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i lead with my mind living our motto: to think, to do, to be · first in a series
“When I came to Westover, it was one of the biggest changes in my life. But to this day, I still think it was one of my best decisions. I learned to structure my time, study, and not leave work to the last minute. I learned a new sport, grew to love my teachers, and made friends for life.” — morgane, sophomore from great barrington, ct achieve
20%
88% Percent of Westover students who scored a 3 or higher on their AP tests
55% above the national average
2x
Percent of female students in Connecticut who earned a perfect score of 5 on the AP Computer Science test were Westover students
Westover students qualify as National Merit Scholars at two times the national average
95% of Westover students (predominantly sophomores) scored a 3 or higher on this test
“The Invest in Girls (IIG) Signature Program has really opened my eyes to the world of finance and potential careers through hands-on experiences and female mentors. I’m so excited about my senior year when IIG’s focus is on philanthropy and entrepreneurship. We will get to run Westover’s school store, and I can’t wait!” — olivia, senior from middlebury, ct
IIG students regularly take field trips to visit financial institutions like the New York Stock Exchange, attend workshops with Westover alumnae, and participate in summer enrichment opportunities.
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explore: field trips boston · Museum of Fine Arts hartford · The Hartford Financial Services Group, FIRST Tech Challenge
westover
mystic · Mystic Seaport
new haven · Yale Center for British Art new york city · New York Stock Exchange, Metropolitan Museum of Art
all-girls advantage
average class size
(everyone participates)
student to faculty ratio (everyone knows each other, and learning happens in and outside of class)
hours per week spent conferencing
(one-on-one with a faculty member during dedicated office hours, developing ideas, honing writing skills, and engaging academically and personally)
* ‘Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in Their Characteristics and the Transition to College,’ a study led by UCLA education professor Linda J. Sachs, Ph.D.
What do Westover students gain from learning in an all-girls environment?*
more academic self-confidence more interested in studying engineering in college
more engaged academically
more confidence in math and computer skills more likely to be politically and socially engaged
From human rights to climate change, the real world is interdisciplinary, and education at Westover is, too. Our core subjects will sound familiar: English, mathematics, science, history, foreign languages, and arts and music. Yet learning in those subjects is rich, full, and new, spanning everything from Women in Art & Music and Mandarin Chinese to Genetic Engineering and Ethics. At Westover you will learn how ideas fit together, how to look at problems from many points of view, how to see the world the way it actually works. And that’s an incredible skill-set for your future. Choose from 51 compelling interdisciplinary academic electives, ranging from Renewable Energy to Robotics, and 22 Advanced Placement courses that break down the barriers separating different ways of thinking. Dive into Signature Programs in music, science and engineering, finance, and other fields. And be prepared to go as far as your desire and imagination can take you.
Embrace
intellectual challenge.
The Class of 2014 was accepted at 135 colleges and universities around the world Learn about college counseling at westoverschool.org/college
“ Westover students learn to think their way through complex problems, to take action, and to make a difference with their lives.” — ann pollina, head of school
signature progr ams global exchange Experience cultural differences around the world. invest in girls (iig) Focus on business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and managing money. manhattan school of music (msm) Study at one of the country’s top music schools. online school for girls (osg) Take interactive, collaborative online courses in a variety of subjects.
learn more sonja osborn museum studies internship (somsi) Immerse yourself in the professional world of art history and museum studies.
To learn more about the academic program and other strengths of Westover School, contact our Office of Admission:
women in science and engineering (wise) Jumpstart your interest in science and engineering.
203.577.4521
Over 50% of Westover students take part in a Signature Program Learn more at westoverschool.org/signatureprograms
admission@ westoverschool.org