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Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college-preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. Known for its challenging academic program, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through an outstanding faculty and an extensive curriculum distinguished by a wide array of Advanced Placement courses. The school's extraordinary physical plant, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provides a breathtakingly beautiful, yet state-of-the-art, setting for learning and living.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$77,325
Enrollment
356
International Students
29%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$180 million
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29.3
Class Size
13
Boarding %
67
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Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2023)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 2 |
| Art #1 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 1 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 4 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 3 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 3 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 4 |
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Summer School
(2026)Writer's Retreat
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Program Overview
Type: Day
Monday-Friday Arrival/sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a.m. (Campers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.) Sign-out/dismissal: 3:00-3:30 p.m. This program is the place for the writer eager to work on an existing piece of creative writing or turn an idea into print. We welcome writers interested in deepening their practice and craft through free-writing, workshopping, editing, redrafting, and presenting. Poets, essayists, novelists, short story writers, bloggers, journalists, and fan-fiction writers are all welcome. |
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Duration 2 weeks
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Application Deadline 报名将于 2 月 1 日正式开放
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Start Date Session 1: 7.7-18 Session 2: 7.21-8.1
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Tuition $950
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Type: Day
Monday-Friday Arrival/sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a.m. (Campers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.) Sign-out/dismissal: 3:00-3:30 p.m. This program is the place for the writer eager to work on an existing piece of creative writing or turn an idea into print. We welcome writers interested in deepening their practice and craft through free-writing, workshopping, editing, redrafting, and presenting. Poets, essayists, novelists, short story writers, bloggers, journalists, and fan-fiction writers are all welcome. |
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Duration 2 weeks
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Application Deadline 报名将于 2 月 1 日正式开放
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Tuition $950
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Tuition Notes $25 off early-bird discount until April 1
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Program Overview
Type: Day
Monday-Friday Arrival/sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a.m. (Campers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.) Sign-out/dismissal: 3:00-3:30 p.m. With courses in athletics, the visual arts, language and writing, STEM, and deeper dives into elevated electives, there is ample opportunity to explore new interests and take on a new challenge with new friends. Upper Electives: Athletics Art and Design Performing Arts Reading/Writing Explore Sciences Adventure/Life Skills |
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Duration 2 weeks
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Application Deadline 报名将于 2 月 1 日正式开放
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Start Date Session 1: 7.7-18 Session 2: 7.21-8.1
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Ages / Grades Grade 7-9
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Tuition $775
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Tuition Notes $25 off early-bird discount until April 1
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Type: Day
Monday-Friday Arrival/sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a.m. (Campers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.) Sign-out/dismissal: 3:00-3:30 p.m. Girls entering 4th through 6th grade know that choosing the way she spends her day is great fun. We also know that the Middle Explorer enjoys some advanced electives alongside our longstanding crowd favorite electives. Enjoy electives such as Swimming, Animal Sciences, the visual arts, and more! Middle Electives: Athletics Art and Design Performing Arts Reading/Writing Explore Sciences Adventure/Life Skills |
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Duration 2 weeks
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Application Deadline 报名将于 2 月 1 日正式开放
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Start Date Session 1: 7.7-18 Session 2: 7.21-8.1
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Ages / Grades Grade 4-6
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Tuition $775
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Tuition Notes $25 off early-bird discount until April 1
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Type: Day
Monday-Friday Arrival/sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a.m. (Campers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.) Sign-out/dismissal: 3:00-3:30 p.m. Girls entering 2nd through 3rd grade make memories and friendships that last a lifetime at our GirlSummer camp. Participants choose from a range of activities—from Wizarding World to crafts, dance, and much more! Lower Electives: Athletics Art and Design Performing Arts Reading/Writing Explore Sciences Adventure/Life Skills |
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Duration 2 weeks
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Application Deadline 报名将于 2 月 1 日正式开放
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Start Date Session 1: 7.7-18 Session 2: 7.21-8.1
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Ages / Grades Grade 2-3
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Tuition $775
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Tuition Notes $25 off early-bird discount until April 1
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Academics
AP Scores
(2018)Number of students who took AP tests
171
Number of tests taken
367
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Sports
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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AGONIES
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ALBANY AREA MATH CIRCLE
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
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BLACK AND LATINX STUDENT UNION (BLSU)
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CHOIR
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CHOIR
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CREATE
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DOR VA DOR
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EMMA ARCH
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EMMA EQUINE
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EMMA GENIUS
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EMMA GREEN
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FAIR TRADE
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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS IN UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS (FOCUS)
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FOREIGN AND AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION (FASO)
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LINK (LIBERTY IN NORTH KOREA)
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI@EMMA)
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OMEGA
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RELAY FOR LIFE
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SPEECH & DEBATE
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Contact Emma Willard School
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Frequently Ask Questions about Emma Willard School
Tell me a bit about Emma Willard School.
Emma Willard School is All-girls private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1814 , and currently has about 356 students, 29.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.emmawillard.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.emmawillard.org.
Does Emma Willard School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 30 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Emma Willard School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Emma Willard School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Emma Willard School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.44% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.5% go to top 25, and about 5.83% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Emma Willard School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Emma Willard School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Emma Willard School?
The total fee for Emma Willard School in 2024 is
$77,325 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@emmawillard.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@emmawillard.org .
Where is Emma Willard School located?
Emma Willard School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Emma Willard School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Emma Willard School is among the most popular schools, within top 47 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Emma Willard School has been favorited by 740 users.
Also Emma Willard School has been favorited by 740 users.
How do I complete an application for Emma Willard School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Emma Willard School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Emma Willard School’s official site: http://www.emmawillard.org or call them at 518-833-1320.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Emma Willard School’s official site: http://www.emmawillard.org or call them at 518-833-1320.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Emma Willard School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Emma Willard School?
The overall rating for Emma Willard School is A+.
The section ratings of Emma Willard School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Emma Willard School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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