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Annie Wright Schools is an IB World School where global learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive travel program—featuring international trips, cultural immersions, and experiential learning across continents—brings the IB curriculum to life and helps students develop real‑world confidence and perspective. Located in the Greater Seattle area and grounded in character, service, and global citizenship, Annie Wright prepares students to explore the world with purpose and lead with compassion.

More than 140 years ago, Mr. McMillan, with his unique insights and foresight in education, had the discerning vision to choose Mt. Pleasant, a beautiful, quiet, and safe small town in the West, as the location for what would become Utah's only college preparatory boarding school. Here, students focus on their academic pursuits during the week; on weekends, the rich outdoor activity facilities and nearby national parks become their stage to express their youth and release their energy. From its inception, Wasatch Academy has never positioned itself as a so-called 'top' or 'elite' school in a highly competitive environment, but rather it is dedicated to cultivating well-rounded individuals, providing joyful, friendly, healthy, and confident students who are comprehensively developed for college. For academically outstanding students, Wasatch Academy offers sufficiently challenging courses, unparalleled extracurricular opportunities, and detailed, personalized college guidance to help them successfully enter their desired institutions for further study. Each year, a significant number of graduates are accepted into prestigious universities, including Ivy League schools such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, MIT, the University of Chicago, as well as world-renowned institutions like Cambridge and Oxford. For students with interests and specialties in sports, music, arts, and computer science, Wasatch Academy provides leading support and opportunities that surpass those of similar schools, making many 'top' private high schools envious. For example, the state’s top basketball team, ranked fifth nationally (according to MaxPreps); a nationally leading high school snow sports program developed using the school's own skiing facilities and the exceptional training facilities of the U.S. Ski Team in Park City; the newly established Modern Music Center in August 2019 integrates top music resources from across the country, including support and courses from professors at The Juilliard School and Berklee College of Music, along with full support and collaboration from top music performance training institution Soundhouse; the best speech, debate, and Model United Nations teams in the country; a state-of-the-art visual arts center providing professional guidance and practical opportunities for students with artistic talents; an innovative technology center building and newly completed engineering center for students interested in computers, robotics, rockets, and modern technology; and equestrian facilities with indoor and outdoor riding arenas and over 40 horses. What Wasatch Academy cares about most, and is most proud of, is helping each student succeed and become the best version of themselves with happiness and confidence.

At Chatham Hall, we believe that when a young woman steps beyond her comfort zone, she realizes the true power of her potential and finds her most authentic self. Every day across campus, students discover their individual passions, learn to balance joy with challenge, gratitude with ambition, and champion each other as they begin to weave together informed perspectives that will make up their worldview. With endless opportunities illuminated before them, our students feel confident taking the first steps toward a life that is all their own.

Founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Gilmour is an independent, Catholic, coed, college-preparatory school offering a Montessori (18 months - Kindergarten) program and a Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. Located on 144 acres in Gates Mills, Ohio, Gilmour has a total enrollment of 800 students, which includes young men and women in Montessori through grade 12, and a limited number of postgraduate students each year. Resident students compose 16 percent of our Upper School student body and represent 17 states and 11 foreign countries. Gilmour admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, and national and ethnic origin.

The Northwest School offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program with a cross-disciplinary curriculum. Courses in the humanities, mathematics, science, languages, and arts are required at all times. The school has a uniquely international character: the fact that 16% of its population comes from abroad gives students a truly global perspective. Regular participation in environment teams, which clean the historic building and grounds, and in the outdoor program, which offers trips throughout the region, teach responsibility and respect for the environment. Students graduate from the Upper School with a true liberal arts education. The academic core is a three-year survey of human society from prehistory through present day. Learning to analyze history from political, economic, social, religious, and artistic perspectives lays the foundation for college-level electives in the senior year. The school has a uniquely international character: the fact that 11% of its population comes from abroad gives students a truly global perspective. Regular participation in environment teams, which clean the historic building and grounds, and in the outdoor program, which offers trips throughout the region, teach responsibility and respect for the environment. Students graduate from the Upper School with a true liberal arts education. The academic core is a three-year survey of human society from prehistory through present day. Learning to analyze history from political, economic, social, religious, and artistic perspectives lays the foundation for college-level electives in the senior year. The daily presence of international students from more than 12 countries creates a global perspective for our whole community and makes our population unique among Seattle-area schools. International students who receive ESL support are gradually integrated into more courses with American students each year. Physical education, sports teams, arts courses, class trips, the Environment Program and the Outdoor Program offer additional chances for interaction.

Thornton Academy is a highly respected co-educational independent school for students in grades 6–12, offering both boarding and day programs. Located on the southern coast of Maine in Saco, it is one of the longest-established schools in the United States. Guided by a tradition of academic excellence, Thornton Academy prepares students to succeed at the highest levels within a supportive, globally focused community. In a safe and well-structured environment, students benefit from personalized guidance and broad opportunities across academics, arts, athletics, and leadership—empowering them to pursue their ambitions with confidence and purpose.

