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Founded in 1850, San Domenico is California’s oldest independent school, located on a picturesque 515-acre campus just 16 miles north of San Francisco. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including both day and boarding options at the high school level, San Domenico provides an exceptional, values-based college preparatory education. Grounded in our core values of study, reflection, community, and service, we believe that true achievement is measured not just by academic success, but by the positive impact our graduates make in the world. At San Domenico, students are inspired to lead with integrity, think critically, and act compassionately, preparing them to thrive in college and beyond.

With its historically unique combination of bright, open-minded students who play a significant role in helping to define the school's policies and character, and an outstanding faculty who teach with passion and expect the very best from their students, Indian Springs School provides an exceptional learning environment. Large enough to offer its 340 students a diverse curriculum, the school is also small enough to allow each individual to be well-known and properly challenged academically. Indian Springs is located in the fastest growing region in the United States. Because the climate is warm year-round, students have unprecedented opportunities for hands on learning. It is common to see a Freshwater Ecology course outside utilizing the 12-acre lake in a lesson, an English class reading out and acting out lines from Shakespeare in Armstrong Green, and a student building a drone in the maker space and testing flight outside in the middle of December. Indian Springs borders a 10,000 state park, allowing students to hike, mountain bike, engage in landscape photography, and more. And, being just a 20 minutes drive from downtown Birmingham means Indian Springs students truly get the best of both words by virtue of the school's location.

Since 1804, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has transformed students into confident, challenge-seeking global citizens. 400 students from 12 states and more than 30 nations experience exceptional academics with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (73% of faculty hold advanced degrees). WMA offers 25 AP courses, 66 clubs, 28 varsity teams, 26 Fine & Performing Arts offerings and personalized college counseling. 100% of graduates gain university admission, including Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and Yale. Innovative signature programs include the Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics & Finance (CEEF) and the iLab featuring 3D printers, CNC machines and robotics bays offering college-level experience. At WMA, rigorous academics meet genuine care, and students discover who they're meant to become.

Since 1905, McCallie has offered a premiere college preparatory boarding program for boys in grades 9-12. The student-administered honor code governs a community where academics and character are of equal importance. McCallie features over 40 student-centered organizations and an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities that include nationally recognized programs in athletics, the arts, and community service. McCallie also offers a coordinated program with Girls Preparatory School.

Lawrence Academy, an independent boarding school for grades 9 through 12, is located in Groton, Mass. Our mission focuses on recognizing students for who they are, inspiring them to take responsibility for who they want to become, and empowering them to take action for the greater good. Our community welcomes 400 boarding and day students to our campus and prides itself on a warm, welcoming, and compassionate culture.Individualized learning and empowerment is a cornerstone of our program, a focus that extends beyond the classroom to athletics, the arts, clubs, community service, and experiential learning (via our Winterim program). Skilled at "teaching for understanding," faculty use innovative methods to help students learn in the way best suited for them. Each day, our Advisory system uses student interests, needs, and passions to help build pathways to individual goals and aspirations. We seek to see students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy, making meaningful contributions to the world once they leave our campus.

Wayland is a traditional college-preparatory school proudly rooted in its Midwestern heritage. Our Mentor Program, the arts, community service, leadership and other co-curricular opportunities augment solid academics. Diverse cultural and recreational activities abound in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, as well as "outdoor Wisconsin" and travel abroad. From our pleasant and comfortable campus, Wayland graduates move on to study across the US and internationally, many to universities distinguished by their selectivity.

Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 8-12 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our students are self-confident, well-spoken, and prepared for college and life. Kind and moral, our students are inspired to lead for good. Here, every person is welcome, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. Our beautiful 800-acre campus is home to 250 students, with 75 percent boarding on campus. Small classes ensure engagement and mastery of the material. A variety of AP courses allow interested students to pursue subjects in greater depth. Saint James students grow by trying new things. We offer competitive sports, a wide variety of clubs, service opportunities, and an excellent fine arts program that includes drama, dance, music, and visual arts. We seek to enroll well-rounded applicants who are eager to participate in a wide range of activities and want close and positive relationships with their teachers and fellow students.

Sem is a suburban school in a small, historic city - Kingston. The student population is diverse and Sem boasts representation from 17 states and 35 countries. Two-thirds of our faculty live on campus. All students participate in at least one of over 20 varsity sports, a broad range of extracurricular activities, and community service programs. Extensive opportunities are available in performing and fine arts. Sem offers 160 courses (including 24 AP), small classes, challenging electives, and a student/teacher ratio of 8:1. Graduates are accepted to highly competitive colleges. We invite you to discover more about Sem and see why so many of our students and alumni have found their experience here has prepared them for success now and in the future. Wyoming Seminary inspires students to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and excellence by developing the critical skills and spirit of community necessary to succeed and serve in a global society - Mission Statement

Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a college prep boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate. The oldest boarding school in Connecticut, and 11th-oldest in the country, CA’s historic 104-acre campus is nestled in the bucolic but central town of Cheshire, just two hours from both Boston and New York. With approximately 395 students from 18 states and 13 countries, the Academy tailors education to the personal goals of each student. Many students choose to stretch their intellectual boundaries by taking one of 32 advanced International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme courses, and the school offers a Mandarin language option for the IB Diploma as well. This internationally respected program offers a global perspective, challenging students to be independent, critical thinkers concerned and involved with the world around them. With 21 interscholastic athletic teams, 10 non-competitive offerings, many performing and visual arts options, there's a passion to be uncovered for all students. The Academy also offers unique Art & Music Major programs for those who plan to continue on to an arts or design program at the university level, as well as the Global Citizenship Diploma Distinction, and executive leadership coaching in the Roxbury Center for Learning & Leadership.

