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THE MOTH EDUCATION PROGRAM

BY MICAELA BLEI

The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. It is a celebration of both the raconteur, who breathes fire into true tales of ordinary life, and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. At the center of each performance is, of course, the story – and The Moth’s directors work with each storyteller to find, shape and present it. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories to standingroom-only crowds worldwide.

The Moth’s Education program works with high school and college students—and teachers of all grades—to tell their personal stories onstage, live, without notes. Storytelling creates community, builds confidence, and helps with many essential skills—from empathy to critical thinking.

The Moth has been working in NYC schools since 2001; the StorySLAM program started in 2012 as an experiment; now there’ve been over 50 student shows. StorySLAM students brainstorm stories from their lives, learn how to craft great Moth stories, and give each other supportive feedback to make the stories better. The teams get close because, when you really listen to someone share a personal story that matters to him or her, you end up feeling connected.

GrandSLAMs are held twice a year with students from different NYC schools telling stories. (The June GrandSLAM was held at the New York Public Library for over 300 people.)

Two new programs have launched this year: a curriculum resource guide for teachers who want to do storytelling work in their classrooms and the piloting of All-City StorySLAM. Students from across NYC come together once a week for a few months and then have a show. The goal is to create a sense of community with students who might otherwise never meet. Students are making storytelling part of their lives—starting groups at college, interning for The Moth, and learning to lead workshops themselves. education.themoth.org MICAELA BLEI is the Education Program Manager at The Moth.

ALEEZA KAZMI is currently a freshman at Stony Brook University. She first told this story in April, 2015, when she was a senior at Beacon High School. In June, Aleeza performed “Pastels and Crayons” at the High School GrandSLAM at New York Public Library’s Celeste Bartos Forum.

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Pastels and Crayons

by Aleeza Kazmi

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O I’M SIX YEARS OLD, AND I’M IN THE FIRST GRADE, AND

I’m sitting at a table with my three best friends–and we’re all really similar. We all wear the same clothes from The Children’s Place that our moms buy us, and we play on the monkey bars during recess, and play house underneath the playground at St. Catherine’s Park which is behind our elementary school, and all of our names start with “A.” There is Anna, Amanda, Ashiya and Aleeza.

And we’re working on self portraits. And this is sort of an icebreaker project of the first grade. And my teacher Miss Ellington presented it as like a way to get to know each other’s faces, these are going to be hung up on the wall, and I was really excited because we are on our third day of self portraits and we were going to color them in finally. And I was super excited about this, because my mom had bought me a coloring book over the summer and I learned how to color inside the lines, and I was really excited about that–and I learned all these really cool techniques for how to draw properly, and I was basically young Picasso and I was ready to show off my skills to my friends.

And I knew this was an extremely special project because Miss Ellington had brought out oil pastels. Every table got one box and every box had one of each color, and I love oil pastels because they’re really soft, and so I used to take them and pinch them between my fingers and like feel them melt into my skin almost.

And because there is one of each color in every box, you have to be patient and wait for your color to not be used. And the color I wanted was being used. I was ready to color in my face. And all of my friends had colored in their face peach, and since we’re all the same girl I figured I would use peach as well.

So finally peach was available and I color in my face and I’m going slowly and I’m watching the oil pastel melt into the paper and I color inside the lines and it’s beautiful and I look down and the self portrait, this girl I’ve just drawn, is exactly how I see myself.

It’s like I’m looking into a mirror. And I’m proud. And I feel Ms. Ellington, my teacher, looking over my shoulder, and I got really

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excited, because Ms. Ellington loved it when people drew well, and I was like: she’s going to say to me that she’s going to hang it above her desk so that when people came in they knew that I drew this amazing portrait!

And I was getting ready for her to compliment me... and instead she looks down and she says, “Aleeza, that’s not your color.” And I’m confused by this, because I don’t understand how colors can belong to people. And so I start panicking.

I’m like–was I not supposed to use oil pastels? Did I do something wrong? What did I do wrong? I couldn’t figure it out, and I couldn’t find a way to ask her, and she didn’t explain further. She just grabbed the oil pastel box and started looking through it, and didn’t find the color she was looking for and so she went to the crayon bin.

And every middle or elementary school had this infamous crayon bin, where it was like little bits and pieces of broken off crayon that were unwrapped and disgusting and like mixed together over years and years and years and never went away, and I never use crayons–I always use markers or colored pencils or something. But Miss Ellington went to the crayon bin, and she’s rummaging through and she pulled out this crayon, and it’s this little nub of a brown crayon that’s unwrapped and gross.

And Miss Ann Ellington hands it to me, and she says, “Aleeza, this is your color.” And I still don’t understand it, because how can colors belong to people? But I can’t figure out a way to ask her. And so I take

it, and she tells me to color in my face, and so I do, but crayon and oil pastel don’t mix together, and they’re not friends, they don’t want to be on the same page together. And so I’m pushing in this crayon and I’m going all different directions and trying to make it mix with the peach, but it’s not doing it, and I’m coloring outside of the lines now, and I’ve colored into my eye, and my lips, and now there’s red on my chin and I’m panting and Anna and Ashiya and Amanda are all staring at me, and I’m embarrassed, and when I’m done I look down and I’m this grotesque monster that can’t decide if I want to be peach or brown.

And I want to scream at Miss Ann Ellington, “Please do not hang this up, I– I’ll do it again, I’ll do it your way this time!” But she grabs my self-portrait before I’m able to say anything and she puts it into the pile with all of my even toned beautiful peach friends, and it’s hung up on the wall. And I go home that night and I asked my mom, like, “Why am I not allowed to be peach?”

ALEEZA KAZMI And she explains it to me as well as a mother can to a six-year-old who’s going through an identity crisis, you know: “I’m not peach, your dad isn’t peach,” and so she–she does her best. But I still don’t understand it, and I don’t want to ask her because I don’t want to sound stupid–because everyone else seems to understand this concept of color, but I cannot wrap my head around it.

And so I put this idea on the shelf and I don’t think about it again until the sixth grade, when I’m in a new school and we’re asking each other questions, like “Where did you go to elementary school,” and “What’s your favorite book,” and just trying to get to know each other a little bit, and this one boy comes up to me and asks me, “What race are you?” Which might be a complex question: some people can’t look at me and tell what race I am. And I didn’t know what race I was because I never really thought about it and so I’m trying to look for an answer, and I think back to Miss Ann Ellington and that brown nubby crayon, and I tell him, “I’m brown.”

And he looks at me and he’s so confused! And he says, “What do mean you’re brown? Brown isn’t a RACE.” And I– I– I find the words finally.

And they come up and this little six-year-old me inside is screaming, and then now I’M SCREAMING, and I’m saying, “Who are you to tell me what I am? If I say I’m brown I’m brown and DEAL WITH IT. So this boy never spoke to me again. Which is fine because I finally found the words and was able to stand up for myself.

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } SUMMER PROGRAMS The Experiment in International Living An 80-Plus-Year History of Leadership and Innovation The Experiment in International Living has been providing immersive experiential learning programs abroad since 1932. Each year, students come away from an Experiment program with invaluable new skills, connections, awareness, and knowledge that helps them to thrive—and lead—in diverse intercultural environments.

Countless Experimenters have gone on to do extraordinary work in the world and attain important leadership positions in a diversity of fields and professions.

The Experiment currently offers 34 summer abroad programs for high school students in Europe; Asia; Latin America and the Caribbean; North Africa and the Middle East; and Africa, south of the Sahara.

THE EXPERIMENT DIFFERENCE Thematic Focus Experiment programs equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit. Experiment program themes: • Arts and Social Change • Peace, Politics, and Human Rights • Language and Cultural Discovery • Sustainability and the Environment • Experiment Leadership Institute (competitive, fully funded programs focused on leadership development) In summer 2015, more than 550 Experimenters traveled to 26 countries and came from 37 US states and 11 countries.

Global Network and Family of Programs The Experiment in International Living is the founding program of World Learning, a private, nonprofit international organization.

Other World Learning programs: • SIT Study Abroad (accredited semester and summer abroad programs for undergraduate students) • SIT Graduate Institute (master’s degrees and professional development programs) • World Learning International Development Programs (preparing communities worldwide to effectively address critical issues) • World Learning International Exchange Programs (academic, professional, and cultural exchanges) www.experiment.org / experiment@worldlearning.org Phone 800 345-2929 / TTY 802 258-3388 / Fax 802 258-3427 PO Box 676, 1 Kipling Road, Brattleboro VT 05302 USA

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Smith College Precollege Summer Programs Northampton, MA For talented girls entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2016 Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for high school girls and international students who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond. Annually, these programs offer some 250 young women the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects, to strengthen their college applications, and to increase their exposure to the Smith undergraduate experience while living and studying with other motivated and ambitious students from around the world. Our program offerings include Summer Science and Engineering, Women’s Writing, Discovering Women’s History, and Field Studies for Sustainable Futures.

Each summer, Smith welcomes to these programs young women from many nationalities and diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds who together form an extraordinary intellectual community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as scholars, scientists, leaders. www.smith.edu/summer/contact.php SMITH COLLEGE

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Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College + Summer Studies Providence, RI RISD Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (or “RIZ-dee” for the acronym RISD) is one of the oldest and best-known colleges of art and design in the U.S. The college is located in Providence, Rhode Island, which offers its own vibrant art scene and is conveniently located between two other major cultural centers: Boston and New York.

Students at RISD access the institution’s one-of-a-kind Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab, RISD Museum featuring more than 86,000 works of fine and decorative art and the RISD Fleet Library, recently named

by Travel + Leisure as one of America’s most beautiful college libraries.

Columbia University – Summer 2016 New York, NY Columbia’s Summer Sessions offer the opportunity to take classes and begin a certificate program from across the University. Taught by world-class faculty, courses are available in over 50 subject areas, including Arts, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Human Rights, International Affairs, Mathematics, Prelaw, Quantitative Studies and Statistics.

Summer is a terrific time to learn something new, advance careers, and meet like-minded people in the setting of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Each summer, Columbia attracts students already enrolled in degree programs, individuals looking to improve their knowledge in anticipation of applying for higher education programs, professionals who want to move toward the next step in their career, and seeking personal enrichment through Post-baccalaureate studies.

Summer students have access to the state-of-the-art student center, gym and recreational facilities, as well as one of the most renowned library collections in the nation. The varying academic needs and backgrounds of students who attend the Summer Sessions make the community one of the most diverse and dynamic on campus.

Expert advisers help students customize a summer plan of action, whether they have their goals lined up and need a few more courses to fulfill them, or they’re starting a new career and want to deepen their knowledge in a field. Taking advantage of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help any student reach his or her next step.

Columbia University’s Summer Sessions take place throughout the summer on various schedules. Application deadlines begin in May. To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit ce.columbia.edu/learnsummer4 In addition to classes for visiting and returning students, Columbia University’s Summer Programs for High School Students offer highachieving students the opportunity to experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the vibrancy of New York City as well as programs in Barcelona, Jordan and Beijing. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings and careful supervision and support.

Pre-College Each summer, 400+ high school students from around the world come to RISD for a comprehensive introduction to the college art school experience. Definitely not an arts camp, the six-week residential PreCollege program is focused, serious and challenging. Students experience the core elements of a RISD education – critical thinking and artmaking – in foundation drawing and design courses, critical studies in art, and a concentration in one of 21 diverse majors.