THE KNOX SCHOOL is a progressive, co-educational, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 35 acres of serene waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Just minutes from Manhattan, our small yet diverse student body represents more than 15 countries, and attracts students from local Long Island communities, the New York tri-state area, and across the U.S. Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island's oldest established private school, serving grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate. Within our close-knit and inclusive global community, every student is seen, heard, and valued. Through one-on-one academic planning, transformative leadership opportunities, and robust arts, athletics, and extracurricular programming, a Knox education empowers students to explore their passions and realize their full potential. We are proud of our 100% acceptance to top four-year universities. Knox students graduate with the knowledge, character, and confidence to excel in college and to achieve success in an ever-changing world.

We know sending your child to a boarding school is a big decision. St. Anne's-Belfield School is more than just a boarding school; it's a welcoming community focused on supporting every student to reach their full personal and academic potential. while exploring what lies beyond their comfort zone. Our students are encouraged to push themselves beyond their comfort zone and to work hard to achieve lofty goals. First and foremost, we provide our students with rigorous academics so that they are well prepared to succeed at the most prestigious colleges and universities around the world. Our students are given freedom and independence paired with appropriate guidance, support, and mentorship. We are an inclusive community that appreciates diversity, and we expect our students to treat everyone with respect and kindness. Charlottesville, Virginia is home to the University of Virginia, one of the top 25 universities in America, and is rife with history, culture, museums, restaurants, and performance venues. Our campus is also located near Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, which offer breathtaking outdoor activities. St. Anne's-Belfield provides students with the rigorous and academic focus as well as countless opportunities to make connections and explore beyond the classroom in the local community and environment. For many families considering boarding school for their students, St. Anne's-Belfield is an incredible choice which will prepare them for success both in college and beyond.

The remarkable girls of Linden Hall have been defying expectations since 1746. Our students pilot airplanes, build robots, recite Shakespeare, psychoanalyze Batman, win chemistry competitions, design murals, and make friends from across the globe. Linden Hall has empowered girls to challenge themselves intellectually, and colleges and universities from around the world seek out Linden Hall students for their curiosity, compassion, academic excellence, and commitment to serving others.

Empowering students to achieve their fullest potential and live lives of purpose—this has been the core of Garrison Forest School since its founding in 1910. What was an innovative educational mission for girls at the turn of the 20th century remains so in the 21st century. Throughout our history, our mission has been to prepare young women for a rewarding college experience and for a purposeful life well beyond. Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—To Be Rather Than To Seem—Garrison Forest's curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere. Located outside of Baltimore, the school's park-like campus offers collegiate-quality academic, athletic, arts and residential facilities. Our innovative partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program, matches students with a Hopkins professor and lab to conduct research in science and engineering. Students may apply to be a Jenkins Fellow for an in-depth service learning project of their choice. Our new Equine and Veterinary Science program, expanded Robotics program, arts offerings, competitive interscholastic athletics (including riding and Polo at the national levels) and many clubs meet every interest, broaden horizons and provide leadership development. With Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City and other Mid-Atlantic cities and states nearby, students enjoy a variety of weekend activities. Here, students flourish intellectually and individually, find their voice, discover their passions and embrace their potential.

Hoosac School was founded in Hoosick, New York in 1889. For over 135 years Hoosac has been enrolling boarders and day students from grades 8-12, as well as for a postgraduate program. As a coeducational, college preparatory school, Hoosac celebrates each student's individuality in all aspects of their educational life. Our low student-to-teacher ratio, challenging academics, and active social life in a caring and supportive community prepares all Hoosac students for the many challenges ahead. It is our mission to develop enthusiastic learners with creative minds and strong moral compasses that are ready to handle college and life with intelligence and grace.

The School's mission is to cultivate an inclusive community of academic excellence where learners creatively explore their passions and boldly inspire change in the world. Maumee Valley Country Day School seeks to admit motivated students with strong academic potential and diverse abilities and backgrounds. Our education is Personal, Experiential, and Global

John Bapst Memorial High School, established in 1928, is a highly-regarded coeducational, nonsectarian, independent , 100% college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Located in the safe, small city of Bangor, Maine, within walking distance of downtown, the school serves 90% day students from 35 Maine towns and cities and 10% boarding students from various countries, such as Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine and Vietnam. John Bapst boasts a strong academic reputation, evidenced by its consistent #1 ranking in northern New England by the Washington Post (2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) and its recognition as an AP Platinum School by the College Board on the 2023 and 2024 AP Honor Roll in the US and Canada. Accredited by NEASC and a member of several prestigious associations (NAIS, iTEP, TABS, AISNE, SBSA, EMA), the school offers a challenging curriculum with 25 AP courses and 22 honors courses, along with ESL support and individualized scheduling catering to interests in arts, music, drama, business, and economics. A capstone program is also available for distinguished graduates. The school fosters a caring community supported by 49 teachers, 2 college counselors, and 10 on-campus houseparents (primarily faculty). This environment, combined with a wide array of sports and extracurricular activities, prepares graduates for top universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions and other highly-ranked global universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Penn, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, McGill, Johns Hopkins, Chicago, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, UC-Berkley, Emory, Washington University in St. Louis, UCLA etc. The strong art and music programs have also successfully placed graduates in renowned art and music colleges such as Pratt, Parsons, Fashion Technology Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago, Berklee College of Music and Los Angeles College of Music. Beyond academics, John Bapst emphasizes student involvement in American school life through sports, band, musicals, community service (Key Club), and student-run publications and clubs (Model UN, Yearbook, newspaper, art). The school has a robust STEM program, particularly in robotics, engineering, and programming. International students actively participate and often lead in various academic teams (math team and robotics) and athletic teams. Students benefit from Bangor's location, which offers both access to outdoor activities (hiking, water sports, skiing, Acadia National Park) and urban conveniences (restaurants, movies, shopping, entertainment venues). Weekend activities are generally within a 10-minute drive. The Bangor International Airport, with direct flights to major cities like New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Chicago, and bus lines to Boston provide convenient travel options for all students, especially international students. Ultimately, John Bapst aims to cultivate well-educated global citizens ready for future academic and professional success.

