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BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2025: Celebrating Outstanding College Acceptances

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Join us in celebrating the BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2025 and their outstanding college acceptances! Our second graduating cohort reached a significant milestone with the commitment of their stellar college enrollment decisions, and we are overjoyed to share the results. Coming from a challenging high school program at a New York City private school, we are incredibly proud of and inspired by their success.

College Enrollment Reflects Exceptional Achievements

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their enrollment at the following colleges and universities (in alphabetical order):

  • Amherst College
  • Babson College
  • Boston University
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University (Two students)
  • Lehigh University
  • Penn State University (University Park) – Schreyer Honors College
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of Connecticut

Head of School Ms. LaNette Hodge reflected on the list, saying,

“The Class of 2025, our remarkable second set of graduating seniors, truly embodies the spirit of BASIS Independent Manhattan. Building upon the high standard set by our pioneering seniors last year, they have faced the highly challenging college admissions process with exceptional hard work, dedication, courage, and resilience. We are brimming with pride for our current seniors because their impressive college acceptances are a powerful testament not only to their incredible talent and academic achievement, but also to the lasting legacy they are creating – one that will undoubtedly continue to inspire the Wildcat students who follow in their footsteps.”

To provide perspective on these results, these statistics speak volumes about the caliber of this graduating class:

  • 40% of students secured spots at top-15 universities and liberal arts colleges, ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
  • 50% received offers from institutions within the top 25 nationally, including prestigious names like Amherst, Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Virginia.
  • An impressive 70% gained acceptance to schools ranked in the top 50.
  • Remarkably, 90% were accepted to colleges within the top 75.

Note: Due to Babson’s academic specialization, it isn’t ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s overall rankings, but it is ranked #1 in Entrepreneurship.

A Class to Be Remembered and Truly Missed

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Reflecting on his experience with the Class of 2025 and their participation in BASIS Independent Manhattan’s college preparation program, College Counselor Mr. Danny Tejada shared, “This senior class stands out as the most impressive and ambitious group of students I have had the privilege to work with. In addition to daily college counseling classes and weekly individual meetings, they successfully achieved their college application objectives while maintaining their commitment to rigorous senior-year coursework. I am very proud of the adaptability and growth mindset instilled in these seniors that helped them navigate the complexities of the college application process.”

The impressive college acceptances achieved by the BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2025 underscore the success of our curriculum and supportive learning environment that unlocks the remarkable potential of our students. This second graduating class has truly set a high bar for future college enrollment, building upon the legacy of our pioneers. We are immensely proud of their hard work, resilience, and the bright futures ahead of them.

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Please find the Full List of College Acceptances below for a comprehensive look at all their achievements in the college admissions process.

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American University

Amherst College

Babson College

Binghamton University

Boston College

Boston University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Drexel University

Ferris State University

Fordham University

George Washington University

Imperial College London

Indiana University (Bloomington)

Lehigh University

McGill University

New York University

Penn State University (University Park)

Rutgers University (New Brunswick)

SUNY University at Buffalo

Syracuse University

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Nottingham

Tufts University

University College London

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Connecticut

University of Nevada (Las Vegas)

University of Southern California

University of Virginia (Main Campus)

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Redefining College Counseling at BASIS Independent Brooklyn

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The college application process has grown more complicated each year, layering in a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety into an already complex process. That is why BASIS Independent Brooklyn offers individualized support and preparation for both students and their families. Matt Brauch established the College Counseling Program at BASIS Independent Brooklyn almost a decade ago, and he lives and breathes the very complicated world of college admissions with our Student Affairs Team at the High School Program. After working with seven graduating classes as well as serving as the College Counselor Advisor for our entire network of BASIS Independent Schools, we wanted to share how Mr. Brauch’s focused approach, informed by years of experience across our network, makes a difference.

Colleges and universities now offer many different application options to students—Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Rolling Admissions, and Regular Decision. Many of our students also consider universities abroad, and that is why we have found offering families more guidance and support leads directly to exceptional outcomes. An equally important factor is help navigating the whole world of financial aid, scholarships, and ancillary programs.

Currently, our seniors are balancing natural anxiety with the confidence gained from BASIS Independent Brooklyn’s college prep programs and supportive environment as we await Regular Decision outcomes later this month. With personalized guidance from our dedicated faculty, expert resources, and custom events, the Class of 2025 is not only applying to the finest educational institutions but also cultivating resilience and independence—qualities that will serve them well in their future academic journeys and beyond.  

Here’s a glimpse into the college counseling approach that distinguishes BASIS Independent Brooklyn. 

Personalized Preparation

Standing apart from almost every other high school in the U.S., our students begin their college preparation in grade 9. This early start allows our College Counselor, Mr. Brauch, to take the time to get to know students and uncover their interests and strengths. He meets with families and has an open-door policy for students to stop by and ask questions.

He says, “I ask students about their passions and interests and work with them on ways they can demonstrate them in meaningful ways. We talk about possible college and career options, but the conversations need to be deeply rooted in their personal interests and goals.” 

For Mr. Brauch, the goal is finding the right college fit. Students must understand the connection between their strengths and the varying opportunities that each university has to offer. 

To help students uncover this connection, in the senior year Mr. Brauch works with students in a daily 50-minute College Counseling class to provide group and individualized guidance, helping them learn practical skills, such as navigating the application process, resume building, and essay writing, while encouraging them to explore degree pathways that might be a good fit.

Photo: Mr. Brauch and Director Forde alongside our seniors who received the 2024 College Board National Recognition Awards.