RISD Pre-College students have varied backgrounds and choose the program for many reasons: to find out if the arts is the right choice for them, to further pursue their art or to build their portfolio for college applications. Whatever the catalyst, students attending RISD Pre-College have one thing in common–they are passionate about art and design and are seeking an incomparable arts education and summer experience. precollege.risd.edu Summer Studies RISD’s Summer Studies program in the visual arts and design encompasses RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN a wide spectrum of interests to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Students from colleges and universities around the world, as well as art and design professionals interested in new creative experiences, are drawn to RISD’s vibrant artistic community.

Scores of accomplished, award-winning artists, designers and educators – including members of RISD’s degree program faculty – teach in the summer programs. Courses include introductions to fine art fundamentals such as drawing and painting, as well as specialized areas of study such as architecture and industrial design, or graphic design, as offered through the Summer Institute of Graphic Design Studies.

In addition, RISD Global Summer Programs offer travel learning opportunities for students interested in understanding the role of art and design in various cultures.

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Landmark College Putney, VT Landmark College’s summer programs, offered on our beautiful campus in southern Vermont and at select locations nationwide, introduce learning strategies to high school and college students who are struggling to LANDMARK COLLEGE gain a greater understanding of their personal learning styles.

Our innovative academic strategies can provide learning tools for students who study hard but have trouble retaining information; who start assignments but can’t finish them; and who show signs of learning difficulties as the demands of high school, pre-college, and college courses become more challenging. Summer programs offered in 2016 are: High School Summer Program for Rising Juniors and Seniors This three-week program offers abundant learning opportunities for high school students who struggle to keep up or who simply want to get a taste of a college atmosphere. Students are encouraged to assess their own college readiness while living and learning with a peer group and working with enthusiastic faculty and staff.

High School Summer Program, Social Pragmatics Track Running concurrently with the Traditional High School Summer Program, this track is specifically designed for students who struggle with social pragmatics as a result of autism spectrum disorder. This track will allow student to work on making more successful connections with peers, teachers, and others as well as encourage students to develop stronger academic routines.

Transition to College Program In this two-week program, students who have graduated from high school develop a clearer understanding of their own learning strengths and needs, and discover how resources and self-advocacy can support their success in college.

Summer Session for Visiting College Students A five-week session for current college students to learn and practice new learning strategies as part of a challenging academic atmosphere that leaves plenty of room for extracurricular activities, sports, recreation, and exploration of Vermont’s beautiful countryside.

Transition to College Workshop (New York City) Landmark College and Winston Preparatory School together offer this 10-day workshop for college-bound students, located at Winston Prep’s NYC campus and taught by LC faculty. Key goals are to allow attendees to develop a clearer understanding of their personal strengths and challenges with regard to college-readiness.

Intensive Workshop for Success in College (Berkeley, California) LC instructors teach this rigorous, five-day workshop at the University of California, Berkeley, for new and continuing college students. Specific focus is on test-taking strategies, time management techniques, notetaking skills, active reading, and useful technology applications.

For additional information, call 802-387-6718 email admissions@landmark.edu www.landmark.edu

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University of Dallas – Summer Programs in Rome In the Alban Hills just South of Rome, amid olives trees, umbrella pines, and a vineyard, the University of Dallas has a campus where it offers two courses for college credit to qualified high school students, Latin in Rome and Shakespeare in Italy. Each course includes morning travel into the city to visit museums, monuments, and artistic, historical or archeological sites connected with the primary texts that constitute the curriculum. Afternoons and evenings involve reading and reflection and seminars, spent discussing and interpreting these texts, as would be done in small classes at the college level. The intent is to give high school

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students a taste of what is to come, but to do so in the context in which these texts are set, and consequently to bring the texts to life in a way that cannot be duplicated at home.

Latin in Rome is led by Dr. David Sweet, Chair of the Classics Department, with the assistance of other faculty and graduate students in Classics. The course reads selections from Cicero (Letters), Vergil (Georgics), Livy, Tacitus, Pliny, Suetonius, and Latin inscriptions, such as the Laudatio Turiae. Day trips are included to archaeological sites in the area of Rome, and on a five day trip to the Bay of Naples, students visit Vesuvius, Pompeii, Oplontis, Sorrento, Capri, Cumae, Monte Cassino, and Cicero’s home town, Arpinum, all the while reading Latin texts that illuminate these sites. A recent participant shared, “I love Latin, and your program has all the more inspired me towards pursuing the language very seriously in the future, to majoring in Classics and beyond.”

Shakespeare in Italy is led by Dr. Gregory Roper, Chair of the English Department, Dr. Andrew Moran, Associate Professor of English, and Professor Stefan Novinski, Associate Professor of Drama, with the assistance of graduate students in English. The professors lead the students through reading, discussing, and enacting the most compelling works of William Shakespeare, including Julius Caesar and the Merchant of Venice, amid the enchanting and breathtaking Italian settings of Venice and Padua. The emphasis is not only on enabling them to read with greater insight and become more polished writers, but to envision the lively stage in which these plays were set. A recent participant shared, “Each professors’ insight and encouragement taught me to look at and think about art, architecture and society in a different way.”

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes SUMMER PROGRAMMES FOR UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATES AND ADULT STUDENTS The 2016 University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes, which run between 3 July and 13 August, give you the opportunity to meet award-winning lecturers, stay and dine in one of the historic Colleges and enjoy a range of weekend excursions and social activities. Long summer days allow time to explore all that Cambridge has to offer, from Colleges and collections, to punting on the river, or a traditional English tea at nearby Grantchester. In the evenings, you can choose from a wealth of talks, concerts and plays. At the core of the experience lies a vibrant and truly international community: over 50 nationalities will be represented.

The programmes are delivered at university level and geared towards an adult audience of undergraduate and graduate students, professionals and people who have retired. All are taught by leading Cambridge scholars and guest subject specialists, dedicated to making their courses both academically rigorous and immensely enjoyable. Participants will have already undertaken at least a year of study at, or have graduated from, a university, or – in the case of other adults, will bring workplace or other professional experience to the programme.

The Interdisciplinary Summer Programme comprises three two-week terms, which allow for two-, four- and six-week study periods. Within these terms are study paths of linked courses in international politics, philosophy, political thought, archaeology, history of art, English Renaissance, English houses and gardens, history of science and a plenary lecture series. Courses in 2015 covered subjects which included making film, the modern graphic novel, literature, Shakespeare, forensic archaeology and anthropology, animal behaviour, crises and international relations and economics.

In addition to the Interdisciplinary Summer Programme, there are seven specialist programmes: Ancient and Classical Worlds, Science, Literature, History, Shakespeare, Medieval Studies and Creative Writing.

Within these, you can choose from a wide variety of courses to create your own personalised study programme. The English Legal Methods Summer Programme is aimed at lawyers and law students from countries whose legal systems are not based on English Common Law. The University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes offer a rich and rewarding mix of range, teaching quality, academic rigour, accessibility, people and place. It all adds up to a winning combination of innovation and tradition: the best of both worlds.

Apply online: www.ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer email intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk

The Boston Leadership Institute Wellesley, MA The Boston Leadership Institute offers award-winning summer STEM research programs at the Dana Hall School, a premier private preparatory and boarding school located in Wellesley, MA. Students develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise that strengthen credentials valuable for college admissions, interviews, and essays. High achieving 8th graders through rising high school seniors apply and undergo a selective admissions process.

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The Boston Leadership Institute was named among five top summer science programs in the country by New York Times subsidiary, about.com, in 2012 and was again included when the list was updated in 2015. The Boston Leadership Institute was named among Top 101 Best Summer Camps, appearing among three top academic summer programs on the 2013 list.

Programs are led by teachers who hold major teaching awards, teach at top ranked schools, and/or hold advanced degrees from universities such as Yale, Harvard, and Princeton. Students take advantage of Boston’s prime location to visit premier research universities such as Harvard and MIT as well as world-renowned hospitals. Boston contains one of the world’s heaviest concentrations of leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies and students tour these as well.

Graduates have been accepted by top universities all over the world, including Yale, Dartmouth, McGill, Tufts, Columbia, Michigan, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Cornell. Students from 35 states and 10 foreign countries enjoyed hands-on research programs last summer.

Comparable numbers of males and females attend.

Dana Hall is located in Wellesley, MA, one of Boston’s most affluent suburbs, and is a 7-minute walk to the commuter rail, providing access to downtown Boston. Fully equipped science labs contain state-of-the-art features. For students choosing to board, dormitories are air-conditioned and contain kitchens. The beautifully landscaped campus contains beautiful playing fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The indoor recreational complex contains a 21,000-square-foot gymnasium with two NCAA regulation-size basketball courts; a three-lane, suspended indoor track; an Aquatics Center featuring a 25-yard, six-lane pool; squash courts; and a large exercise room with pondviews. Boarding students also enjoy weekend trips to Boston, the second most popular tourist destination in the country and a magnet for students.

Three-week STEM research programs are offered in Applied Physics Research; Biological Research; Biomedical and Surgical Research; Biomedical Research: Contagious Disease; Biomedical Research: Genetics and Clinical Trials; Chemistry Research; Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Research; Engineering Research; Marine Biology; Neuroscience Research; and STEM Entrepreneurship.

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Deerfield Academy

The first thing you should know about Rustic Pathways is that we are not a tour company. We do not believe in seeing sights through a bus window. When we travel on our own, with friends, or with family, we toss aside our guidebooks, ditch the tourist track, and find experiences that immerse us in local life. We believe in not just seeing the world, but experiencing it. And that’s what happens when you travel with us.

Rustic Pathways is a leader in the student travel market and was named the Best Youth Tour Operator by the 2015 World Youth Student and Educational Conference. We have 33 years of experience, operate in 19 countries across the globe, and offer over 90 program options.

On our programs, students engage with the people and places they visit. They form genuine relationships with host families, community members, our program leaders, and their fellow student travelers. They return home with more than just photos and souvenirs. Our students

Deerfield, MA Deerfield Academy’s innovative summer program, The Experimentory, invites you to join us in interdisciplinary, project-based learning! Our rapidly changing world requires students to think critically and creatively across boundaries, solve complex problems, and collaborate with others.

These crucial skills are at the heart of The Experimentory’s program, created for rising seventh and eighth graders from around the globe.

Combining tradition and innovation Deerfield Academy has a rich school history and culture, and a beautiful campus where students learn and play in a safe and caring environment. Experimentory students will immerse themselves in this traditional setting, while pushing the boundaries of ideas and success into new realms, learning the skills that are essential in today’s world.

Exploring new territory The Experimentory is geared towards seventh and eighth graders, who are in the process of becoming young adults–a perfect time to explore new territory and develop new skills. The program also provides the full boarding school experience, modeling respectfulness, responsibility, independence, and empathy in a residential setting.

Working across disciplines Rather than focusing on just one area of study, Experimentory students learn by mixing disciplines in novel ways. Last year, these disciplines were music, technology, and communication; student projects included a modern music box, a tie that adjusts its color to match your outfit, and an amusement park game involving lessons on global warming. These projects foster creative problem solving by encouraging students to think across disciplinary divisions.

Collaborating across cultures Innovation happens at the intersections between people as well. The Experimentory attracts students from the United States and around the world, creating a cross-cultural experience. Some of our students are storytellers, but haven’t yet dabbled in music; some are painters, but are newbies at computing. Experimentory projects are collaborative, bringing together these disparate skills and experiences and teaching our students how to work together for a common goal.

Balancing work and play Summers are a time for young people to recharge and have fun–and balancing work and play is an important life skill. In the classroom we underscore the playful and satisfying nature of creating new things. But our program also includes field trips, movie nights, afternoon sports and crafts, hikes, and many, many memories.

Join us as we innovate at the intersections! www.deerfield.edu/experimentory

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will be the first to tell you that the people they met are what made their experience memorable.