The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy. The School pursues this goal through a vigorous, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes essential 21st-century skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. A commitment to exploratory learning bolsters the way boys learn best: by doing. Educators and students are dedicated to building a culture of honor on campus, which enhances camaraderie and “brotherhood” and creates a supportive network of friends and mentors — connections that last a lifetime. The Trinity-Pawling learning experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world.

Founded in 1898 in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, Miss Hall’s School is an internationally recognized boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12 that prioritizes academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and a global and inclusive community. Miss Hall’s signature Horizons program, now in its 31st year, teaches 100% of students real-world leadership skills and places them in internships at 75+ locations throughout the Berkshires, making it possible for students to explore career interests and build resumes for college and beyond. Applications for fall 2026 are being accepted on a rolling basis as space remains available.

St. Albans School is an Episcopal, college preparatory school for boys in Washington, DC. Founded in 1909, the School is located on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, and is dedicated to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of its students. St. Albans challenges its students to achieve excellence and to embrace responsibility, and it expects them to act always with honor and to respect and care for others.

Ross School is a co-educational boarding (Grades 7-12) and day school (N-Grade 12) located on two beautiful campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, about 2 hours east of New York City. The School offers a global, integrated curriculum with engaging courses in science, arts, humanities and wellness, while offering opportunities for independent study, competitive athletics, extracurricular activities and travel. Ross School serves approximately 320 students in Nursery through Grade 12 and attracts a world class faculty.

Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a 167 year-old, Episcopal, college preparatory boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 6 through 12 plus a post-graduate program. The school, located in Faribault, Minnesota, 50 miles south of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, occupies a 250-acre campus on the bluffs of the Straight River. The School's over 400 students hail from more than 22 countries and 39 states. In addition to our exemplary academic program, students attend Shattuck-St. Mary's to pursue their passions in nine distinct Signature Programs: Engineering, Bioscience, The Major, Golf, Figure Skating, Soccer, Ice Hockey, Pre-Conservatory and Vocal Performance Music. Paired with our unique ScholarShift program and weCreate center, we provide opportunities for our students to explore their individual interests.

Located in rural southwestern New Hampshire, Dublin School is a deliberately small, nondenominational, independent college preparatory school for grades 9-12. Diversity is infused in all community experiences at Dublin School because of our size and student population. Dublin School students actively participate in all aspects of school life, as we believe that learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. Students and faculty work together to create a school culture that enables individuals to be their authentic self, encourages students to seek out new experiences, supports healthy risk-taking, promotes equity and inclusion, and creates time for play. Every academic day begins with Morning Meeting, which brings the entire community together for formal and spontaneous presentations and announcements, guest speakers, and Senior Presentations. Students have daily work jobs and weekend Work Gang, small group projects such as trail maintenance, wood splitting or maple sugaring, to help maintain our physical campus and foster an ethic of meaningful work within our school. Students must engage in afternoon athletics or activities each trimester and join at least one competitive team each year. Additionally, more than one-third of our students elect to take part in our performing arts program, which includes dance, music, and theater. Students often elect to participate in clubs and organizations, such as ModelUN, Outing Club, Student Government, Students of Color Association, or the Astronomy Club. Dublin School students are active community members because they are provided rich opportunities that awaken new passions and bring our school’s mission to life. We help our students to grow physically, socially, morally, and intellectually for the betterment of self and community.

At Perkiomen, we know that experience is the best teacher, and that the challenges of life can only be solved by digging in, taking part, and pushing through. Our students learn to take calculated risks and to create value wherever they go. Our close-knit, caring, accomplished faculty create a highly participatory learning environment that encourages students to be courageous. Equally impactful is our culture of gratitude and joy. We are all teachers and learners, celebrating differences and supporting each other`s well-being, through everyday tasks and in defining moments. In this boarding and day environment, we all feel welcomed. Faculty and students engage and develop meaningful mentorships. And, students find lasting friendships in our globally diverse community. What we learn today must prepare our students for tomorrow. With a strong liberal arts foundation and future-focused innovative education, we prepare our students for college and the challenges of a new economy. Perkiomen School inspires students to risk becoming their best.