A catholic independent school, St. Sebastian's seeks to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason. By embracing Gospel values in an inclusive community and by inspiring intellectual excellence ina structured liberal arts curriculum, St. Sebastian's strives to empower students for sucess in college and in life. The ideal St. Sebastian's graduate will be a moral and just person, a gentleman of courage, honor, and wisdom, a life-long learner who cntinues to grow in his capacity to know, to love, and to serve God and neighbor.

As a college preparatory school, Bishop's believes that certain skills, knowledge, and the ability to reason are necessary to meet the demands of a college education and to benefit from it. The School's affiliation with the Episcopal Church reflects the belief that knowledge combined with a spiritual awareness better enables students to function as caring, effective adults in today's world. In addition to stimulating and challenging students academically, the School's mission includes helping young people learn to be morally discriminating and to define ethical standards that will take them from adolescence to adulthood. At Bishop's, the focus is on developing the whole person.

The Branson School inspires excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Through the vitality, breadth, and rigor of its programs, Branson encourages students to think critically, communicate clearly, develop their individual talents and interests, and pursue a lifelong passion for learning. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community. We are a caring and supportive community that helps students fully realize their potential. We exercise young people's minds and bodies; nurture their creativity, capacity for compassion, and sense of humor; and help them build an awareness of their responsibilities to their communities and the world.

Brentwood is committed to providing its students with an exceptional liberal arts education. The program is designed to stretch and broaden students in the academic arena, in the arts, in athletics, and in their moral development. At the heart of the school's success is the strength of the relationships developed between students and teachers. The environment is supportive and encouraging as well as challenging.

Castilleja School, established in 1907, is dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory education for young women in grades six through twelve. Castilleja School educates women by fostering their intellectual, physical, creative, and emotional growth through an exemplary college preparatory experience within a diverse and supportive community. By blending tradition with thoughtful innovation, the curriculum encourages both individual achievement and collaborative learning. Castilleja's comprehensive program promotes the development of character, compassion, curiosity, and the capacity for effective leadership. Castilleja's philosophy is shaped by both tradition and current research that affirm the academic and personal advantages of girls' schools. We demonstrate this conviction in the conscious attention we pay to the needs, issues, pedagogies, and opportunities particular to girls. While our emphasis is on the development of the intellect, Castilleja is committed to the education of the whole person: heart, body, and spirit as well as mind.

Chadwick, a K-12 school founded in 1935, is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of self-confident individuals of exemplary character. Students are prepared through experience and self-discovery to accept the responsibilities inherent in personal freedom and to contribute positively to contemporary society. The Chadwick Community is committed to living in accordance with its core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and compassion. In all of its programs, Chadwick seeks to discover and nurture the special gifts each student possesses; to deepen each student's understanding of the complexities of the world; and to inspire each to realize his or her full potential.

The College Preparatory School is a coeducational, independent day school serving grades nine through twelve. It offers a rigorous academic program for young people who are potential candidates for four-year colleges and universities. The school’s purpose is to prepare students for productive, ethical lives in college and beyond through a challenging and stimulating education in an atmosphere of consideration, trust, and mutual responsibility.

At Crystal Springs Uplands School we believe that students learn best in an environment that promotes learning in diverse ways about a complex world; stimulates intellectual and creative development; nurtures the individual within a community of mutual trust, caring, and respect; and balances academic and extracurricular interests and accomplishments. We encourage critical thinking and intellectual risk-taking; responsibility for one's ideas and actions; personal integrity, ethical awareness, and multicultural understanding; individual leadership and cooperative interaction; and respect for one's self and for the views of other. We endeavor to equip students with a spirit of inquiry; a respect for human potential; a sense of responsibility for the environment and to the global community; and a feeling of joy in lifelong learning.

Flintridge Preparatory School offers a rigorous, moral, and intimate learning enviornment, nurturing in its students the skills, knowledge, values, and inspiration essential ti a rewarding college experience, a lifelong embrace of education, a devotion to community, and a full and responsible life. Here, strong bonds are forged - between student and student, student and teacher, books and dreams. In this cooperative and caring environment, we nurture critical thinking and intellectual curiosity to prepare each student to embrace lifelong learning. We provide an ordered environment that allows young people to become free through growth and learning. Every academic success or challenge, every touchdown, every sculpture, every rehearsal is a lesson in personal struggle and triumph.