When you join Rustic Pathways, we welcome you into our global family. Our team is full of genuine people, all working tirelessly to ensure you and your family have the best experience possible. Our program managers will meet with you in your living room to help you choose a program. Our personal travel advisors will guide you through the preparation process, even helping you decide if you really need to pack that extra shirt. Our country directors will notify you when your child has arrived safely and will send a mid-trip update on how the group is doing. Our program leaders come from cities, towns, and villages across the globe to create a diverse perspective and a safe space for our students to explore, engage, and grow. Every step of your Rustic Pathways experience is guided by someone passionate about our mission.

We are not a tour company because our goal is greater than simply sending more students to more locations across the globe. Our vision stretches far beyond checking destinations off a list. We believe travel can transform students and transform the world for the better.

Begin your journey with us. Request a free catalog at rusticpathways.com or visit rusticpathways.com/events to meet us in person at one of our open house events.

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } The Cooper Union Albert Nerken School of Engineering Summer STEM Program New York, NY New York City is positioning itself as a leader in engineering innovation and has seen a dramatic rise in tech startups in recent years. The Albert Nerken School of Engineering at the Cooper Union has been preparing high school students to pursue undergraduate careers in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) fields for over 25 years. The Summer STEM Program is an intensive, six-week experience that immerses students in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing students on the right track for careers in technological innovation.

Students work closely with Cooper Union faculty at the forefront of engineering education. Projects range broadly and include robotics, digital fabrication, computer programming and app development, biomedical and genetic engineering, improved urban infrastructure, and even racecar design. Faculty and teaching assistants from the departments of civil, chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering provide students with foundational knowledge and expert guidance to address real-world problems in their respective disciplines of expertise.

Students also attend workshops on oral presentation skills, technical writing, career counseling, and college admissions. They are given access to Cooper Union’s library resources, computer facilities, and laboratories to perform their research, design, analysis, and prototyping. Typically, projects include at least one field trip to a local museum, exhibition, or gallery to enhance the students’ experience.

This program culminates with each group submitting a technical paper summarizing their research and presenting their work to an audience of invited guests. To recognize their successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate of achievement from the Albert Nerken School of Engineering.

Program Timing: July 5th – August 11th, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Thursday Location: The Cooper Union New Academic Building at 41 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003 Eligibility: Current high school sophomores and juniors spending the summer in the Greater NYC area Find out more at: summer-stem.cooper.edu Contact us with questions: summerSTEM@cooper.edu or 212-353-4287

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Summer Study SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS offers high school students the opportunity to experience college life at PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY and at THE SORBONNE in PARIS. Summer Study offers a variety of college courses, enrichment classes, SAT preparation, community service, and leadership workshops as well other exciting day, night and weekend activities! Students completing 9th - 11th grade may enroll in our programs ranging from 2 to 5 weeks.

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Summer Study at Penn State enables students to take full advantage of state of the art “Big Ten” athletic and recreational facilities, the “Ultimate College Town,” and weekend excursions touring other colleges and universities in the northeast.

Summer Study in Colorado combines academically challenging courses with the sports, recreation, and outdoor adventure available only on a Rocky Mountain campus. Students may choose from a wide range of educational courses, afternoon activities (outdoor, musical, or sports) and night activities (movies, concerts, ballgames, etc.). All students attend weekend trips to Vail, Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, whitewater rafting and more.

Summer Study at Fordham is a unique program set in the heart of the greatest city in the world: NEW YORK CITY. The Lincoln Center campus is conveniently located near excellent shops, stores and restaurants. Meals are prepared daily in the dining facility and students are provided a metro card for traveling around the city with staff visiting Manhattan’s most popular museums, landmarks and sights. Classes and are designed to be “high-interest, low-pressure.” Nights are also filled with amazing activities, unique to NYC: Broadway Shows, Top of the Rock, Circle Line Cruises around Manhattan, and more.

Students in our Summer Study in Paris program, have the opportunity to study in the most awe-inspiring city in the world, by taking 3 enrichment classes and/or a Sorbonne college credit course in French! Students lodge in all-suites hotel rooms, with a kitchen, bathroom and color television. A dedicated team of staff escort students on the metro to tour monuments, museums, and sights of the cultural capital of the world. Evening activities include dance clubs, café nights, “Paris by Night” excursions and more.

Students get an opportunity to visit the Loire Valley, The Palace of Versailles and Disney Paris on weekend trips. A “French Immersion” option is also available for students who would like to speak French all day, every day.

All programs include lodging, meals, activity fees, weekend trips and meals on weekends.

Contact us at www.SummerStudy.com or (800)666-2556

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Putney Student Travel

Mapmakers once drew Dragons to represent lands unknown. Bold explorers who ventured beyond the map’s edge were said to go “where there be dragons...” There are still people who live for this type of adventure. If you’re one of them, we run programs for people like you.

Dragon’s 4/6-week summer programs and 3-month semesters are designed to take students, ages 15-22, to communities along the map’s edge and engage them in an intimate exploration of place and a courageous conversation with self. Each itinerary draws on nine program components to ensure that students return home with a set of ‘core competencies’ in global citizenship education. Key competencies include increased self-awareness, self-reliance and basic cross-cultural communication skills.

As educators, we believe that the most important ingredients in a good education are tenacious curiosity and dedicated mentorship. We hire

For 64 years, Putney Student Travel has offered high school and middle school students the opportunity and insight to shape their world through travel, unique cultural engagement, friendship, and fun. Our summer programs range from two to five weeks in length and include pre-college enrichment, community service, language immersion, adventure travel, and cultural immersion. With 41 programs in 28 countries, there is a Putney program to fit your passions and expand your worldview. We are particularly excited this year about returning programs in Cuba, Thailand, and Shanghai, as well as new additions such as Skiing in Patagonia, Diving in Belize, Community Service in Nepal, Cultural Exploration in Morocco, and an Adventure-a-Day program in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Who are Putney Students?

Put simply, Putney students are interested in connecting and exploring.

Whether it is taking a Business and Economics seminar on campus at Amherst College, reconditioning a school together with community leaders in rural Nepal, or bargaining in Spanish at an open-air market in Otavalo, Ecuador, Putney students have a keen interest in going beyond the more surface-level interactions of a typical teen tour. They seek to connect — as only a traveler can — with people, places, topics that capture their interest, development issues, one another, their leaders, and the communities in which they live.

What makes Putney unique?

Our experience and leadership. In addition to a 64-year track record of safety and security, our long-term dedication to experiential learning means we know how to engage students, capture their curiosity, and facilitate their success and discoveries. Many of our network of collaborators, partners, and host communities around the world are meeting with their second or even third generation of Putney students; we are treated as family, not as tourists. Further, our immensely talented and experienced program leaders make all the difference. Leaders are college graduates, have significant living experience abroad, a shared commitment to safety, a passion for exploration, and an enthusiasm for helping students become active creators of their own unique experiences.

See bios for all 2015 leaders here: www.goputney.com/leaders From learning photography at Pre-College Paris, to cooking a feast with Farm to Table Italy, to snorkeling with friends from your host village in Fiji — go beyond this summer. Go Putney. www.goputney.com

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expert educators with 4+ years of in-country experience to facilitate the student experience. Small groups, with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, ensure that every student establishes a personal relationship with his/ her instructors; it also allows our instructor teams to be agile, adjusting course itineraries to capitalize on unexpected learning opportunities as they arise. This sense of ‘structured freedom’ provides our students with the framework to lean into risk and test their limits. Over twenty-three years, we’ve repeated the mantra, mentorship matters, and we believe it is still the reason that 85% of our instructors return for 3+ courses and 75% of our students find us through alumni referrals. It simply works.

If your student is ready to leave the classroom and reconnect with their curiosity, send them into the field. The world is huge and humans are hungry for meaningful connection. At Dragons we don’t ask, how can I change the world? We ask, how can the world change you…? www.wheretherebedragons.com

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Summer Pre-College Program at Skidmore College

Fordham University Summer Session Manhattan and Bronx Campuses

Saratoga Springs, NY Try college on before taking college on How can you anticipate what you haven’t yet experienced? Skidmore’s prestigious Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts has been preparing talented high school students for college success for more than forty years. High-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the country and around the world travel to our Saratoga Springs campus each summer to take part in Skidmore’s five-week Pre-College Program.

Students engage in college-level study in the liberal and studio arts amid a beautiful upstate New York campus setting.

Prepare for college success In Skidmore’s Pre-College Program, high school students earn college credit while studying alongside college students. They work with Skidmore’s nationally recognized faculty and visiting artists and enjoy access to the College’s state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Do your interests range from math to studio art, anthropology to English, economics to religion? Skidmore’s unique curriculum allows students to take either two liberal arts courses, two studio art courses, or one of each. Choose a class in an area where your strengths lie, or delve into an unexplored subject to challenge your perceptions and discover new fields of knowledge.

Live and learn at Skidmore At Skidmore, high school students can imagine their futures while living together, cultivating new friendships, and discovering the right balance between work and fun. A carefully selected and trained residential staff lives with Pre-College students in their own private residence hall. The residential life program, designed to support and complement academic and artistic endeavors, ensures that students’ social lives are every bit as exhilarating as their intellectual lives.

Skidmore College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college known for outstanding academics, a rich co-curricular life, and its historic resort town setting. On Skidmore’s lively summer campus PreCollege students not only learn together with high school peers and college students, but they also have the chance to meet visiting students and participants from other programs as well. They are invited to take active part in the special workshops, visiting artist lectures, and gallery talks sponsored by Skidmore’s Summer Studio Art Program and the nightly readings by renowned writers of the New York State Summer Writers Institute. Skidmore’s summer campus hosts many other concerts, lectures, events, and weekend activities, and just steps away is Saratoga Springs’ dynamic cultural and arts scene.

Find out for yourself why Skidmore Pre-College alumni describe the program as challenging, fun, enlightening, life-changing, mind-altering, motivational, experimental, adventurous, to name just a few. Come spend July with us and discover your future.

Skidmore Pre-College Program, Saratoga Springs, New York. www.skidmore.edu/precollege

Fordham University invites visiting college students and rising high school seniors to catch up or get ahead. This summer, you can meet your goals with more than 200 day and evening classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and top-tier instruction for easy course transfer.

Gain Pre-College Experience and Credit Getting serious about getting into college? Consider the advantages of taking a class at Fordham University this summer. You’ll gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so that you can choose the right school for you next year. Connect with students, professors, and administrators, and receive advice and guidance. Earn transferable credits toward your college degree.

Learn something new while strengthening your college applications. This program is for rising high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Catch Up or Get Ahead in Your Field Trying to gain experience through an internship? Fordham’s Summer in the City Internship Program helps students secure New York internships, receive credit, and make the most of their positions with valuable career guidance. Need to fulfill pre-med prerequisites? Fordham’s extensive offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics allow students to stay on track for graduate or medical school applications. Did you switch or add a major? Core and advanced classes in every discipline help students to catch up on requirements so they can graduate on time.

The Fordham Musical Theatre Summer Intensive, a five-week program offered by Fordham’s renowned theatre department, was created for actors who want to pursue their passion in a city equally passionate about the craft. The curriculum includes intensive training in musical theatre, vocal technique, dance, acting, and theatre games; classwork is

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brought to life when students attend weekly Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off Broadway theatre performances.

For those considering a career in law or politics, Fordham offers several exciting opportunities. The new Fordham Pre-Law Institute, developed in collaboration with Fordham Law School, will offer an introduction to the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system and help students prepare for the law school admission process. And, this summer, former U.N. ambassador Hamid al Bayati will teach The United Nations and Political Leadership, a course that will give students an insider’s view into the politics of diplomacy.

