club teams in Crew, Golf and Sailing. 26

27 College Acceptances American Musical and Dramatic Academy Amherst College Babson College Bard College Bennington College Boston College Boston Bucknell California Institute of Cornell Dickinson College Drexel Emerson College Emory Fordham Gettysburg College George Mason George Washington Georgetown Hampshire College Hofstra Indiana Johnson & Wales Lehigh Massachusetts Institute of Michigan State New York Northwestern Oberlin College Otis College of Art and Design Ohio State Parsons School for Design Pennsylvania State Pratt Institute Purdue Rhode Island School of Design Rochester Institute of Rutgers Sarah Lawrence College School of Visual Arts Seton Hall Skidmore College Smith College SUNY State of New York (various campuses) Syracuse Trinity College of California of Illinois of Miami of Michigan of Minnesota of Pennsylvania of Rochester of Washington Washington of St. Louis 27

28 ME Portland Thornton Academy Saco, Maine VT Thornton Academy NH NY MA CT Boston RI PA New York NJ Address 438 Main Street Saco, Maine Founded: 1811 Enrollment: Day and Boarding School Grades 6 through 12 (Boarding for grades 9-12) Student Body About 1,600 students; 10% international Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Average Class Size: 20 Campus Size: 80 acres Location Thornton is located in the scenic coastal town of Saco, within 15 minutes of Portland and 90 minutes from Boston Airport Portland International Jetport (PWM) Climate Four seasons - colder temperatures with snowy winters Languages Available Arabic, Chinese, Latin, French, German, Greek, and Spanish Religious Affiliation: None 28 Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Thornton Academy is committed to challenging every student to reach his or her fullest academic potential by providing a wide array of rigorous courses. Additionally, Thornton Academy has initiated a unique diploma endorsement program to allow ambitious students to demonstrate academic strengths in these areas: STEM, Advanced Studies, and Arts & New Media Diploma Endorsements. Established partnerships with select local colleges also offer students the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school programs. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 24 available, including: English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, French, Chinese, Spanish, Latin, US History, US Government & Politics, European History, Human Geography, Music Theory, Psychology, Studio Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Economics, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Physics 1 and 2, Physics C, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Statistics. ESL Program Students will receive English support through Thornton Academy s ELL program and will be tested upon arrival to help determine language skills and placement within the program. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The campus at Thornton Academy blends tradition with innovation in its historic brick buildings that emphasize the latest technological advances. Facilities include a newly renovated library, Arts and New Media Center, 500 seat theater, engineering lab, television studio, student and faculty residences, dining commons, and a turf athletic stadium with track, playing fields and tennis court. Students reside on campus in the dormitories in shared rooms, with access to dorm lounges and the oncampus cafeteria. Activities Thornton Academy offers a wide variety of after-school clubs and activities, some of which include: Academic Decathlon, Robotics Club, Engineering Competition, Student Council, and Dance Company, among many more. Sports Sports teams include: Baseball (boys) Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey (girls), Football (boys), Golf, Ice Hockey (boys), Indoor Track & Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball (girls), Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball (girls), and Wrestling.

29 College Acceptances Adelphi Albright College American Arizona State Bates College Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston Bowdoin College Brandeis Brown California State Polytechnic - Pomona Case Western Reserve Clark Colby College College of William and Mary Columbia Cornell Dartmouth College Dickinson College Drexel Duke Elmira College Embry-Riddle Aeronatical Emmanuel College Emory Fordham Franklin Pierce George Mason Hawaii Pacific Hofstra Indiana - Bloomington Ithaca College Johns Hopkins Loyola Marymount Maine College of Art Manhattan College MCPHS New York Northeastern Otis College of Art & Design Pace Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania State Providence College Purdue Quinnipiac Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Sacred Heart St. Olaf College St. Michael s College Salve Regina Savannah College of Art & Design Simmons College Smith College Stony Brook Suffolk Syracuse Temple The New School Tufts Tulane Union College Davis Irvine Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara of Connecticut of Delaware of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign of Maine of Massachusetts - Amherst of Massachusetts - Boston of Miami of Michigan of Nevada - Las Vegas of San Diego of Southern California of Texas - Austin of Vermont of Washington Wellesley College West Virginia Wheaton College Wheelock College Widener Worcester Polytechnic Institute 29