Darlington is a preparatory school that gives day and boarding students the opportunity to discover their place in the global community. We do this by offering academic and extracurricular explorations personalized for each student, and led by teachers and staff who are exceptionally accessible and encouraging. Darlington students graduate with the confidence, connections, and compassion they need to succeed in college and their career, and be meaningful contributors to the greater good.

Frederick Gunn was a pioneering educator, courageous abolitionist and outdoorsman. He inspired generations of students to be curious, thoughtful, to be active members of their communities, to stand up for what they believe in and work hard both in and out of the classroom. At The Frederick Gunn School we continue stand by these guiding principles and build upon them to ensure our students become hard working, active citizens and life long learners who will be a force for good in this world. At the Frederick Gunn School we value character as highly as intellect and achievement, just as Frederick Gunn did over 170 years ago.

Founded in 1867, The Storm King School is one of New York oldest and most prestigious boarding schools, located one hour north of New York City. The School enrolls about 200 students from the USA and 26 other countries. Faculty boasts an impressive list of teachers including a former NASA scientist Dr. Feffer (Stanford University), writer Dr. Finn-Atkins (Fordham University), award winning filmmaker Zhenya Kiperman (Columbia University), Rushdi Siddiqui, Esq., Courtney Sutter, JD, and Head of School Lisa Shambaugh (Harvard University). Over 70% of faculty hold advanced degrees. Our graduates attend top universities including Harvard, NYU, Cornell, Georgetown, Syracuse, RPI, Parsons, FIT, and Pratt. Academics include over 125 courses including Honors courses and 23 AP courses across every subject area.

Since 1950, Santa Catalina has been a leader in education for young women. We know that inside each student there is a purpose waiting to be fulfilled. At Santa Catalina, our students already have a head start. It’s a fact that girls’ school graduates have a significant edge in the world over their coed peers, and the advantages of Santa Catalina reach far beyond statistics. You’ll have a safe place to focus and explore your passions. You’ll have a beautiful campus on which to make lasting friendships and feel comfortable with your place in the world. Santa Catalina is a place where you can take risks, knowing people here will support you. You’ll discover talents, interests, and skills you never knew existed within yourself. You’ll be engaged – intellectually, creatively, athletically, and spiritually – to help you see things in new ways. Join one of our interscholastic athletic teams or maybe the hip-hop dance group. Run for a Student Senate position, become a member of Amnesty International, or help in the organic garden. The extracurricular opportunities are limited only by your imagination. Our curriculum will encourage you to discover DaVinci, explore environmental issues, and debate everything from poetry to political issues to celebrity pop culture. Your class options will be diverse and innovative, and could include Global Conflict and Resolution in the 21st Century, Peace and Justice, World Literature, or Mandarin Chinese. Engaged learning can include a satellite news broadcast in French, or a guest scientist from Stanford University. The curriculum will expand your mind and stimulate your curiosity. We teach the way girls learn most effectively, often with open discussion and group projects. Our faculty is available, involved, and interested in you. They know the point of school is not so much what you learn, as what learning allows you to accomplish in the world when you leave. Your personal and academic journey will include preparation for life beyond our campus. Our college counseling program will support your journey, and your college decisions will be informed by your academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular experiences. When you take that next step, you join generations of young women who began inventing their futures at Santa Catalina and are now realizing their dreams. If you’re looking for a school that helps you discover the person you are meant to become – Santa Catalina is the place to begin.

WORCESTER ACADEMY is a co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12 and postgraduates. Our urban setting, diverse community, and challenging curriculum provide students with a solid, real-world education. Located 40 miles from Boston, we offer a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, and extensive visual and performing arts programs. Students are supported through an advisory program, a daily extra help period, and regular progress reports. The Academy's urban location provides access to service learning and internships, as well as recreational opportunities such as museums and sports games. Our students demonstrate our core values of honor, respect, community, personal growth, and challenge and are driven by our mission to "Achieve the Honorable."

Oregon Episcopal School is a vibrant day and boarding community where curiosity drives every experience. Set on a one-of-a-kind campus that feels as much like a living laboratory as it does a school, students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that comes to life in our EC3 Design Center. Here, ideas move from concept to creation, supported by industry-level scientific research tools and equipment that empower students to think and work like real-world scientists. Beyond the classroom, a dynamic range of athletics and extracurriculars invite students to explore their passions, including our distinctive Scholars Edge Fencing program, which blends academic rigor with elite training. At OES, students don’t just learn. They actively shape their education in a community that values creativity, challenge, and discovery.