Think Summer, Think Fordham.

To learn more, call 718-817-4665 or visit fordham.edu/summer

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Pre-College Programs at Brown University: Summer 2016

Junior Statesmen of America (JSA) Summer Programs

Providence, RI A True Residential College Experience Brown’s Pre-College Programs attract serious college-bound students from around the world. As a student, you’ll live in a Brown University residence hall, eat at a Brown dining hall, and join your fellow students on The College Green—just as you would if you were a Brown undergraduate. You will be surrounded by peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures—all sharing a passion for high-level academics and a desire to succeed at a selective institution like Brown University.

A student who completes a Pre-College course is better prepared, more confident, and better positioned to succeed during one of the biggest transitions of his or her life: the move to college.

Brown University: 250 Years of Academic Excellence Brown is known in the Ivy League for an innovative open curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in their own intellectual development. Pre-College Programs are an opportunity to explore this stimulating learning environment. Academics are at the program’s core, with more than 300 courses in one- to seven-week sessions on campus, online and abroad. Dive deeper into a subject you love or a new area of learning you may never have considered. You will face exciting challenges and accomplish more than you can imagine.

Come to Brown Pre-College Programs to experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world. www.brown.edu/summer

If politics is your passion, JSA Summer Programs are the place for you Since 1941, the Junior Statesmen Foundation has been educating high school students about leadership and active civic engagement. With more than 75 years of experience in leadership JSA development, alumni of JSA’s precollege summer programs have gone on to distinguished careers as Cabinet Secretaries, White House staff, elected officials, educators and leaders in the world of finance.

JSA Summer Programs provide an outstanding and enriched learning environment where high-achieving high school students come together to create a unique and supportive academic village. Students from all over the world attend the programs and if politics is your passion, JSA Summer Programs are the place for you. The programs are structured to develop your knowledge of politics, leadership and history, your ability to speak and write persuasively and your appreciation for intellectual and ethical principles.

The academic coursework at JSA Summer Programs is augmented with interactive, student-run activities and simulations so that students graduate from the program with increased confidence, an expanded knowledge base and a heightened sense of civic responsibility. Students live in college dormitories, eat in dinning halls, and experience college life while making friends they will have for a lifetime.

JSA Summer Programs office a wide variety of programs which include 3 to 4 week Summer School at some of the nation’s preeminent universities – Princeton, Stanford, Georgetown and the University of Virginia (UVA), as well as 3 to 4 day Summer Institutes which focus on today’s most important political issues. Additionally, in Presidential Election years, JSA conducts their Presidential Election Symposium, which offers students the opportunity to experience the excitement of the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions.

For those students interested in an international study abroad experience, JSA had the JSA Diplomat Program, which is conducted in Beijing, China and offers students the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese, as well as taking a course in Chinese History and Culture and using Beijing, and trips to the historic cities of Xian and Shanghai, as well as to sites like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall as experiential supplements to their classroom coursework.

The JSA Summer School programs are academically rigorous and students complete a full semester’s worth of academic coursework. The College Board has certified JSA as a official provider of Advanced Placement courses and JSA Summer Schools offer a variety of AP courses such as AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government & Politics and AP Macroeconomics. Additionally, students who may have previously completed these courses can take one of several college-level electives such as Honors International Relations, Media & Politics or Speech and Political Communication. A special Freshman Scholars Program at our JSA Summer School at Princeton offers recently graduated 8th graders to get an incredible jump-start on their high school career with special attention paid to study and writing skills while they undertake AP U.S. Government & Politics.

The four-week JSA Summer School at UVA offers an in-depth study of AP U.S. History and offers students a chance to visit Jamestown, Williamsburg, Monticello and Montpelier to enhance their academic coursework.

For more information about JSA Summer Programs, please visit www.jsa.org or call 800-317-9338

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Zaniac: A Fresh Approach to Success in STEM

Westtown

K-8 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS Westport and Greenwich, CT For decades, as the pace of technological integration into economies accelerated at breakneck pace, high-tech education resources available to the majority of young learners has remained frustratingly stagnant. Zaniac, a K-8 enrichment program with campuses in Greenwich, CT, Westport, CT, and New York City, is leading the charge toward modernized education.

By now, most Americans are aware of the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) education. It’s widely accepted that for our economy to remain competitive we must solve for the expected shortage of qualified workers in STEM fields, 3 million of them by 2020.

Creating an environment like Zaniac where kids can be inspired is vital to reversing the trend of STEM-phobia in American students.

Academic success, and eventual professional success, is built on an early educational foundation. For technical skill sets related to computer science SIT math, a child’s confidence is made or broken by the time they reach and middle school. Most students who have a late introduction to STEM concepts are not equipped with the experience, and most importantly, the confidence to complete a major within a STEM field successfully.

Intimidating drills, wrote memorization, and antiquated classroom technology were not designed for the needs of 21st century learners. Skills like conceptual problem solving and critical thinking will be as important as reading and writing in the workforce of the future, and are better taught through Zaniac’s hands-on, peer-based approach that integrates fun as an essential ingredient of learning.

At Zaniac, a forward thinking approach allows students to grasp math and logic concepts, which are fundamental to computer programming, in a way that feels like play. Game-based learning utilizing Minecraft™ has completely rewritten the established paradigm of learning as work, and a modern pedagogy capitalizes on the love kids have for the game to teach concepts ranging from biology to physics. Modular robotics systems designed for education bridge the gap between theory and practice in engineering.

The young engineers we need for our future success, empowered, knowledgeable, and excited about technology and math, are not a hypothetical. They exist today at Zaniac. With the tide of the STEM conversation showing no signs of subsiding, they will no doubt lead the way for countless more of their peers. Zaniac’s 6-week courses meet after school once per week; all classes are 90 minutes.

Visit www.ZaniacLearning.com to learn more.

West Chester, PA Take a look at Westtown, a day and boarding school in West Chester, PA, 30 minutes from Philadelphia. At Westtown we expect much of our students as intellectuals, care deeply for them as individuals, and provide platforms for them as inventors of their own futures. We believe that young people and their parents deserve a school that offers academic rigor and an uncommon level of attention.

Since 1799, we remain steadfast in our commitment to develop very smart, extraordinarily prepared and deeply ethical adults ready to lead and serve. Our graduates thrive in some of the world’s most admired colleges and universities. They accomplish much and succeed in every endeavor.

At Westtown, we have a distinctive approach that prepares students differently than many other schools, which organize their curricula around high-stakes tests. Here, we place action in the center of each student’s experience. We teach our students to see themselves not as passive consumers of knowledge or culture but as active, deeply knowledgeable and confident doers. The Action-Based Education results in part from our heritage as a Quaker school. It also, however, comes from a recognition that the world has changed and that schools need to as well.

Westtown’s Global Leadership Initiative immerses students at all grade levels in an international curriculum and community.

Westtown students do not just read about other cultures; they experience them firsthand through international programming and from the direct WESTTOWN perspectives of their classmates who hail from 18 states and 18 countries, including Nigeria and Spain. “We don’t just put kids in a dorm and expect magic,” notes John Baird, Westtown’s Head of School. “We have a residential curriculum that teaches them how to live together.”

By the time students reach the Upper School, they have the opportunity to take part in a variety of unique international travel experiences and faculty-led senior trips. Imagine exploring the wonders of France, Ghana, Israel, Palestine, Mexico, Martinique, or Spain; it’s all possible through organized travels and Senior Projects at Westtown. Ultimately, graduates of Westtown truly understand what it means to live and learn in an interconnected world.

One thing is for sure: Westtown’s approach provides opportunities to learn in a way that results in students who find their voice and use it to develop the rare confidence to take action, to declare themselves as leaders, to risk failure, and to stand up for deeply held beliefs.

For more information, visit: www.westtown.edu Call: 610.399.7900 Email: admissions@westtown.edu

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Hopkins

The Rudolf Steiner School

Hopkins is an independent, coeducational day school of 714 students in grades 7-12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and a dedicated staff.

We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that

The Rudolf Steiner School is the first Waldorf school in North America, and is a part of an international community of 1,200 schools worldwide.

“Global education and knowledge of the surrounding world is essential to the Waldorf curriculum,” says Brian Kaplan, Director of Communications, about the coed Nursery through Grade 12 school of 325 students. “Rudolf Steiner designed the Waldorf curriculum and opened the first school in Germany. Today, there are Waldorf schools globally, so it is built into the fabric of our school.”

Several members of our faculty are from international countries, including the Philippines, Switzerland, Australia, and Central America.

Our diverse international parent and student body additionally enhances the Steiner community.

“Beginning in first grade, our students take two languages, German and Spanish,” Kaplan adds. “This continues through eighth grade, and in high school, their offerings expand to French, German and Spanish – they are required to take two languages.”

Because the Rudolf Steiner School is located in the cultural heart of the City, classes frequently visit international exhibitions at museums and cultural centers along Museum Mile.

Our Foreign Language Exchange program in 10th grade is the most unique global education program in independent schools. In the fall, a 10th grade student, who attends a Waldorf school in a foreign country, lives with a Steiner family in New York for up to four months. In the spring, the Steiner 10th grader, who hosted her foreign exchange friend, lives in her native country, and attends their Waldorf school.

“This program allows two mature and motivated students to learn and live in a foreign country for up to four months, which fosters competency and fluency in a foreign language with an immersion into a different cultural environment,” says Kaplan.

Students also enjoy a social life that is lively and warm, and cultivate artistic expression, excellent writing and public speaking through a rich academic program. Sports, community service, and trips to farms, theater, and museums enhance the curriculum, and enhance the global focus for this community.

The high school prepares students for life by cultivating artistic expression, excellent writing, public speaking and through a rich academic program.

Steiner graduates pursue a path defined by academic excellence, global perspective, social and environmental conscience, and well-earned confidence.

Waldorf education inspires students to be thinkers, creators, and innovators largely in part through its approach of educating students with a global focus.

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educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity. Together, we seek to: • develop in our young people the habits of mind of scholars as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning • foster the courage to live and think as distinct individuals who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world • expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from service to others • enlarge the educational experience to include the creative joy and aesthetic sensibility of the artist, and the vitality and competitive spirit of the athlete • provide, through the School’s advisers, the wisdom and goodwill necessary to guide our young people to confident self-reliance • nurture the development of character essential to leading a rich and purposeful life These tenets are made manifest in the daily life of the School and in the hopes and ambitions we share as an educational community. Taken as a whole, these values provide us both definition and direction as we strive to fulfill Hopkins’ mission.

Hopkins School, 986 Forest Rd, New Haven, CT 06515 hopkins.edu

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Eagle Hill School

Greenwich, CT Eagle Hill School, a life changing experience, offers children with language-based learning disabilities the opportunity to grow into capable, resourceful students with the self-confidence and character necessary to meet the challenges they will face as life-long learners.

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that transforms to suit their learning needs at each step in their Eagle Hill journey. The students are taught a wide variety of strategies and skills to manage their learning disabilities both at school and at home.

They thrive in an environment that is secure, supportive, and that stimulates their development. As a result, they learn to view themselves as competent individuals with a strong sense of self.

This is a school that encourages respect and tolerance and celebrates the development of children with strong moral and ethical character.

Consequently, our students gain the self-esteem they need to initiate, nurture, and maintain friendships.

Athletics: Girls’ and boys’ varsity, junior varsity and intramural sports (e.g., basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, tennis, hockey) and a wide variety of afternoon activities (dance, art, music, photography, fitness, and more) You Should Know: Students Enrolled: 255 Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:1 to 12:1 • After carefully evaluating each child’s potential and determining the nature of his or her learning disability, a completely individualized program is developed. This allows teachers to revise the program at any time to suit the changing needs of that child.