30 ID WY PA Wasatch Academy Mt. Pleasant, Utah NV Salt Lake City Wasatch Academy UT UT CO VA Las Vegas AZ NJ Address 120 South 100 West Mt. Pleasant, Utah Founded: 1875 Enrollment Day and Boarding School (approx. 80% boarding and 20% day) Grades 8 through 12 and Post Graduate Student Body About 350 students from 26 states and 38 countries Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Average Class Size: Campus Size: 30 acres Location Wasatch Academy is located in the quiet community of Mt. Pleasant, situated about 2 hours from Salt Lake City Airport: Salt Lake City (SLC) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures with snowy winters Modern Languages Available French, Mandarin, and Spanish Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms Uniforms are not required, but there is a Dress Code for all students to follow Academics Wasatch Academy emphasizes a firm college preparatory foundation with a focus on the individual learner. The project-based curriculum encourages 21st century skills such as creative problem solving, adaptability, collaboration and much more. Some unique course options include: Psychology, Ecology, Chemistry of Photography, Equine Science, Acting, Music History, Ceramics, Design for the Theatre, Robotics, Animation, Game Design, Filmmaking, and Digital Audio. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 17 available including: English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, United States History, European History, US Government and Politics, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics C (Mechanics), Environmental Science, Spanish Language & Culture, Chinese Language & Culture, Studio Art, and Computer Science. ESL Program Wasatch Academy offers ESL support with a variety of courses, including Beginning & Advanced Reading, American Culture, and TOEFL Preparation. Success Rate 100% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life Wasatch Academy has 7 dormitories on campus, each with its own unique personality. The dormitories vary in size and will accommodate between 14 and 56 students with rooms designed for two students each. Dorms are staffed by full time Dorm Parents, who live and care for all of the boarding students. There are many places on campus for students to spend free time, including the dormitory lounges, an on campus Coffeehouse, and Student Center with air hockey, billiards, ping-pong and lounge area. Activities Students can be involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities on campus, including arts and music, as well as some of the following clubs: Model United Nations, Dance & Yoga, Film Making, Robotics, and many more. Sports Boys teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, and Western-Style Riding (rodeo). Girls teams in Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Western-Style Riding (rodeo). 30

31 College Acceptances American Arizona State Boston College Boston Brandeis Brigham Young California College of Arts California Institute of California State Carnegie Mellon Case Western Reserve Chapman College of Idaho Colorado State Columbia College Cornell College Drexel Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Emory Florida Institute of Fordham George Washington Georgia Institute of Georgia State Harvard College Indiana of Pennsylvania Indiana Ithaca College Johnson & Wales Kansas State Kent State Lehigh Long Island, CW Post Manhattan College Maryland Institute College of Art Michigan State Mississippi State Montana State New Mexico State New York Northeastern Northwestern Ohio State Oregon State Pace Pacific Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania State Pratt Institute Princeton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Santa Clara Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art & Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago Stetson Stony Brook Syracuse Trinity of Arizona of British Columbia Berkeley Davis Irvine San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz of Colorado of Denver of Illinois of Kansas of Massachusetts of Michigan of Missouri of Nevada of North Carolina of Notre Dame of Oregon of Pennsylvania of Richmond of San Francisco of Southern California of Texas of The Pacific of Utah of Virginia of Washington of Wisconsin Utah State Virginia Polytechnic Institute Wake Forest Washington & Jefferson College Wichita State Worcester Polytechnic Institute 31

