Each year, the early college admissions season brings a wave of excitement to our school communities. Across our network of top-ranked high schools, we are proud to share that many of our seniors from the Class of 2026 have already received early offers of admission to colleges and universities across the country and internationally. 

Early College Acceptance Results

Colleges and Universities With at Least One Acceptance: 130 

Total Early Acceptances Across Our Network of Schools: 738 

Top 25 Colleges and Universities Total Acceptances: 39 

Total Acceptances in International Universities: 26 

Rankings from US News & World Report 2025-2026 Top National Universities & 2025-2026 Top National Liberal Arts Colleges

These early acceptances are the result of years of dedicated study, thoughtful conversations with their Subject Expert Teachers and College Counselors, countless drafts of essays, and a deep commitment to growth both inside and outside the classroom. We celebrate these students not only for where they have been admitted, but also for the perseverance, character, and curiosity that brought them to this moment. 

At the same time, we recognize that the college admissions journey looks different for every student. Many of our seniors are still waiting to hear back from institutions in the weeks and months ahead. As decisions continue to roll in over the coming months, we look forward to celebrating every milestone together as one community, united by the shared belief that our students are prepared to thrive wherever their journeys lead.  

One of the strengths of being part of a broader network of schools is the depth of support available to our students. Beginning in grade 9, our dedicated college counseling teams on each campus, with the collaborative expertise shared across our network, guide our students with individualized support and provide them with a community that believes in their potential.

We are proud of the resilience our students demonstrate throughout this process. Applying to college requires reflection, vulnerability, and courage. Regardless of outcomes, the growth our seniors experience during this season is meaningful and lasting. 

To our students who have received early acceptances, congratulations. Your hard work has paid off, and we celebrate you! 

To our students who are still waiting, we are with you! We are confident in your preparation, proud of your efforts, and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. 

Early College Acceptances from the Class of 2026

UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES

Adelphi University

American University

Baylor University

Binghamton University

Boston University

California Institute of Technology

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Chapman University

Colgate University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Drexel University

Duke University

Emory University

Fairfield University

Fordham University

George Mason University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University

Harvey Mudd College

Hofstra University

Indiana University

James Madison University

Johns Hopkins University

Loyola Marymount University

Marquette University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Nova Southeastern University

Oakwood University

Oberlin College

Oregon State University

Pace University

Penn State University

Pepperdine University

Purdue University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rice University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rutgers University (Camden)

Rutgers University (New Brunswick)

Rutgers University (Newark)

San Diego State University

San Francisco State University

Santa Clara University

Sarah Lawrence College

Stanford University

Stony Brook University

SUNY University at Buffalo

Sweet Briar College

Temple University

The Ohio State University

The University of Texas at Austin

Union College

University at Albany

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Arizona

University of California (Merced)

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Delaware

University of Florida

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Iowa

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Nevada

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Richmond

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of South Florida

University of Southern California

University of the Pacific

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin

Villanova University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Yale University

INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES

Bocconi University

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Imperial College London

King’s College London

McGill University

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Warwick

University College London

University of British Columbia

University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

University of St Andrews

University of Toronto

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