• Instead of a single remedial technique, Eagle Hill draws from as many scientifically-based approaches as is needed for each child.

• Up to 35 students are accommodated each year in our on-campus residence, many moving here from countries around the world, or across the United States.

• The Foundations Program is an early-start program for students going into kindergarten or grade one.

• In summer 2015, Eagle Hill offered its first Summer Pilot program in London, England • For the third year in a row, Eagle Hill has been selected by NASET, the National Association of Special Education Teachers, as a School of Excellence Open House Dates: 2016 Jan. 19, Feb. 16, April 19, and May 17 All start at 9 a.m. RSVP: a.lovett@eaglehill.org 45 Glenville Road, Greenwich CT 06831 203-622-9240; www.eaglehillschool.org Tom Cone, Director of Admissions & Placement t.cone@eaglehill.org

The Gow School

South Wales, NY The Gow School is a college-prep boarding school for students, grades 7-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities.

Focusing on small class sizes, 3-7 students per class, and a low 4:1 student to faculty ratio, The Gow School offers a multisensory approach to teaching that enables dyslexic students to thrive. The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, and of connection born on common trials and shared triumph.

Gow has a start fast, finish strong mentality and students typically start to see progress soon after they step foot in our classrooms. Students are often reading and writing better, enjoying school again and looking forward to what they can accomplish.

At the School’s core is a structured program designed to help students navigate the academic day and a daily schedule designed to keep students busy. Between a packed class schedule, after-school sports, study hall and Saturday classes, there is little unprogrammed time.

The School is settled on a 120-acre campus, which gives our students plenty of room to learn and play. Boarding school life does not always allow lots of free time, but it has plenty of room for fun. It is precisely because students are so involved – playing sports, going on trips, and hanging out with each other – they get the most out of the rich residential experience.

In July, the school’s co-ed summer program is five weeks of learning and fun for ages 8-16! The Gow School Summer Program is for students who have been experiencing academic difficulties, or have been diagnosed with dyslexia or specific learning disabilities. The Summer Program runs from the end of June to early August with morning academics, afternoon fun and games and weekend adventures! The Gow School Summer Program gives students academic tools and self-confidence they can take with them wherever they go; to the classroom and beyond.

By combining a structured program and environment with flexibility, individualization, and room for fun, Gow provides a rich school experience that is precisely what dyslexic students need to learn and to enjoy learning. gow.org 2491 Emery Rd, South Wales, NY, 14139.

Phone: 716.687.2001 Email: admissions@gow.org

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Chapel Hill – Chauncy Hall School

Waltham, MA At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, a coeducational day and boarding school, we remain dedicated to teaching the way our students learn.

Students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate thrive in our college-preparatory curriculum where they find small class sizes, academic challenges and a tailored approach to learning necessary to be successful, innovative thinkers.

Our students discover engaging classes, teachers, and peers, and actively contribute to a community that encourages participation in the arts, athletics and other extracurricular opportunities. Our curriculum challenges and engages students, while instruction tailored to individual learning styles empowers our students to achieve their potential. Our multiple intelligences approach to teaching, along with support seamlessly integrated into the classroom, creates a transformational learning experience for students.

We Teach the Way Students Learn: • An average class size of ten allows us to truly know our students • Dynamic 75-minute classes engage students in multiple ways of learning • Skills and Academic Support Program develops independent learners • Diverse population enriches the culture of our School • Co-curricular and arts programs inspire students to discover their passions • We are proud to have 100% of our students accepted into college or university.

Teaching to Students’ Strengths The CH-CH community is committed to each student’s individual success and to understanding the unique ways in which each student learns.

Our approach to education embodies the knowledge that students learn differently, exhibiting various academic strengths and areas which need more improvement. This requires varied, creative methods of instruction. An attentive, experienced faculty identifies ways to encourage each student to harness his or her strengths for continued progress, while devising strategies to engage students in learning methods that suit individual skills.

CH-CH classes are both active and challenging. For example, students in a Spanish class may study a song, use its lyrics to hone speaking skills and participate in group work to examine the piece’s cultural nuances.

Then, they may create their own lyrics to the same tune, cementing their understanding of a particular set of vocabulary terms. Our layered approach to instruction provides students with meaningful interactions and a deep understanding of academic material.

Visit www.chch.org for more information. Located at 785 Beaver St., Waltham, MA 02452 If you would like an individual campus tour and school visit, please contact the Admissions Office.

Lisa Pelrine, Director of Admissions, 781-314-0800 admissions@chch.org

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Pomfret School

Pomfret, CT Exceptional People, Exceptional Possibilities Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is a coeducational, independent college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades nine through twelve and postgraduates. Located on 500 wooded acres in northeastern Connecticut, Pomfret has a diverse student body of 355 students from twenty-five states, and twenty-three countries. We offer a robust curriculum drawn from eight academic disciplines, with more than one hundred electives and a range of selections in the visual, performing, and digital arts.

Pomfret students can actively compete on twenty-five interscholastic athletic teams; perform, sing, and dance on stage, participate in a Community Service program and a host of clubs and activities, and are given authentic responsibilities in the School’s social media and communications platforms.

Pomfret blends all of the traditional benefits of a boarding school experience with an innovative educational program. A daily schedule of fewer sessions per subject per week in favor of lengthier blocks of quality classroom time provides opportunities for deeper learning. Guided by a talented faculty who teach, coach, mentor, and advise, students thrive with our advisory program that meets in small groups during the academic day, and for dinner one evening per week to reinforce the less tangible aspects of educating the “whole child.” Pomfret’s new advanced courses will replace an out of date Advanced Placement curriculum for our most talented students.

The balancing piece to our academic schedule is the Q.U.E.S.T. (Question, Understand, Engage, Share, and Transition) initiative. Scheduled for Saturdays, each student-year of the Q.U.E.S.T. curriculum focuses on an age- specific theme (self-identity, the community and me, service to others and the college process, legacy and philanthropy).

The Grauer Institute for Excellence and Innovation in Education at Pomfret, made possible through the generosity of the Grauer family, supports

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a faculty of over eighty committed educators in all aspects of classroom engagement, resources, and professional development. The Grauer Institute works to ensure Pomfret stays on the forefront of educational progress and growth. Two years ago we launched Project: Pomfret, a two-week, schoolwide interdisciplinary project-based learning period in early December. As we move into the third year of this dynamic program, this December a group of students, as part of a pilot global learning initiative, will travel to Costa Rica to study culture, economics, and science.

No matter what hometowns and families have shaped them, our “Griffins” are encouraged to strive academically, embrace new ideas and challenges, discover the world, and discover themselves.

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Middlebury, CT Westover School is large enough to offer a deep and broad academic program while small enough to be certain every girl’s voice is heard.

The School’s mission is to provide an environment that inspires the intellectual, artist, athlete, and philosopher in each student. Westover challenges young women to think independently, to embrace diversity, and to grow intellectually and spiritually. Westover encourages integrity, responsibility, and commitment to community in every student.

Westover offers a range of Signature Programs to enhance educational opportunities for students: • Manhattan School of Music Program in New York City, for talented musicians and vocalists at one of the country’s leading music schools; • WISE (Women In Science and Engineering), for students interested in engineering or science; WESTOVER SCHOOL

• The Westover Poets Program helps students develop skills in the craft of poetry through English electives, special writing workshops, and individual work with visiting poets, who have included Billy Collins, Katha Pollitt, and Eamon Grennan; • Global Exchange Programs provide students experiences in unique twoor three-month academic exchanges in Australia, South Africa, and Jordan; six-week language immersion exchanges in France and Spain; a three-week cultural and academic exchange in England; a two-week cultural exchange in China; or a two-week cultural immersion and service experience in Rwanda; • Online School for Girls – as a founding member of a national consortium of all-girls schools, Westover offers online courses for students taught by consortium faculty; • Invest In Girls, a three-year program offering students financial education workshops and one-on-one mentoring with financial professionals; • The Sonja Osborn Museum Studies Internship with Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT, through which students with an interest in art history gain practical experience working with curators and museum educators, and culminating in a final project.

Westover offers a range of fitness activities. Interscholastic teams include basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Nontraditional teams include the Dance Ensemble, offering ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance, and the Outdoor Program, offering camping, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, spelunking, and trail work.

Other fitness activities include aerobics, dance classes, fitness and strength training, physioball, rock climbing, snowboarding and skiing, yoga, Zumba, and physical drama (stage combat, fencing, dance).

For more information about Westover or to arrange for a visit to the School, contact Dawn Curtis, Associate Director of Admission, at 203-577-4521 or e-mail admission@westoverschool.org

Avon Old Farms School

Avon, CT Since 1927, Avon Old Farms has been a leader in preparing young men for higher education, and the world. Avon is a dynamic community of learning with a rigorous curriculum anchored in the liberal arts.

By understanding boys – and with appreciation for their sense of humor, their energy, and how they learn – we have created the kind of environment where our students are able to become their best selves.

Avon is conveniently located in the heart of the Farmington River Valley. Our founder, Theodate Pope Riddle, an accomplished American architect, created a campus with the feel of an English village on over 860 acres of Connecticut countryside. The Cotswold-inspired architecture reflects the traditional approach to education that is so successful here.

Avon’s teachers are experts in their fields who bring lessons to life and create compelling context for discussion. Creativity, innovation, and collaboration are taught by example through humor, inquiry, and debate.

Small classes mean that every voice is heard and every question answered.

At Avon we understand the importance of personal connection, especially during adolescence; this is why we have held strong to the model of a faculty member who advises, teaches, mentors, and coaches our boys.

Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon and, we believe, a valuable part of a complete education. Our athletic program is one of the best in the country and we attribute our success to experienced coaches, excellent facilities, strong competition, and an emphasis on things that matter most: teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship.

Another way Avon boys come together is through the arts. Our rich and varied programs in music and the visual and performing arts provide many opportunities for boys to express themselves creatively and form meaningful connections with peers. Our students have been honored locally, regionally, and nationally for their creative accomplishments. Most impressive, however, Avon is a place where you can draw, paint, play an instrument, sing or act whether you have had years of experience or none.

As a college preparatory school, one of our goals is to identify and facilitate the right matches between Avon students and institutions of higher learning. Our boys typically begin the college counseling process during sophomore year, setting expectations and goals early so that by the time they are seniors, they are prepared to take the lead on this leg of their journey to adulthood.

Our core values of brotherhood, integrity, scholarship, and sportsmanship, are fundamental to life at Avon, and stay with our graduates for a lifetime.

Avon Old Farms School: 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001.

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } The Ethel Walker School

Simsbury, CT An All-Girls Boarding and Day School for Grades 6-12 Women today are leading in every avenue of life—in business, politics, academics, athletics, the arts and sciences, entertainment, and in their communities and families.

Leadership, when practiced by women, often means something different than what traditional definitions suggest. It does not necessarily mean standing in front of a big group of people and saying, “follow me!” or setting records, or being first. It is broader and more inclusive; it is relational, contextual, and frequently transformational.

The Ethel Walker School defines leadership as the individual initiative to develop personal potential into action and performance. Our school creates a unique environment where girls express and practice leadership in personal terms.

Whatever path a Walker’s girl chooses to forge or follow, she will discover for herself how to lead from her individual strengths. This may include serving in student government, as a team captain, or mentoring younger students; co-teaching non-core classes, taking risks in order to learn something new, and challenging conventional thinking.