32 NY VT NH CT MA Boston Whitinsville RI Christian School Whitinsville Christian School Whitinsville, Massachusetts PA New York NJ Philadelphia MD DE Washington DC RI VA NJ Address 279 Linwood Avenue Whitinsville, Massachusetts Founded: 1928 Enrollment Day School (with approximately 20 international students in host families) Grades Preschool through 12th (Homestay for 7-12th) Student Body About 570 students, with approximately 190 in the High School (Grades 9-12) Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Average Class Size: 15 Campus Size: 40 acres Location The school is located in the small town of Whitinsville in the Blackstone Valley of Massachusetts, about 1 hour from Boston. Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) Climate Four seasons - moderate temperatures with snowy winters Modern Language Available Spanish Religious Affiliation Christian with compulsory Bible/Religion classes Academics The college preparatory program at Whitinsville Christian School provides students with the opportunity to stretch, explore, and excel in many academic and non-academic areas. Students can experience unique courses in Business and, and Fine Arts. As part of the standard curriculum, students are also required to complete Bible and Virtual High School courses, as well as Junior and Senior Research Papers to help prepare them for the experience. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 8 available including: English Literature & Composition, Calculus AB, European History, Physics C, US History, US Government and Politics, Music Theory and Art Studio. ESL Program Whitinsville Christian School provides an ELL class for all international students, as well as professional tutoring during the first year of study. Success Rate 97% of students are accepted to a 4 year college or university. Campus Life The quiet suburban campus of Whitinsville Christian School includes academic buildings, a state of the art Library Media Center, gymnasium, athletic fields, tennis courts, outdoor track and cross country trail. A Performing Arts Center and Athletic Field House are currently being built on campus with an opening for Fall Students will experience American culture firsthand while residing with local host families in the surrounding community. Activities Rich programs are provided in athletics, fine and performing arts, leadership and service clubs to give students many different avenues to develop. Some activities include Drama, Band, Orchestra, Strings, Choir, Encore Ensemble Group, Robotics, Student Government, Business Club, and Peer Tutoring, among others. Students are also required to participate in Community Service opportunities through various campus organizations. Sports Boys teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field. Girls teams in: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Cooperative teams with local schools include: Golf and Hockey for boys, and Lacrosse for boys and girls. 32

33 College Acceptances Assumption College Baylor Bentley Berklee College of Music Binghamton Boston Bridgewater State Bryant Bryn Mawr College California Baptist Clark Clarkson Colby College College of New Jersey College of the Holy Cross Drexel Eastern Connecticut State Eastern Nazarene College Emmanuel College Endicott College Florida Institute of Framingham State Furman Gardner Webb George Washington Georgia Institute of Gordon College High Point Indiana - Bloomington Ithaca College Johnson & Wales Kalamazoo College Landmark College Liberty Lipscomb Massachusetts Maritime Academy Messiah College Michigan State Mount Ida College Northeastern Norwich Olivet Nazarene Pace Palm Beach Atlantic Pennsylvania State Pepperdine Providence College Purdue Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island College Rochester Institute of Rutgers Sacred Heart Saint Louis Salem State Salve Regina Santa Fe College Seattle Pacific SUNY Buffalo Suffolk Towson Trinity Christian College Davis Irvine Santa Barbara of Colorado - Boulder of Colorado - Colorado Springs of Connecticut of Hartford of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign of Massachusetts - Amherst of Massachusetts - Dartmouth of Massachusetts - Lowell of New Hampshire - Durham of San Francisco of Rhode Island of Washington Valley Forge Christian College Virginia Tech Waynesburg Wentworth Institute of Wheaton College (MA) Winthrop Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester State 33

34 Your Next Steps... We re with you all the way Dear Student, My name is Valerie Manzino and I am the Director of Enrollment Management at CTM Education. I have had the great pleasure to work with international students for the past 12 years. I am incredibly passionate about my work and seeing our students thrive at our high schools and universities. It will be my responsibility to guide you through the requirements and documentation to make your application a success. I will work closely with you to match your needs with the right boarding school to ensure that you will be successful academically and happy personally. From the moment you apply to the moment you land in the USA, I will be just an or phone call away - consider me your first friend away from home. I will work closely with the admissions teams at our various schools to get you a fast decision and assist you with everything from housing to your student visa. I will also be the one who ensures that you are picked up at the airport on the day you arrive and taken exactly where you need to go. I very much look forward to helping you find your ideal school and navigate this exciting next step in your academic career! Warmest regards, Valerie Manzino valerie.manzino@ctmeducation.com 34

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