Kent Connect to Your Future
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ent teaches leadership, independence, and creativity.
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college representatives visit Kent each fall College fair with 120 colleges represented Kent seniors have an average of five college acceptances from which to choose SAT Prep course offered on campus ACT and SAT test site
Learning to tackle problems, embrace new experiences,
and think critically and collaboratively are the hallmarks of the Kent experience. Our graduates report that at Kent they developed the confidence to succeed in college and in their careers. In today’s world, with the pace of global connections advancing so rapidly, being able to collaborate and take initiative are more important than ever. The academic program at Kent provides a broad base of knowledge in the humanities, along with the skills required in an evolving workplace shaped by interdependence. The diversity of both our curriculum and our community will give you the foundation you need to excel in a complex world.
“ Kent taught us balance. From the courses we took to the athletic and extracurricular activities we participated in, we graduated well prepared to take on the demands of college and life after Kent.” Lauren ’11 Harvard College
Lindsey ’11 Boston College
Prefects, Mission Committee, Cross Country, Crew, Ice Hockey
“ In junior and senior year especially, our students develop a deep self-knowledge as they prepare for college and what comes next. They grow in confidence and independence.”
Kent alumni work in every field imaginable. They have served as ambassadors, cabinet secretaries, and members of Congress. Their accomplishments include winning Pulitzer Prizes for poetry, fiction, and journalism; leading startups and Fortune 500 companies; competing in the Olympics; producing, directing, and acting in acclaimed movies and television shows; and conducting groundbreaking research
Sarah Ross B.A. Middlebury College M.S. Lesley University
in polymer chemistry, DNA science, and systems for
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communities and on the international stage.
delivering clean water to disaster victims. We are proud of the vision and leadership our graduates display in their local
“ I needed an environment that would let me thrive. Kent was the right place.� Eric ’13 U.S. Naval Academy Crew
Kent graduates attend colleges across the United States and internationally that match their interests and aspirations. The College Counseling program takes an individualized approach to help you identify a range of colleges where you will thrive. With the support of your college counselor, you will define your goals and focus on finding the college that is the right fit for you. Applying to college is an opportunity for learning and exploration. Kent supports each student in this process, guiding students to capitalize on the Kent experience and discover colleges where they will flourish.
“ Kent is synonymous with family. I grew up at Kent with a certain degree of independence while simultaneously receiving support from my teachers, coaches and friends. Beyond the education I received, Kent provided me with relationships that I will cherish for life.” Cristina ’13 Bowdoin College Senior Prefect, Soccer, Basketball, Crew, Music
For more information and to arrange a school visit: call 1-800-538-KENT 860-927-6111 email admissions@kent-school.edu or visit our website: www.kent-school.edu
We look forward to welcoming you to campus. Kent School 1 Macedonia Road Kent, Connecticut 06757