She will advance beyond what she knows to what she can do with what she knows through finding and solving real-world problems. Challenging academics, strong athletics and arts programs, and a dedication to our communities through service are the building blocks upon which she will grow intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

At Walker’s, every girl is known–in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the riding ring, on the stage, in the studio, and in the dorms. With the support of caring adults and friends she will keep for life, she can explore her interests, pursue her passions, stretch beyond her comfort zone, and become her best self. This builds self-confidence and personal agency. She will graduate prepared with the knowledge, skills and experiences that assure her of options, and the ability to choose the ones that are right for her.

Research* validates what Walker’s has known since its founding in 1911: girls educated in a same-sex learning environment test higher, experience greater academic achievement, have better mathematics and computer skills, and exhibit greater civic and political engagement.

Now more than ever, the world needs women leaders in every sector and at every level of society. Walker’s girls pick their own path. We prepare them to walk it, and to lead with integrity, courage, confidence and conviction. *National Coalition for Girls Schools, The Girls’ School Advantage: By the Numbers at http://ncgs.org/GirlsSchoolAdvantage.aspx 230 Bushy Hill Road Simsbury, CT 06070 ethelwalker.org THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL

Cheshire Academy

Cheshire, CT Meeting students where they are and taking them beyond where they imagined possible.

Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is one of the oldest boarding schools in the country. Known for its diversity, the Academy is home to students from more than 30 countries and 20 states. Admission has never been stronger, with success that can be attributed to the student-centered philosophy, strong interest in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme, and CHESHIRE ACADEMY

the Roxbury Academic Support Program. To learn more about applying to Cheshire Academy, visit www.cheshireacademy.org/learnmore Fostering Academic Success From the in-depth IB program offerings to AP courses, students have the opportunity to delve into a rigorous and challenging academic program. The ability to succeed at the Academy is enhanced by small classes (an average of 12 students), low student-teacher ratio (7:1), 1:1 iPad program bringing the latest technology to the classroom, and an advisor program. Those who need even more personal attention may benefit from the Roxbury Academic Support program, which helps students understand how they learn while developing strategies for success. With programs specifically designed for eighth grade students and postgraduate students (PG), students receive a top boarding school education at Cheshire Academy. For more information about academics, visit www.cheshireacademy.org/academics Earning Athletic Championships In athletics, the Fighting Cats have seen several victories, taking home championship titles in volleyball, football, boys basketball, and girls softball. The Academy now boasts a Tier 1 Elite Hockey Program that plays a full 2-season schedule. A record number of graduates have gone on to play collegiate-level sports for some of the best colleges in the country. For more information about athletics at Cheshire Academy, visit www.cheshireacademy.org/athletics Exploring Artistic Expressions From painting and drawing to photography and digital imaging, there is something for everyone at Cheshire Academy. Our performing arts program regularly showcases their talent through drama productions, dance performances, and musical concerts. A unique offering for boarding schools, Cheshire Academy’s Arts Major program helps students prepare for collegelevel arts while developing strong portfolios. For more information about arts at Cheshire Academy visit www.cheshireacademy.org/arts It’s an exciting time to join the Student-Centered School.

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } Georgetown Preparatory School

N. Bethesda, MD Georgetown Preparatory School enjoys the unique distinction of being the oldest Catholic Preparatory School for boys in the United States. The first Archbishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, established the “Academy on the Patowmack” in 1789, continuing a tradition of Jesuit education in Maryland that dates back to the founding of the colony more than three hundred fifty years ago. That tradition has for its purpose the same goals that St. Ignatius set for the administration of schools: “promoting the full growth of the person which leads to action based on sound understanding and enlivened by contemplation.”

We are celebrating our 226th year of educating men of competence, conscience, courage and compassion, men of faith, men for others.

Georgetown Prep offers a rigorous, liberal arts education that encourages growth in mind, body, and spirit. As a boarding and day school, we foster a close-knit, global learning environment that challenges each student to achieve their utmost potential. Georgetown Prep students excel in academics, the arts, and athletics. However, at the heart of our education is a call to be men in service to others who will, as St. Ignatius exhorted, “ite inflammate omnia,” go forth and set the world on fire. By setting the bar high for our young men, we push them to be their very best. As a result, each year our graduates matriculate to some of the best colleges and universities in the world.

Prep’s 92-acre campus features state of the art facilities including smartboards in all classrooms, a recording studio, and some of the best athletic facilities available. However, the learning environment at Prep reaches far beyond our front gates. Located directly across the street from the Metro Red Line, our students enjoy the benefits of studying in our Nation’s Capital. On any weekend, students can be found touring the Smithsonian, catching a Capitals or Georgetown University game at the Verizon Center, studying at the Library of Congress, or sharing a meal in Eastern Market. At Georgetown Prep, we shape our men into leaders that are prepared for the challenges of life and ready to meet them with reflective action.

Georgetown Preparatory School 10900 Rockville Pike N. Bethesda, MD 20852 301-214-1215 www.iamahoya.org www.gprep.org/admissions

Interlochen Arts Academy

Interlochen, MI Interlochen Arts Academy is a fine arts boarding high school for grades 9-12 located in northwestern Michigan. Each year five hundred students from around the world come to the wooded campus at Interlochen looking for greater opportunities to learn, create and perform. Leading educators and exceptional peers challenge each student to achieve their artistic and academic potential.

Established in 1962, the Arts Academy offers challenging and comprehensive college-preparatory INTERLOCHEN academics that include courses in math, science, English, history and foreign languages. For young artists, being surrounded by talented peers and supported by a dedicated faculty provides the motivation, knowledge and tools to bring any goal within reach.

Interlochen provides pre-professional training in seven arts majors including comparative arts (new 2010-11 school year), creative writing, dance, motion picture arts, music, theatre and visual arts.

FACTS AT A GLANCE National Recognition – the Arts Academy is part of Interlochen Center for the Arts, a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor in the arts.

Presidential Scholars – since 1980 Interlochen Arts Academy has produced 41 Presidential Scholars in arts and academics, more than any other high school in the country.

Creative Environment – each year, Academy students create 250 presentations, which encompass concerts, arts displays, performances, readings, etc.

Faculty and Staff – more than 300 faculty and staff work to maintain a positive and safe environment for all students. More than 80 outstanding artists and educators make up the faculty. Half of the instructors have earned a master’s degree and 25 percent have earned doctorates. Three members of the faculty have been named “Distinguished Teachers in the Arts” by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.

How to apply to Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen Arts Academy is accepting applications to all seven arts majors: comparative arts, creative writing, dance, motion picture arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Application, audition and portfolio requirements vary by major and can be found on the Interlochen website www.academy.interlochen.org

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ONLINE RESOURCES academy.interlochen.org Request a printed viewbook / Course listings / Faculty biographies / Video galleries / Virtual tours – 360-degree photos / Printable Academy application Contact information Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen Center for the Arts 4000 Highway M-137, Interlochen, Michigan 49643 800.681.5912; admission@interlochen.org academy.interlochen.org

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } The Governor’s Academy

Brewster Academy

The oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States.

College preparatory, coed, grades 9-12, boarding and day.

From our first headmaster in 1763 who encouraged students to study aloud rather than insisting on the traditional silence in the classroom, we’ve embraced change to remain relevant. Because this isn’t just about the next four years. It’s about the promise of what can happen after that.

Nestled in a resort community, Brewster Academy offers a student-centered, highly interactive, and collaborative college preparatory environment.

The Brewster curriculum integrates best practices – guided practice, differentiation, peer tutoring, collaboration, project-based learning, and emotional literacy – to put the student at the center of the learning process. The faculty is dedicated and expert at teaching both knowledge and application skills and adept at understanding and teaching to individual learning styles. With a 1:1 laptop program in place for the past 20 years, use of innovative technologies to optimize teaching and learning is at the foundation of its program.

Knowing that EQ is as important as IQ (if not more so) to success, Brewster has partnered with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to implement a skills-based approach designed to help students use and reason with emotion to develop competency, skills, and knowledge related to character development, social awareness, and life skills.

Competitive athletics, a rich arts curriculum, and an intensive community life program offer a community of learning and leadership opportunities. Students live in 20 dormitories with faculty and their families; most dorms boast views of the lake and mountains.

Brewster’s athletics program serves both the competitive athlete who plans to play in college and the recreational athlete who prefers a less intense sports experience. Indoor athletic facilities include an athletics and wellness center with a convertible turf floor, an indoor track, a rowing tank, and a fitness center; and a climbing barn. Outside six playing fields, including a new synthetic turf, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse for the sailing and crew teams sit along the school’s ½-mile of shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Anderson Hall, an enhanced and expanded 450-seat performing arts center, opened in September after extensive renovations. A dance studio, blackbox theatre, and music practice rooms round out the performing arts spaces while a studio for more traditional arts and a pottery and classrooms for digital arts and the latest hardware, software, and tools for producing digital media complete the visual and performing arts facilities.

The Academy’s leaders believe it is the relentless centrality of the school’s focus – to prepare students for college; to prepare them to understand and manage their emotions, to learn to be adaptable, and to be lifelong learners that makes Brewster a relevant choice in a time of great change.

Contact: Denise Morrill at 800-842-996; admissions@brewsteracademy.org Wolfeboro, N.H. 03894 www.brewsteracademy.org www.brewsteracademy.org/tour/ www.facebook.com/BrewsterAdmissions

Byfield, MA

We’ve always wanted more for our students.

Citizen leaders Accountability, responsibility, and cooperation form an unwritten curriculum at Governor’s that has produced generations of leaders. Our earliest graduates shaped a young nation. Today graduates continue to lead as CEOs, policymakers, engineers, entrepreneurs, physicians, teachers, scientists, and more.

An environmental focus What does innovation mean at Governor’s? Fish radio frequency tags, for starters. Our Massachusetts location four miles from the Atlantic Ocean is a testing ground for environmental stewardship and research.

A 5:1 student-faculty ratio Our faculty members are interesting, THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY passionate people, including editors of award-winning journals, National Science Foundation grant recipients, nationally recognized artists, an Olympic rower, and a best-selling author. All are dedicated to bringing out the best in teenagers.

Intellect We challenge each student to ponder, process, and shape the discourse in small, discussion-based classes. The academic program includes honors, advanced, and AP classes in all departments, as well as research partnerships with Harvard and MIT, demanding standards in writing and critical analysis, internships, and five languages to study.

Creativity Outstanding facilities and an excellent faculty support a wide range of arts opportunities, from innovative freshman courses to advanced study in art and architecture, film and photography, ceramics, music, drama, technical theater and dance.

Strength Governor’s athletic teams are known for their championship titles.

Our facilities rival those at small colleges, and we’re home to some of the best athletes in Massachusetts, many of whom go on to nationally ranked college teams.

A global view Governor’s invaluable global outlook inspires exchange and study abroad programs, course offerings and class activities. Motivated students from 23 states and 19 countries—two thirds boarders and one third day—form a unique synthesis of cultures in a small town setting.

Helping young people discover who they are and who they could be is what we’re all about at Governor’s.

Always has been. Always will be. Always Governor’s.

Arrange a visit: 978.465.1763 or admissions@govsacademy.org 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922 www.thegovernorsacademy.org

Wolfeboro, NH

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } The Knox School

St. James, NY The Knox School in Saint James is the North Shore of Long Island’s bestkept independent school secret, serving students in grades 6-12 and Post Graduate. We offer a comprehensive, challenging curriculum infused with the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Courage, Kindness and Scholarship. Our college preparatory program includes Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, prepares students for success at the university level, and provides them with the necessary skills to survive in our globalized 21st Century. Class sizes are small – 12 students per class is our maximum. Knox also offers an on-campus Crew Team and Equestrian Program, competitive athletic teams and co-curricular programs such as Model U.N., Student Government, National Honor Society, Visual, Performing and Fine Arts and so much more. Rich in the fine and performing arts, Knox students can sing and act in a musical and play, dance, draw, sculpt, paint, design and sew clothing and costumes, capture life in photos and display their personal talents in our Solarium Art Gallery.