At Francis Parker School, our mission is to provide a superior college preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student. Founded in 1912, and now with 1,200 students, Francis Parker School is San Diego's oldest and largest independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school. Through a system of instruction in the academics, athletics, and arts that is grounded in excellence, Parker students are prepared to succeed at four-year colleges and universities appropriate to their individual goals. This level of educational success is based on a foundation of shared values the importance of family; the uniqueness of each individual child; the ethical treatment of others and the world around us; a shared passion for learning between inspired teachers and motivated students. Our mission is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional and physical needs of the individual student. Francis Parker School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

For 70 years, Junpero Serra High School has proudly served the young men of San Mateo County and beyond. "Once a Padre, always a Padre." The spirit behind this statement distinguishes Serra from all other high schools. Serra is a community of parents, teachers, staff members and alumni dedicated to providing the best high school experience possible for the young men of the San Francisco Bay Area. An outstanding, all-boys Catholic College Preparatory located in the heart of the Peninsula, between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Our school is much more than an outstanding Catholic college preparatory school for young men. It`s a place where classmates become brothers. Teachers become mentors. Ordinary moments become extraordinary experiences. Each student is valued and knows that he belongs. Serra offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, which includes a rich diversity of classes and an extensive array of AP and Honors courses. Our AP pass rate is 25 points above the national average at 82 percent, and 100 percent of our graduates go on to college. Serra`s curriculum ensures that all of our graduates meet UC and CSU requirements. In 2011, the doors opened to the state-of-the-art Center of the Arts and Sciences. The new center features high-tech science labs, first-rate athletics facilities, professional fine arts studios, a modern music center with recording studios, a cutting-edge aquatics center, and an innovative Academic Resource Center. Serra welcomes families of all faiths. Teachers help students to explore their talents and achieve success in a variety of places-academics, the arts, athletics, clubs and Christian service-all in the context of our core values of "faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership." Most important, Serra teachers model values that inspire our young Padres to become confident men who will make a difference in the world.

La Jolla Country Day School is the school of choice for families who value an education that develops people of good character and enables children to achieve their potential as scholars, artists and athletes of character. The mission of La Jolla County Day School is to prepare individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth, and social responsibility.

Menlo School's mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities. At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging students to pursue high standards of academic excellence; discover the joy of learning; stretch themselves and raise challenging questions; demonstrate courage, integrity and a commitment to ethical behavior; develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than themselves; appreciate the richness of diversity; think independently and creatively; take progressively more responsibility for themselves and their education; and lead healthful lives.

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service. Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow. The school is organized into three divisions

The Quarry Lane School is known for academic excellence. It strives to provide every student with an educational program that establishes high achievement levels. Intellectual curiosity, creativity and physical well-being are emphasized along with developing character and leadership skills. Quarry Lane School offers three distinct Academic Tracks: College Prep., International Baccalaureate High School Diploma Programme and the Science, Engineering and Technology Track

Hamden Hall County Day School, an independent, college preparatory, co-educational pk-12 day school, challenges students to develop a strong sense of personal integrity and social responsibility while preparing them for demanding academic programs at the collegiate level. Hamden Hall School expects students to continually strive for excellence by giving maximum effort in every aspect of school life in which they are involved. Hamden Hall School is a supportive community based on mutual trust and recognition of the needs and aspirations of all of its members. Hamden Hall School expects students to be active participates in the life of the school.

A St. Luke's School education prepares students for a lifelong commitment to learning and social responsibility. The School sets high academic standards, stimulates individual talents and prepares students for a rewarding college experience. St. Luke's recognizes that intellectual and personal growth occur both in and out of the classroom; therefore both academic and non-academic programs foster the pursuit of excellence, strength of character and a healthy self-image. A friendly and diverse culture shapes all the endeavors of the community, encouraging responsible, caring relationships.

Collegiate School strives to educate each boy to reach his highest level of intellectual, ethical, artistic, and physical development. Drawing on what is known about boys' growth and learning, the school offers a rigorous K-12 program rich in opportunities for cultivating individual talents and interests in a climate of collaboration and respect. Collegiate continues its historic tradition in New York City of educating a diverse and talented student body and of helping boys to become independent adults and responsible citizens who will lead and serve. Challenging and intense, our academic curriculum nevertheless encourages collaboration and cooperation. This curriculum is complemented and completed by significant offerings in the fine arts, drama, music, and a range of team sports. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the school takes advantage of all New York City has to offer culturally; in addition, we are committed to reaching out to the greater community with service opportunities available for each grade.

Saint Anthony's High School is a co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic high school founded in 1933 and located on Long Island in New York. With more than 80 AP and Honors courses and 21 college credit courses, Saint Anthony offers its 2,400 students a diverse, rigorous academic program that challenges them to think critically and grow intellectually. A selection of university-accredited classes, a special partnership with the nationally-renowned Saint Francis Hospital, and state-of-the-art technological resources prepare students for long-term success after graduation. Saint Anthony's is also known for its strong athletics program, which has been recognized as the #1 high school athletic program in New York State by Sports Illustrated magazine. All students are required to complete a New York State Regents academic program.

American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school serving PK3 – 12th grades with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Students receive a rigorous, well-rounded education as they earn a 95% pass rate on AP exams and achieve #1 of all private schools in the nation for highest number of nationally recognized scholars, as well as in math competition. American Heritage is also consistently #1 high school in science fair, robotics, mock trial, moot court, speech & debate, and broadcast & journalism. The school has a diverse student body representing over 60 different countries throughout the world; 1 out of 3 students is foreign born. Over 60 percent of the faculty holds a post-graduate degree, and the student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.