Located just outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, Amerigo Napa Valley combines a rigorous academic program with a scenic, supportive environment. Students attend Justin-Siena High School and take advantage of a holistic college-preparatory curriculum designed to train students for competitive colleges and universities. Advanced coursework is complemented by a competitive interscholastic athletic program, an award-winning performing arts department, and an array of co-curricular opportunities designed to develop students into well-rounded adults. Situated on nearly 40 acres in beautiful Napa Valley, the Justin-Siena facilities include scientific and academic research centers, an athletic stadium, a water sports center, and a center for the performing arts. Students live in an oncampus dormitory with a swimming pool and have full access to the school grounds and facilities.

Founded in 1890 by John and Abby MacDuffie, The MacDuffie School has fostered intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity in students for more than 130 years.The MacDuffie School is a co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 offering a challenging academic curriculum as well as leadership opportunities and a wide range of extracurricular programs in the arts, athletics, and community service. Our graduates attend some of the country’s most selective colleges and universities and continue on to successful, rewarding careers.

CATS Academy Boston is a top-tier international boarding high school in Boston, USA, dedicated to offering world-class education and helping students gain admission to prestigious US universities. Situated in Braintree, MA, one of the oldest towns in the US and the hometown of several founding fathers, CATS Academy Boston is in a safe area typical of affluent American middle - class residents. It's near to a police station, ensuring students can focus on their studies in a secure environment. The location is not only quiet but also well - connected. It's at the end of the Boston Red Line subway, 20 - 30 minutes from downtown. Along the subway line, you can directly reach world-renowned universities like Harvard and MIT. As one of the few full - boarding high schools in the Boston area, CATS has excellent boarding facilities all on campus. With five dormitory buildings, we provide 400 single rooms with private bathrooms and 50 double rooms with private bathrooms. Each floor has a communal kitchen and lounge. CATS Academy Boston has invested over $1 million in campus security, creating an all-round security system for a safe and comfortable learning environment. The 22-acre campus features 43 classrooms, including six language labs, six wet science labs, three dry science labs, seven music rooms, three art studios, a "black box" experimental theater, a large study area, a student lounge, a business lab, and a fashion lab, etc. CATS Academy Boston offers US high school courses for grades 8 - 12/PG, with options for mid-term enrollment, and summer courses for early exposure to US high school education. We also provide over 21 AP courses. Academics, Arts, and Athletics are three pillars of CATS Academy Boston. We offer STEAM Enrichment Programs and has set up Arts Academy, Basketball Academy and Hockey Academy. It integrates advanced academic and cultural experiences with STEAM, Arts, professional elite athletic training to help students take the next step in their academic, artistic, or athletic careers. CATS Academy Boston boasts a 100% university placement rate, with graduates receiving an average of six university offers and over $19 million in scholarships in the past decade. In recent three years, two students have been admitted to MIT. Since 2024, our students were admitted to top universities, including UPenn, Brown University, Dartmouth College, NYU, Williams College, the University of Toronto, and the Berklee College of Music, etc. In 2025, one student received a scholarship offer from Stanford University.

Founded in 1900, Asheville School is an intentionally small co-ed boarding school set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, our supportive community is a place where all are known and valued. In their time on our campus, students develop strong character and essential life skills through a rigorous academic curriculum and robust co-curricular offerings. They leave here ready to shape a changing world. Our beautiful home along 300 idyllic acres is a safe haven where students learn and thrive both in and outside of the classroom. Framed by mountains, criss-crossed by walking paths, and dotted by pines, it is a place where we feel inspired, connected, and welcome. This special stamp of soil is more than a picturesque learning environment; it defines our experience.

For over 155 years, The Webb School has provided challenging academics with an emphasis on morals and values in a family-like setting. It is a place where young adults are not just expected to learn — they are encouraged to lead, as The Webb School promotes independent thinking, creative initiative, personal integrity and civic responsibility. The community, including an average class size of 13, inspires lifelong connections while fostering individual growth. Students from more than 20 countries and a dozen states allow for a global experience in Middle Tennessee that shapes students into engaged citizens of the world. The result: stronger, more confident thinkers, makers and doers who are prepared for college and life.To put it simply, it’s cool to be smart at Webb. We develop confident, creative, and critical thinkers one question at a time. Webb offers 16 AP courses along with other very challenging classes. But we truly break the mold with our public performance program, which fosters our students’ emerging voices while developing their academic passions. Webb’s 150-acre campus is located 50 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee in historic Bell Buckle. This rural and intimate setting promotes a focus on personal values and intellectual growth – creating a refuge from societal pressures and distractions. Most importantly, respect goes both ways at Webb. Honor, integrity, and civility are at our core and we hold the line to those ideals. This has been a hallmark of Webb throughout our 154 year history, and our students take pride in upholding this tradition. All of these unique qualities create what we call The Character of Home. We invite you to explore our Web site to learn more about Webb.