Marine Military Academy
Harlingen, Texas
The Marine Military Academy is a private college preparatory military school for young men, 8th through 12th grades, which develops disciplined, morally strong, college-ready young men who are prepared for responsible leadership.
While MMA is a College Preparatory school, they do more than prepare students for college. MMA prepares students for Life. It emphasizes academics, self-discipline, teamwork and leadership. They help young men succeed by offering a structured learning environment. Of all the military boarding schools, the Marine Military Academy is the only one in the world based on the traditions, values, and ideals of the United States Marine Corps.
Dormitories and School Residences
The cadet barracks are located on the central quadrangle of the Academy. Cadets are billeted two to a room, with adjoining bathrooms between rooms. Each barracks has a television room, a study room with computer workstations and a computer game room for the weekends. A barracks can house up to 80 cadets and has an apartment for each company drill instructor and his family.
Location
High Mowing School is located in the southern New Hampshire town of Wilton, between Nashua and Keene. It is about 1.5 hours northwest of Boston and 45 minutes southwest of Manchester. Area population 64,849.
Town website: www.myharlingen.us
Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid August
Estimated End Date: Late May
Arts
Cinema & Photography Arts, Desktop Publishing, Music Appreciation, Band
| Student Population: | Grades: | ESL Programs: |
|---|---|---|
| All-boys | 8-12 | Yes |
| School Uniform | Teacher/Student Ratio: | Number of Students: |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1:14 | 350 |
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Partial List of College and University Acceptances
- Cornell University, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, University of Miami, Berklee College of Music, Lehigh University, Boston College, London School of Economics - UK, University of Missouri - Columbia, California Polytechnic State University, SUNY Binghamton, Swarthmore College, Texas A & M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Clemson University, University of Texas at Austin, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Pepperdine University, UC Davis, University of Chicago, Georgia Institute of Technology
Closest International and Local Airports:
Harlingen-Valley Airport (HRL)
