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SCHOOL PROFILE The MacDuffie School offers students unique academic programs such as their Leadership Program, developed by a professor from the Cornell University Graduate School of Management. MacDuffie's science department has partnerships with UMass Amherst's Polymer Science Lab and the Harvard University Science Department. The school also has guaranteed admission agreements with Wentworth Institute of Technology and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. FACILITIES The MacDuffie School's new 50-acre campus features state of the art technology in each building. A new artificial turf field and baseball field were added this past year. The school is also in the process of building a new Creativity Center. SPORTS AND ARTS The MacDuffie School has a longstanding reputation as a fierce intercollegiate athletic competitor. The school has recently won championships in soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and cross country. The girls soccer team reached a record 45-game win streak and has won three of the last four New England Championships. The MacDuffie School has a very strong arts program, students have several academic opportunities including drama, in which students write and perform their own original one-act plays each spring. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students take advantage of the school's New England campus each weekend with activities such as apple picking, skiing, and trips to Boston and local colleges and universities. Students can participate in extracurricular activities such as the new eSports team or the Math Team, which is ranked #13 in the country. Visit School Site: <a href="https://macduffie.org/">The MacDuffie School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.granby-ma.gov/">Granby, Massachusetts</a>

School Profile Founded in 1804, Wilbraham and Monson Academy has a traditional New England campus offering a modern an innovative academic experience. The school is uniquely dedicated to preparing students for successful competitive college admission and facing the challenges of global leadership. The innovative curriculum includes the Center for Entrepreneurial and Global Studies plus a strong college preparatory program (including Advanced Placement and various honors courses), and provides students the opportunity to work closely with caring adults in a traditional environment to acquire 21st century skills. Facilities The facilities include classrooms, science and innovation laboratories, a financial trading floor, a library, lecture halls, computer labs, a gymnasium, an indoor pool, a weight training room, dance room and lockers, outdoor stadiums, and campus wide Wi-Fi coverage. Sports and Arts The newly-established “Afternoon Program’’ allows grades 9 and 10 to participate in three seasons of sports; while 11, 12, and PG must participate in two seasons and an independent study, or three seasons. The art department has a unique fashion program, which offers students the chance to experience all facets of the global fashion industry by offering the opportunity to enroll in a specially designed program of coursework. Dormitories and Student Life There are three large dormitories on campus. Each room houses two students. A phone and internet connection are available in each room. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.wma.us/">Wilbraham and Monson Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.wilbraham-ma.gov/">Wilbraham, Massachusetts</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE A top high school in the state, Newton South High School's rigorous academics are reflected in their exceptional average SAT scores of 1325 and 97% college acceptance rate. Students have access to programs such as STEAM and career and vocational technical education. The schools offers 5 languages and 20 AP courses. Over 50% of students maintain a GPA of 4.0 or higher. FACILITIES The Newton South campus features vocational technology education equipment and a culinary arts facility. The Newton South Recreation Complex offers a gym, an indoor track, a fitness room, a wrestling/dance room, a wellness classroom, and locker rooms. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can play on various championship teams such as volleyball and ice hockey. They can also take advantage of New England's climate by competing on the ski team. Newton South has a very strong arts program. At the 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, 34 students won 81 awards. Famous alumni of the school include producer, actor, and writer of NBC's hit comedy The Office B.J. Novak as well as The Office actor John Krasinski. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Newton South was ranked the #6 best public school in Massachusetts by Boston Magazine, taking into account class sizes, test scores, and AP participation. In 2018, 16 students were 2018 National AP Scholars. US News and World Report awarded the school a Gold Medal, and Niche.com rated it "A ". COMMUNITY INFORMATION Newton, Massachusetts is a unique suburb of Boston with a system of villages. Downtown Boston is only 10 miles from the school and accessible by public transportation. In 2012, Newton was named the 4th best small city to live in America by Money Magazine. Visit School Site: <a href="www.newton.k12.ma.us">Newton South High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.newtonma.gov">Newton, Massachusetts</a>