What Knox does not offer is the confinement of the Common Core and the rash of testing that goes along with it. Instead, our focus is on building intentional learning communities in which our educators teach to the standards and levels of our global competitors. Our students are safe, accepted and tolerated, and the only “common” thing about our Knox environment is the commitment our entire school community has to education, success, and the advancement of each individual that makes up our diverse student body.

One-on-one college counseling begins the summer before Junior year and continues until your child decides to which college or university he or she will commit. Recent college acceptances include: Columbia University, Cornell University, New York University, Brandeis University, George Washington University, Northeastern University, Emerson College, Sarah Lawrence College, University of Miami, University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, Rutgers University, Michigan State University, Penn State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and many more….

Call to schedule a private tour or to speak to an admissions associate about The Knox School difference. We would be happy to share our honest, professional opinion with you about your child’s education, and the best way for you as a parent to help him or her realize his or her true potential. You can reach Knox admissions at 631-686-1600 EXT. 414.

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MILITARY SCHOOL Valley Forge Military Academy

Wayne, PA Valley Forge Military Academy and College is an international leadership institute, comprised of a middle school, high school, and college. Located in Wayne, PA, 12 miles from Philadelphia, VFMAC offers commuting and boarding options. Students are immersed in a unique educational experience centered on academic excellence, personal motivation, and character that helps them reach their academic potential to achieve success in the classroom and beyond. From its cadet leadership ranks to the rifle club to its award winning equestrian program, VFMAC teaches students leadership and responsibility in practical ways.

Established in 1928, the Academy is an independent, private, college preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12. VFMA has a long tradition VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY of instilling values and building selfconfidence to prepare tomorrow’s leaders. VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success. VFMAC President Dr. Stacey Sauchuk notes, “The education at the Academy builds minds and character, providing a solid, education alternative that prepares young men for college.”

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS High achieving students at VFMA may take college courses at Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) also located on the Wayne campus.

These students experience college coursework, earn college credits, and a VFMC transcript.

Established in 1935, Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) is a coeducational, accredited, private, two-year college. VFMC students are highly focused young women and men opting to hold themselves to a higher standard. They enroll in academic programs that lead to the AA, AS, or ABA degree. The College faculty are extraordinarily dedicated scholar-practitioners, experts in their fields, and focused on teaching as their first priority. Honor societies and academic accolades are but two ways that student achievement is recognized.

Valley Forge Military College provides students with three ways to earn their degree: as a member of the Corps of Cadets, as a Residential student or as a Commuter student. All three options provide students a curriculum that stresses Valley Forge’s five cornerstones of Academic Excellence, Character Development, Personal Motivation, Leadership, and Physical Development.

Valley Forge’s competitive athletic programs provide students with physical development and competitive challenges. VFMC’s cadets compete in collegiate athletics including football, soccer (men and women), volleyball (women), cross-country (men and women), basketball (men and women), wrestling, and softball (women).

Small class sizes, specialized instruction, and dedicated faculty provide an enriching educational experience that imbues students with character traits and the skills to succeed.

Contact: Jamieson Bilella 610-989-1206 jbilella@vfmac.edu www.vfmac.edu

{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } St. John’s Military School

Salina, KS The mission of St. John’s Military School is to provide each cadet with the opportunity to grow spiritually, intellectually, and physically in a structured environment.

Academics Academics are king at St. John’s and designed to stretch the mental abilities of each student. St. John’s takes pride in being one of the top academic military schools in the country. More than 90 percent of St. John’s graduates go on to institutions of higher learning.

This superior academic performance is a result of a low student to teacher ratio, single-sex boy-centered education, and a structured learning environment. Your son’s teachers will focus on him as an individual. They will learn his strengths, weaknesses, and learning style while working to develop the “whole boy.”

Military Structure While academics are at the forefront of St. John’s focus, military structure and tradition teach young men the value of self-worth, selfidentity, and self-discipline. Such an atmosphere puts young men in a position to develop into strong, confident, and responsible leaders.

Your son will be challenged to reach his fullest potential. Cadets are allowed to succeed and fail in a safe environment. These successes, and perhaps even more importantly these failures, nurture a boy’s character as he matures into manhood. Each young man graduating from St. John’s leaves through our doors as a leader, rather than a follower.

Religion The young men at St. John’s have the unique opportunity to develop a life of structure, discipline, and integrity – as well as a life of faith, community, and giving. Religious life on the St. John’s campus is centered in the historic Armstrong Memorial Chapel. The cadets’ faith journey is enriched by attending services every Sunday and Wednesday.

Your son is encouraged to take ownership of his faith through authentic fellowship groups, meaningful life-application of Scripture, and ethical integrity. Cadets participate in mission trips, which encourage our young men to become more active in the community and live a life of service to others through faith and selfless giving.

Brotherhood Forged over 128 years, the St. John’s Brotherhood spans the globe. Young men from all walks of life form an unbreakable bond with their classmates.

Mutual respect and accountability infuse all aspects of cadet life and result in positive peer pressure in academic effort, personal standards, and behavior.

Deep ties are formed as your family becomes part of the St. John’s family.

110 W Otis Ave, Salina, KS 67401 Phone: 866.704.5294 / Email: contact@sjms.org

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Clark University

Worcester, MA The college that changes lives – Founded in 1887, Clark is committed to scholarship and inquiry that addresses social and human imperatives on a global basis. Located in the heart of New England—Worcester, Massachusetts—Clark enrolls approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students and is featured in Loren Pope’s book, “Colleges That Change Lives.” Clark students are passionate about ideas, causes and events beyond themselves; embrace issues and take action; and approach life with open minds and a global perspective.

Transformative force in higher education – Clark is also emerging as a leader in higher education today. LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice), Clark’s pioneering model of education, CLARK UNIVERSITY combines life-changing world and workplace experiences with a robust liberal arts curriculum. Through LEEP, you will confront complex problems, collaborate with faculty, learn directly from industry experts, and explore topics of global consequence.

Internationally recognized for academics, entrepreneurship, and value – Recent rankings that acknowledge Clark’s growing reputation include U.S. News & World Report # 76 in Best National Universities, Forbes # 13 in America’s Most Entrepreneurial Universities, and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine #24 in Best Values in Private Colleges and #10 in New England’s Best Values in Private Universities.

A dynamic community with global insight – You’ll be known by name and face as the Clark student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1 and the average class size is 21 students. With approximately 600 international students, faculty members and scholars from over 90 countries, you will also encounter a variety of cultures, traditions, religions, political ideologies and people in the community. Some of the most popular majors at Clark are Psychology, Biology, Geography, International Development and Social Change, Communication and Culture, Political Science, and Business Management.

Fifth-year tuition-free accelerated B.A./Master’s Degree program – With Clark’s excellent graduate programs and research institutes, the University can offer you a unique cost-saving opportunity. If you work hard and meet the eligibility requirements, you can earn an accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree from one of 14 different programs with the fifth-year of tuition free.

Make a difference in a world hungry for change – At Clark, you will develop creativity, adaptability, resilience, persistence, and more, all of which enable you to translate your passions and studies into a remarkable career and a purposeful, accomplished life. You will have the opportunity to graduate with the skills employers demand and the world needs, prepared to live the University’s motto: “Challenge convention. Change our world.”

Clark University: 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA. 800/462-5275 or 508/793-7431 admissions@clarku.edu clarku.edu/explore

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{ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE } College of Charleston

Charleston, SC More than a place, or a state of mind, the College of Charleston represents an exceptional experience for our students. It means individual growth, choices, adventure, achievement, curiosity, flexibility, spirit and community. If you want a college where every opportunity you can imagine will be available to you – look no further. At the College of Charleston, you really can have it all.

See for yourself The College of Charleston campus is a curious blend of the old and historic with the new and modern. Take Randolph Hall, for example. Originally built around 1828, it has survived earthquakes, wars and the ravages of time, and remains to this day the centerpiece of campus. By contrast, the Beatty Center – a four-story, glass-and-steel building in the design of a Charleston single house – is a mere two blocks away.

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city of Charleston, which Fast Company magazine labeled “Silicon Harbor” due to the growing number of tech startups here in recent years.

We invite you to spend some time in Charleston. Sign up for a campus tour and information session (go.cofc.edu/campusvisit). Come to an open house. Use a Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience (M.O.V.E.) to test-drive the College. Or, go to our YouTube channel (go.cofc.edu/ youtube) and explore what the College has to offer.

Location, location, location Charleston has long been a top destination for tourists. Now it’s becoming one of the most dynamic cities for businesses, too. In the last several years, more than 250 tech startups – including Bibliolabs, PeopleMatter, BoomTown and Avista Solutions – have chosen Charleston as the place to be. And larger firms are invested here as well – think Boeing, Google and Blackbaud. With a thriving arts community, a booming tourist scene and tremendous growth in biomedicine, this city has become the perfect livinglearning laboratory for our students – whether they’re studying computer science, public health, theatre, business or marine biology.

Our location, in the heart of the city, makes it easy for students to add internships to their resumés. The Medical University of South Carolina is just blocks away. A busy international port is just down the street. One of the country’s hottest hospitality scenes is happening all around. Add the city’s history and international flavor to all of that, and you can see why the College of Charleston is the home of boundless opportunities.

Office of Admissions admissions@cofc.edu 843.953.5670

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI We are Roger Williams. Are you?

Roger Williams was more than just a man, and Roger Williams University is more than just a pretty place. RWU is a leading independent, coeducational university with programs in the liberal arts and the professions. Nationally ranked, RWU offers 45+ majors, countless minors, 55 study abroad locations, 70+ clubs and organizations and 22 NCAA athletic teams. Our low student/faculty ratio (15:1) and small average class size (20) allow for personal connections with faculty members as well as student/faculty research collaborations.

At RWU we are independent thinkers, explorers, rebels, go-getters and citizen scholars. We’ve set out to strengthen our society through engaged teaching and learning, providing an education that is transformative, inclusive, experiential and innovative. In short, we’re building the university that the world needs now.

We are Roger Williams. Are you?

With six schools within the University, RWU offers countless ways to help students get where they want to go.

The Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences (FCAS) provides a unifying center of transdisciplinary education to all RWU students.

The depth and breadth of programs in FCAS make it the most highly attended school in the university.

The AACSB-accredited Gabelli School of Business (GSB) prepares students for fulfilling careers in an evolving digital and global economy.

A student-centered school with an emphasis on excellence in teaching, GSB is committed to research and service programs that enhance the quality of instruction for business students.

The School of Education prepares students for meaningful careers in both elementary and secondary education. The school seeks to educate reflective leaders whose practice is grounded in a commitment to social justice, civil discourse, global citizenship, and educational excellence for all students.

The School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management delivers a practical, hands-on approach to learning that enables graduates to adapt to rapid technological change and communicate effectively with diverse populations.

The School of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation (SAAHP) is a nationally-accredited, multidisciplinary community committed to balance between creation and conservation as well as aesthetic and technical pursuits. Students learn in the classroom but also in studios, seminars, internships, study abroad opportunities, field work and more.

The School of Justice Studies (SJS) is one of the best programs for justice system education in the country with faculty who are regionally, nationally and internationally recognized.

Learn more at rwu.edu or contact us at (800) 458-7144 ext. 3500.

