EMMA WILLARD SCHOOL PROFILE 2019-2020
JENNY C. RAO Head of School head_of_school@emmawillard.org 518-833-1301
DR. MEREDITH LEGG Academic Dean mlegg@emmawillard.org 518-833-1312 KENT JONES Co-Director of College Counseling kjones@emmawillard.org 518-833-1305 ALYSIA MAJERAN Co-Director of College Counseling amajeran@emmawillard.org 518-833-1303 ABBEY MASSOUD-TASTOR Associate Director of College Counseling amassoudtastor@emmawillard.org 518-833-1311 CHERYL ACKNER Administrative Assistant For College Counseling and Academic Affairs cackner@emmawillard.org 518-833-1310 EMMA WILLARD SCHOOL 285 Pawling Avenue Troy, NY 12180 T: 518-833-1300 F: 518-833-1892 www.emmawillard.org CEEB CODE: 335600
Founded in 1814, Emma Willard School is one of America’s oldest and most distinguished college preparatory boarding and day schools for girls. Known for its academic rigor, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a broad and challenging curriculum in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, mathematics, technology, and visual and performing arts. The school also taps into the rich resources of Albany's Capital Region to provide extensive off-campus research opportunities, internships, experiential learning, and community service programs. Throughout its history, Emma Willard has been committed to enrolling a diverse student body from across the country and around the world. This commitment is supported by significant expenditures in financial aid. Student Body: 360 students (225 boarding, 135 day) from 24 states and 36 foreign countries. 104 new students enrolled in the fall of 2019. Of the 360 students, 95 are students of color (according to guidelines established by the National Association of Independent Schools) and 84 are international students, and 64 have an alumna or current sister relationship to the school. There are 88 students in the Class of 2020. A financial aid budget of $4,645,712 enables 149 students (42%) to receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $63,990. Faculty: 53 teaching faculty (77% female, 23% male). 83% hold advanced degrees. 85% are full-time, 15% are part-time. An additional 10 houseparents serve as members of the residential faculty. Academic Program: The Emma Willard curriculum reflects the school’s traditional pursuit of excellence; capitalizes on the global nature of its student body; sustains a belief in the centrality of leadership, ethics, and service in adolescent education; and honors the woman’s perspective. Emma Willard offers a rigorous college preparatory program with Advanced Placement® opportunities and upper-level electives in all disciplines. The school year is comprised of two semesters, and most students take five or six academic classes per term. Classes meet up to four times a week in blocks of 50 or 75 minutes. Academic requirements for graduation include a minimum of four years of English; three of history, foreign language, mathematics, and laboratory science (including biology and chemistry); and visual/performing arts. Students in all grades may pursue focused research projects through the STEAM Research Program and juniors and seniors may include a year-long project in their schedule through the Signature Program. Emma Willard’s Practicum program offers a wide array of experiential and enrichment opportunities that allow students to explore academic, career, service, or extracurricular interests. The curriculum is complemented by The Speaker Series, which invites accomplished and renowned experts in various fields to speak at assemblies and in classes throughout the school year. Accreditation and Affiliations: Emma Willard School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). Its affiliations include the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the College Board, and the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC).