It's where the energetic one has the time and space to get up and go, and the curious one finds the inspiration to embark on an epic quest. It's where the always-singing-and-dancing one takes the stage for the first time, and the playful one powers on not only his computer but his imagination, and brings a toy to life. The bright one, the quiet one, the wise one, the one who always sits in the back of the class, the one who sits up front, the doer, the dreamer, the thinker, the leader. Whoever you are, whatever you love, wherever you want to go, there's a special place for you to learn and grow. Sewickley Academy. For who you are. For who you will become. Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is the oldest coeducational, independent, private school in Pittsburgh. A college-preparatory day school located approximately 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Sewickley Academy enrolls approximately 690 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. All grades are located on a single 16-acre campus, with an additional 14 acres nearby containing athletic fields and tennis courts.

Villa Maria Academy, with its mission firmly rooted in Gospel values and steeped in Catholic tradition, seeks to provide an education for young women that will enable them to lead lives of spiritual growth, intellectual inquiry, and Christian service. Villa Maria Academy reverences the inherent dignity of each person and aims to engage students in contributing to the fulfillment of God's Kingdom. Villa Maria Academy empowers a young woman to define and develop her own individuality in a manner which exemplifies and reveres Mary, our model and inspiration. Within a single sex environment, young women are encouraged to appreciate the unique feminine expression of their own gifts and those of others. The Villa Maria community believes in the power of women to effect good at every level of society.

Winchester Thurston School leads the way in educational innovation, rigorous academics, scholarly standards, and a learning environment that better prepares students for the challenges of a changing world. Nationally recognized for work with gifted and talented students, distinctive campuses, and innovative programs, WT is a PreK - 12 private school in Shadyside and Allison Park where students achieve at the highest levels. Check out AP results, college placement, City As Our Campus, Mandarin Chinese at WT, and much more.

Founded in 1963, Lake Ridge Academy enjoys the unique position of being the only independent school on Cleveland's west side. Our program is a rigorous one, designed for the academically able, as well as the highly motivated student of average ability. Lake Ridge is committed to the entire learning process: the development of both intellect and character. Our students develop a genuine concern for their fellow human beings and learn to respect diversity while striving toward their own individuality. Our mission is to send into a changing world confident young people of integrity who think critically and creatively while embracing the joy of lifelong learning. We dedicate ourselves to helping one another create a community that recognizes every individual's abilities and aspirations for earning and giving respect, developing an inner sense of integrity, appreciating the value of nurturing scholarship appropriate for each developmental stage of learning, and understanding what constitutes doing one's personal best in attending to the challenges of each day. These core values are intended to shape and define our learning experiences each and every day. The school philosophy mirrors the Lake Ridge Academy vision of learning as an active engagement of the whole person. The importance of both the intellectual and emotional growth of each person are equally emphasized within our community.

The School's mission is to enable students to become enlightened, compassionate and contributing citizens of our global community, while preparing graduates for their best opportunities in higher education. Maumee Valley Country Day School seeks to admit motivated students with strong academic potential and diverse abilities and backgrounds.

The Wellington School is a coeducational, independent day school for students in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. More than 600 students enjoy small classes with devoted, experienced faculty offering a college preparatory curriculum at all grade levels. A Wellington education includes interdisciplinary coursework, extensive arts education, and foreign language studies beginning in Pre-K, technology instruction starting in first grade, and honors and Advanced Placement courses. Each year, 100 percent of Wellington graduates continue their education at four-year colleges.

Bishop Guertin High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school located in Nashua, New Hampshire. Bishop Guertin was named the #1 Catholic High School in New Hampshire for 2018. In addition to rigorous courses (including over 60 Honors and AP-level courses), students have access to a great variety of extracurricular clubs and sports. Students at Bishop Guertin are highly involved and with teams for levels of sports team available for newcomers to elite competitive athletes, approximately 85% students join an athletic team. Their well-rounded resumes contribute to student graduate success rates: 100% of Bishop Guertin Students are accepted to college or university, with an average of $48,557 in scholarships granted per 2018 graduate.

Bishop Ireton is a Catholic coeducational college preparatory high school founded and by and affiliated with the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. In the Catholic tradition and in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a college preparatory high school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, scientific, technological, social and physical development. As a Salesian community of learning, Bishop Ireton challenges students to recognize and respect the multicultural diversity within our global society. In addition, the school fosters Christian ethics, religious values and community service. A Bishop Ireton education teaches students to think critically and develops the whole person to meet present and future challenges and opportunities. Bishop Ireton High School accomplishes its mission by developing within each student the following: deepened faith in order to encourage a loving commitment to God and the Catholic Church; spiritual and moral values; desire for life-long learning; pursuit of academic excellence in all disciplines; appreciation of the fine and creative arts; understanding of our multi-cultural heritage to appreciate and respect individual differences; knowledge and application of technological innovations for the benefit of humanity; and pursuit of physical fitness and a knowledge of mental and physical health as a life-long goal.

Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic coeducational community located in Arlington, Virginia. The spiritual atmosphere is enriched by the presence of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our mission is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person. We believe in the full development of the human person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of one's being. Commitment to academic excellence is an integral part of our identity as a Catholic school. We believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, and when each student has appropriate opportunities for success. We believe that student self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and faculty; that students thrive in a supportive yet stimulating climate which affirms the dignity of all persons; and that we are called to educate students of diverse economic, cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Cape Henry Collegiate School provides Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve coeducational, college preparatory education that fosters the growth of the individual. This process takes place in a nurturing environment in which the individual’s self-esteem and self-confidence are enhanced through close contact with a caring and dedicated faculty.

Hampton Roads Academy prepares students in Prekindergarten through Grade 12 intellectually, artistically, physically and morally for higher education and for life within an inclusive community of service, compassion and excellence.

The Bear Creek School, a leader in classical education in the Pacific Northwest, provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum from a Christian worldview for students in Preschool- Grade 12. What sets Bear Creek apart? Classical education (Grammar, Dialectic, Rhetoric) based on the Western tradition of a broad based liberal arts program; College preparatory academics including Honors and Advanced Placement classes; Christian worldview woven throughout the curriculum encourages students to develop into the individual God intends. For parents looking for a unique educational opportunity for their student, Bear Creek offers small classes and dedicated teachers in a supportive Christian community.

Founded in 1907 and designated an International Baccalaureate Programme World School in 2011, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, all-girls, independent, college-preparatory school serving students grades 5 through 12. As a member of the worldwide Network of Sacred Heart Schools, we educate each student to the following goals: a personal and active faith in God; a deep respect for intellectual values; a social awareness which impels to action; the building of community as a Christian value; and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. It is the essence of a Sacred Heart school that it be deeply concerned for each student's total development: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical. Forest Ridge provides a challenging academic environment that embraces students of diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. We develop confident young women who are responsible, creative and compassionate. Our community strives to bring hope and justice to the world.

Burke is an urban, co-educational, independent, college preparatory school that provides a challenging curriculum in a warm and supportive environment. We welcome students of varied backgrounds and diverse gifts, each of whom we believe capable of important intellectual growth and academic achievement. Burke currently serves over 315 students in grades 6 - 12. The average class size is 15, and the faculty-student ratio is 1:7. Edmund Burke School consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, has high expectations for them, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live. At Burke, we are certain that education's mission rests in how we teach as well as in what we teach. Some of the most significant learning results from the vital human connection between teachers and students as caring individuals with complimentary goals.

idwell Friends School is an educational community inspired by the values of the Religious Society of Friends and guided by the Quaker belief in "That of God" in each person. We seek academically talented students of diverse cultural, racial, religious and economic backgrounds. We offer these students a rich and rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum designed to stimulate creative inquiry, intellectual achievement and independent thinking in a world increasingly without borders.

The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing students with an excellent college preparatory education within a family atmosphere. Our motto, Omnia in Caritate (All Things in Love), aptly describes our teachers, coaches, parent volunteers, administration and staff. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment in which each student feels supported, challenged and recognized. Tatnall's Mission Statement makes our goal clear: "A Tatnall graduate is prepared to succeed as a college or university student and to assume the important role of a responsible member of society in all its diversity." At Tatnall, students are encouraged to nurture their intellectual curiosity, explore their talents and serve their communities. Our liberal arts tradition ensures development of mind, body and spirit through a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts.

Designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for academic achievement, Lexington Catholic High School offers students exciting opportunities to receive real-world experience in a variety of disciplines. Through the Exemplar Scholar program, students have access to accelerated math and science courses and exposure to invaluable career mentorships. The four-year Air+Space Academy—one of America’s leading Aeronautic and Aerospace-based educational programs—incorporates intensive classroom learning with hands-on flight training, camps, and competitions. With an elite Fine Arts department, competitive athletics, and a service-focused foundation, Lexington Catholic prepares a student’s mind, spirit, and body for success in a challenging global community.

Ranked #1 in northern New England by the Washington Post in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2017, John Bapst School is a private, non-religious day and boarding school serving 500 boys and girls in grades 9-12. Applicants are accepted into all four grades. Featuring a caring school community in the small, safe city of Bangor (city population 33,000), John Bapst serves day students (86%) from 30 towns and cities in Maine and boarding students (14%) from foreign countries like China (7.8%), Korea, Vietnam, Japan, India, Germany, Singapore, South Africa and UK. John Bapst is accredited by the NEASC and is a member of NAIS, TABS and Enrollment Management Association, formerly SSATB (Secondary SAT Board). The staff includes 45 teachers, 2 college counselors, and 10 on-campus houseparents. Headmaster Mel MacKay, with degrees from Harvard and the University of North Carolina, is in his 12th year. In recent years, graduates have attended many top universities, including Ivy League as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. Art and music graduates studying at Pratt, Parsons, the School for Visual Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Berklee College of Music. The school's strong technology program includes coding, cyber-security, robotics, and engineering. International students have captained teams in math, tennis, basketball, and chess. John Bapst has a strong AP program (20 courses taught on campus) and a culture that encourages students to join in American school life through drama, Model UN, Key Club (for community service), sports, and many other opportunities.

Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Howard County, Maryland. The School provides a vigorous academic curriculum in addition to strong programs in athletics, the arts, and community service.

Loyola Blakefield, a Catholic, college preparatory school, established by the Jesuits and imbued with the spirit of Ignatius Loyola, forms men to serve with and for others. The Loyola student is preparing to graduate as a man of integrity, who, because he strives “to find God in all things,” is open to growth, intellectually ambitious, religious, loving, and committed to diversity and doing justice.