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co l l eg e p l a c e m e n t : Westover students from the last three graduating classes have attended, among other institutions: Barnard College Johns Hopkins Swarthmore College Bates College Lehigh Tufts University Bentley University Loyola Univ., MD Tulane University Brown University McGill University Univ. of Michigan College of the Holy Cross MIT Univ. of Pennsylvania Columbia University Middlebury College Univ. of Richmond Connecticut College Mount Holyoke College Univ. of Virginia Dartmouth College New York University Vassar College Dickinson College Northeastern Univ. Villanova University Emerson College Occidental College Washington Univ., St. Louis Emory University Rhodes College Williams College Furman University Rice University Yale University Hobart & William Smith College Smith Colleges St. Lawrence University
to think, to do, to be
The mission of Westover School is to provide an environment which 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
encourages
integrity,
every student.
• Of the 1.5 million students who take the SAT annually, only 16,000 (or 1%) qualify as National Merit Scholars. Virtually every year, Westover has a qualifying studenttwice the national average.
• In 2012, the national average ACT score was 21.1. The 2012 Westover mean ACT score was 25.8.
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responsibility, and commitment to community in
Strengths
• In 2011, the national mean SAT I score was 1500. The 2011 Westover mean SAT I score was 1773.
spiritually.
Westover is a selective boarding school of 205 girls, grades 9 -12, located in a classic New England
Westover School
town near New York City. We prepare our students
1237 Whittemore Road P. O. Box 847 Middlebury, CT 06762-0847 tel: 203.758.2423 Located on 145 acres in western Connecticut — 90 miles northeast of New York City and 130 miles southwest of Boston.
to meet the challenges of the world and the world’s
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We are large enough to offer a deep and broad academic program, while small enough to be certain every girl’s voice is heard.
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Excellent college placement.
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Substantial opportunities for leadership, independence, and growth, both personal and communal.
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Unique Exchange and Signature programs have a profound impact on both our community and our world. Through our incredible diversity, Westover can offer students cultural opportunities found nowhere else.
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We are a supportive and cohesive community, built on the principle of the School being intentionally small.
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Students embrace challenges; they are serious about their education and their future.
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Students have comfortable and close working relationships with adults.
students’ places of origin United
205 students (121 boarding, 77 day students, 7 exchange)
From 16 states and 17 countries
International 19% (including exchange students)
Minority 20%
Number of Faculty (full- & part-time) 51
Student–Teacher Ratio 8 to 1
New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia
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Australia Bahamas China England France Ghana Japan Jordan Mexico
Netherlands Peru Russia Rwanda South Africa South Korea Spain Vietnam
a dva n c e d p l a c e m e n t p e r f o r m a n c e In 2012, 87 Westover students in grades 10, 11, and 12 took 181 AP exams; 87% of the tests had scores of 3 or better (in 2012, 58.8% of all students taking AP tests in the US had scores of 3 or better). On average, the members of the Class of 2012 took 3 AP exams during their years at Westover.
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co u r s e s o f f e r e d
Art History Biology Calculus AB/BC Chemistry Chinese Language & Culture Computer Science A
English Language & Composition English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language Latin (Vergil)
tuition
Macroeconomics Music Theory Physics B Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art (Drawing)
Boarding $47,250
Studio Art (2D Design) U.S. Government & Politics U.S. History World History
Day $33,950
Two thirds of the actual cost of educating a student come from tuition; the remainder from endowment earnings and gifts in support of the Annual Fund.
financial aid 50% of students receive financial aid Grant amounts vary according to the demonstrated need of each family.
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v i s u a l a n d p e r f o r m i n g a rt s
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) – Program in New York City for talented musicians and vocalists at one of the country’s leading music schools.
The School provides opportunities for creative exploration in ceramics, dance, drawing, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater. Student art work and performances frequently win regional, state, and national awards.
W.I.S.E. (Women in Science and Engineering) – Collaborative program with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for students interested in engineering or science.
at h l e t i c s : The School offers a variety of group and individual fitness activities.
Online School for Girls (OSG) – As a founding member of a national consortium of allgirls schools, Westover offers online courses for students taught by consortium faculty.
Interscholastic Teams Basketball Cross-Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Tennis Volleyball
Investing in Girls (IIG) – A two-year pilot program offering students financial education workshops and one-on-one mentoring with financial professionals.
a c t i v i t i e s : A range of clubs, extracurricular activities, and co-ed events, including:
Westover Poets Program – 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 - Unique two or three month academic exchange programs in Australia, South Africa, England, and Jordan, six -week language immersion exchanges in France and Spain, and a two-week volunteer program in Rwanda.
Sonja Osborn Museum Studies Internship (SOMSI) – With Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT, this program provides students with an interest in art history practical experience working with curators and museum educators culminating in a final project.
f i n a n c i a l data Operating budget for 2012–2013
Annual Fund for 2011 – 2012 $10.3 million
Endowment market value as of 6/30/12 $47.6 million Endowment per students * Does not include exchange students
$238,000*
Amnesty International Coagess yearbook Community Service Environmental Action Gospel Choir Handbell Ensembles
$1,508,071
The Outdoor Program: camping, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, spelunking, trail works
Other Athletics Aerobics Dance Fitness & Strength Training Physioball Rock Climbing Snowboarding & Skiing Yoga Zumba Physical Drama: stage combat, fencing, dance
Lantern art & literary magazine Twelve musical groups Peer Support Relay For Life WALSA (Westover’s AfricanAmerican & Latina Student Association)
Weekend activities with our brother schools (Avon, Trinity Pawling, Salisbury, and South Kent) The Wick school newspaper Women’s Rights Club
Annual Fund gifts from Alumnae
$1,006,381
Alumnae giving to Annual Fund 41.5%
Total gift support including Annual Fund
$6,366,745
Total gifts from Alumnae
Total Gifts for Endowment and Other Purposes $4,858,674
$5,593,689
Non-traditional Teams Dance Ensemble & Dance Team: ballet, tap,jazz, modern, world,Broadway
$36M
$45M
Inspiring Women: Campaign for Westover Progress as of June 2012