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Grenoble, France For students looking to have a truly international undergraduate experience, Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) offers a unique opportunity. With its Bachelor in International Business (BIB), students can live in France while earning their entire degree in English. With over 70 different nationalities represented in the program, this undergraduate degree gives students a diverse setting for understanding global business concepts with the added benefit of allowing international students to learn French all throughout the program.

As an institution, GEM is among the 1% of triple-accredited business schools worldwide, offering more than fifteen undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English. GEM’s Bachelor in International Business is an internationally-recognized degree, ranked 2nd best Bachelors program in France by le Parisien in 2015. BIB classes are taught in small groups to encourage students to develop their hard and soft business skills. Faculty members come from a rich mix of academic and corporate backgrounds, bringing their important research and professional experience into the classroom.

Students are encouraged to get their own hands-on corporate experience by completing significant business internships in the course of their degree.

These internships, in between year 1 and year 2 and then again between year 2 and year 3, can be completed in France or abroad. Students also have the choice to follow a year at either of the BIB’s two sister campuses in London or Paris or to spend a semester abroad at GRENOBLE ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT one of the program’s numerous partner institutions. Students are encouraged to have at least one international experience during their degree to enhance their multicultural understanding.

Undergraduate Summer School For students looking for an accelerated path towards enhancing their international business education, GEM’s Undergraduate Summer School offers Bachelor’s students the chance to study abroad on a short, 4-week summer program and the possibility to earn 6 college credits.

Students will study on both the Grenoble and Paris campuses and will focus on two themes: Small & Family Businesses and International Marketing. Throughout the 4-week program, students will also study French culture and language.

With more than 50,000 students, Grenoble is a dynamic city known for its high-tech industry, its international environment and its mountains. Paris is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, renowned for fashion, fascinating museums and gastronomic restaurants.

GEM is looking forward to welcoming you!

Visit our website: www.grenoble-em.com Or contact us: admissions@ggsb.com

Marymount Manhattan College New York City, NY

The City Is Your Campus.

Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) offers an experience like no other—a personalized education coupled with limitless opportunities in one of the largest, most connected cities in the world.

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From the first visit to campus, students begin their journey toward a college degree as well as a diverse career network, an invaluable asset in an increasingly competitive professional landscape. Students are encouraged to explore the resources around them, experiencing internships, externships, and work study programs. Coupled with an outstanding faculty and support system to help prepare them for a career they love, the opportunities are limitless.

With a strong academic reputation, an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, small class sizes, and a beautiful campus on the Upper East Side, Marymount Manhattan College is truly unique. With 27 major fields of study and over 40 minors and pre-professional programs to choose from, MMC invites students to customize their liberal arts education to complement their interests and skills, creating a well-rounded educational experience.

One of the biggest draws to MMC is the desire to be in the center of it all. As an international hub for business, communications, and the arts, New York City is the place to study and learn.

MMC remains true to its small college feel in the middle of a big city, and invites nearly 2,000 students from around the globe to call MMC their home each year. This isn’t your ordinary college experience— this is Marymount Manhattan College.

For more information about Marymount Manhattan College, and to learn about scholarship and financial aid opportunities available, please visit www.mmm.edu Marymount Manhattan College 221 East 71st Street New York, NY 10021 Call 1-800-MARYMOUNT

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International Summer Programmes 3 July – 13 August 2016

Join us this summer at the University of Cambridge

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Summer at Smith

Precollege Programs for High School Girls Open to girls entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall of 2016.

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Individual. Global. Exceptional.

Smith College’s rigorous summer Precollege Programs give high school girls the freedom to explore challenging subjects—without the pressure of exams and grades.

Here, professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom to college-bound girls while encouraging their interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Smith Summer Precollege Programs 30 Belmont Ave., Room 201 Northampton, MA 01063 413-585-2165 or 413-585-4455 Fax 413-585-4344 Email: Summerprecollege@smith.edu

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High School Summer Programs

in Rome

Just off the Via Appia southeast of Rome, the 12-acre University of Dallas campus rests in the beautiful foothills where ancient Rome got its start and where Romans and popes take their summer holiday.

Participants of our programs earn college credit and emerge with skills essential for the college classroom while forming the longlasting friendships that inevitably develop in a learning community.

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This trip helped me grow and realize there is so much more to the world than I ever knew.”

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Inspired scholars of Latin will find their place in an equally engaging program, “Latin in Rome,” where unlike most study abroad programs, your classroom is Rome. Faculty guides lead you on an extended trip to the Bay of Naples to see Cicero’s birthplace, Pompeii, the Cave of the Sibyl and more, deepening your understanding of the Latin language and the Romans who spoke it.

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Optional Social Pragmatics Track July 8 — 30

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The College of Choice for Students Who Learn Differently Putney, Vermont

THE BRIGHTEST STAR

At the College, our students are always reaching for the stars. They come here so they can shine – because, with a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, they know the sky is the limit.

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RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

2016 SUMMER PROGRAMS Experience RISD’s premier art and design education, unique studios and award-winning faculty, as well as historic Providence’s vibrant summer arts and culture scene.

High School Students Pre-College: Get ready for 6 weeks that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

College Students and Adults (credit) Summer Studies Art + Design Courses Create your own extraordinary experience at Rhode Island School of Design.

RISD: Global Summer Programs Become a creative agent for a changing world. Where will RISD take you this summer?

Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies Delve into a broad range of graphic design topics, offered in a series of concentrated two-week courses.

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WE ARE: • A nationally-ranked private university, offering 45+ majors spanning the liberal arts and professions • An active, welcoming campus community with 70+ student clubs and organizations • Competitive studentathletes, with 24 varsity athletic teams and countless club and intramural programs • Addressing the rising costs in higher education with our tuition freeze and four-year guarantee • Committed to providing students in all majors with hands-on, s-on, realworld experience expe p rien nce before graduation aduaation on

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Summer Session 2016 | Session I: May 31–June 30 | Session II: July 5–August 4

Fordham for High School Students Pre-College Program: July 5–August 4, 2016 | Manhattan and Bronx Campuses

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The Albert Nerken School of Engineering at The Cooper Union has been preparing high school students to pursue undergraduate careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields for over 25 years. The Summer STEM Program is an intensive experience that immerses students in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing them on the right track for careers in technological innovation. Students work closely with Cooper Union faculty on projects ranging broadly from robotics, digital fabrication, computer programming and app development to biomedical and genetic engineering, improved urban infrastructure and even race car design.

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Summer Pre-College Program at Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Try college on before taking college on How can you anticipate what you haven’t yet experienced? Skidmore’s prestigious Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts has been preparing talented high school students for college success for more than forty years. High-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the country and around the world travel to our Saratoga Springs campus each summer to take part in Skidmore’s five-week Pre-College Program. Students engage in college-level study in the liberal and studio arts amid a beautiful upstate New York campus setting.

or one of each. Choose a class in an area where your strengths lie, or delve into an unexplored subject to challenge your perceptions and discover new fields of knowledge.

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At Skidmore, high school students can imagine their futures while living together, cultivating new friendships, and discovering the right balance between work and fun.

A carefully selected and trained residential staff lives with Pre-College students in their own private residence hall. The residential life program, designed to support and complement academic and artistic endeavors, ensures that students’ social lives are every bit as exhilarating as their intellectual lives.

In Skidmore’s Pre-College Program, high school students earn college credit while studying alongside college students. They work with Skidmore’s nationally recognized faculty and visiting artists and enjoy access to the College’s state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Do your interests range from math to studio art, psychology to English, economics to religion? Skidmore’s unique curriculum allows students to take either two liberal arts courses, two studio art courses,

Skidmore College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college known for outstanding academics, a rich co-curricular life, and its historic resort town setting.

On Skidmore’s lively summer campus Pre-College students not only learn together with high school peers and college students, but have the chance to meet visiting students and participants from other programs as well. They are invited to take active part in the special workshops, visiting artist lectures,

and gallery talks sponsored by Skidmore’s Summer Studio Art Program and the nightly readings by renowned writers of the New York State Summer Writers Institute.

Skidmore’s summer campus hosts many other concerts, lectures, events, and weekend activities, and just off campus is downtown Saratoga Springs’ dynamic cultural and arts scene.

Find out for yourself why Skidmore Pre-College alumni describe the program as challenging, fun, enlightening, life-changing, mind-altering, motivational, experimental, adventurous, to name just a few. Come spend July with us and discover your future.

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Valley Forge Military Academy & College A private international leadership institution, comprised of a middle school, preparatory high school, and college, located in Wayne, PA, 12 miles from Philadelphia. Students are immersed in a unique educational experience centered on academic excellence, personal motivation, and character that helps them reach their academic potential.

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Avon Old Farms believes strongly in the benefits of a single-sex education and understands the unique learning styles of young men. A structured academic day includes regular all-school meetings, family-style meals, athletic practices, and quiet evening study hours. Core values such as brotherhood, integrity, scholarship, and sportsmanship are emphasized and modeled by a caring and committed faculty who also serve as coaches, dormitory masters, counselors, valued mentors, and friends.

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Hopkins School is a dynamic community of faculty and students, where a love of learning thrives and lifelong friendships begin.

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Westover, a leading college-preparatory school, engages young women in a powerful college-prep foundation. From that firm foundation, students build up and out, using our broad and diverse curriculum as building blocks.

Students choose from compelling interdisciplinary electives and dive into Signature Programs in music, science, engineering, finance, global exchanges, and more.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please call the Office of Admission at 203.577.4521, or visit westoverschool.org

Summer Programs: Empowering Young Women in Engineering, Finance, & Politics for Girls Entering Grades 7, 8, & 9 Two sessions: July 10-15 and July 17-22.

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Lots of students are thinking about going to college. If you’re thinking way beyond that—not just about going, but about succeeding, leading, and building your future…

JSA HAS THE RIGHT SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOU. Nobody builds leaders like JSA. Our pre-college summer programs are transformational. They prepare you to be way ahead of the curve when you get to college. If you’re ready for life out in front, we’ll help get you there.

“JSA taught me the skills that prepared me for leadership on the college level. ” – Jared Odessky, Columbia University University Senator, Class of 2015

APPLY NOW . . . for the best summer of your life!

summer.jsa.org

at GEORGETOWN | at PRINCETON | at STANFORD at UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | in BEIJING, CHINA

For additional information, contact us at 1 (800) 317-9338 or email summerprograms@jsa.org The Junior State of America (JSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing high school students to be active citizens.

Ignite a lifelong passion for the arts

INTERLOCHEN FINE ARTS BOARDING HIGH SCHOOL INTERLOCHEN SUMMER ARTS PROGRAMS

www.interlochen.org Creative Writing • Dance • Motion Picture Arts • Music • Theatre • Visual Arts

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, fun.

6-week courses enrolling now: Game-Based Learning: Minecraft™, Computer Programming, Fashion Design, Robotics: LEGO®, 3D Printing, App Creation, Tinkering, Zane Math, and more.

Call 917.388.2855 to enroll!

K-8 After-School Programs & Camps Zaniac Upper East Side • 261 E 78th Street, 3rd Floor • zaniaclearning.com/uppereast

Rustic Pathways

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THIS IS NOT A TEEN TOUR.

WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

CONTACT US!

Rustic Pathways provides authentic travel, service, and cultural immersion programs for students. We offer one to three-week spring break and summer experiences, gap year programs, and private group trips. With over 97 programs in 19 countries, we have a program that will fit your interests.

We host open house events in multiple locations in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Visit our website for details and dates.

Our Global Programs Advisors have expert knowledge on all of our offerings and are happy to answer your questions.

rusticpathways.com/events

Contact us at 800.321.4353 or at rustic@rusticpathways.com.