A Focused Approach

At many other schools in New York City, college counseling is part of a general guidance counseling program where the onus is on the student to ask for support and meet application deadlines. At BASIS Independent Brooklyn there is a balance of independence and accountability. The College Counselor works one-on-one with juniors and seniors, challenging them to complete goals and following up on their progress.  

Another factor that has empowered the older students at BASIS Independent Brooklyn is our commitment to small class sizes and expert educators. This model has made it possible for our teachers to impart a deep understanding and mastery of content in the sciences, mathematics, literature, history, world languages, AP, and Capstone courses. Personalized teaching translates to proficient learning and is one of the contributors to our legacy of content mastery, including outstanding test scores. 

Bringing Experts to Families

At BASIS Independent Brooklyn, students are positioned to drive the college admissions process with parents as informed partners.

Grades 9 & 10Grade 11Grade 12
College Counseling NewsletterCollege Counseling NewsletterCollege Counseling Newsletter
Encouraged to Attend College Rep Visits  Required to Attend College Rep Visits  Encouraged to Attend College Rep Visits  
Open access to College Counselor  Open Access to College Counselor  Regularly Scheduled Meetings with College Counselor  
Getting Ready College Counseling NightCollege Planning Workshop for Parents/Guardians Financial Aid Night – How to Interpret Financial Aid Award Letters
Financial Aid WorkshopOne-on-one Scheduled Meetings with College Counselor (Fall and Spring)Regularly Scheduled Meetings with College Counselor  
Financial Aid WorkshopDaily College Counseling Class (for Two Trimesters)
SMART TRACK College Funding ResourcesSMART TRACK College Funding Resources
Life Skills Mentoring
Presentation Training for Senior Projects
Transition Tips: Getting off to the Right Foot in College
Managing Stress and Emotions of the Transition to College (with School Counselor)

Photo: One of our college representative visits held in the senior lounge.

Outstanding Results

The Class of 2025 has made us proud every year. Senior year has been no exception. Many of our seniors received Early Action or Early Decision acceptances, and we are thrilled to announce our students received acceptances from schools including:

  • Princeton University
  • Stanford University
  • Cornell University
  • Georgetown University
  • Washington University at St. Louis
  • University of Virginia
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • University of Southern California
  • New York University
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Purdue University
  • Virginia Institute of Technology
  • Northeastern University 
  • American University
  • Oberlin College
  • Pepperdine College
  • McGill University
  • Imperial College London
  • King’s College London

Year after year, the effectiveness of the College Counseling approach at BASIS Independent Brooklyn truly stands out, showcasing the remarkable results we achieve together now with seven graduating classes this year.

Our students are well-equipped to overcome any setbacks with the right mindset. Our robust College Counseling Program plays a crucial role in this process. With personalized support, dedicated resources, and daily classes, our students confidently navigate obstacles and are empowered to make informed decisions about their future. 

BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a PreK– Grade 12 private school, providing students with an internationally benchmarked liberal arts and sciences curriculum, with advanced STEM offerings. Considering joining the Bears community? To join our interest list for the next school year and receive admissions updates and more, please click here. 

Redefining College Prep at BASIS Independent Manhattan

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Early applications are in, the first decisions are coming out, regular deadlines are approaching, and the long college checklist doesn’t seem to be getting any shorter. Thankfully, our seniors are balancing any anxiety with confidence gained from BASIS Independent Manhattan’s college prep programs and supportive environment.  

With personalized guidance from our dedicated faculty, expert resources, and custom events, the Class of 2025 is not only applying to the finest educational institutions but also cultivating resilience and independence – qualities that will serve them well in their future academic journeys.  

Here’s a glimpse into the incredible work our students have been doing. 

Personalized Preparation

While traditional high school students might begin preparing for college in grade 11 or 12, our students begin their college preparation in grade 9. This early start allows our College Counselor, Mr. Tejada, to take the time to get to know each student’s interests and strengths.  

He says, “I ask students about their career interests, potential major, passions, and hobbies and work with them on ways they can demonstrate them in meaningful ways.” 

For Mr. Tejada, it’s not just enough that our students are prepared to apply to college. They must understand the connection between their strengths and the varying opportunities that each university has to offer. 

College Counseling one-on-one

To help students uncover this connection, Mr. Tejada works with seniors in a daily 45-minute College Counseling class to learn practical skills, such as navigating the application process, resume building, and essay writing, while also having them explore future degrees that might be a good fit.

A Standout Program

At many other schools in NYC, college counseling is part of a general guidance counseling program where the onus is on the student to ask for support and meet application deadlines. At BASIS Independent Manhattan there is a balance of independence and accountability. The College Counselor works one-on-one with juniors and seniors on a weekly basis, challenging them to complete goals and following up on their weekly progress.  

Another factor that has empowered the older students at BASIS Independent Manhattan is our commitment to small class sizes and expert educators. This model has made it possible for our teachers to really impart a deep understanding and mastery of content in the sciences, mathematics, literature, history, world languages, and AP Courses.  Personalized teaching makes for proficient learning and is one of the contributors to our legacy of outstanding test scores. 

Bringing Experts to You

BASIS Independent Manhattan is committed to sharing what we know with parents, recognizing the significant role they play in their children’s educational journey. Our insightful “College Admissions 101” classes are a series of monthly workshops for high school parents/guardians hosted by Mr. Tejada. Each of these exclusive virtual sessions features knowledgeable panelists who provide valuable insights into various steps or specific topics within the college application process. Topics covered include:  

  • The benefits of pre-college programs 
  • Testing with the SAT & ACT and using those tests in the college application process 
  • A guide to University of California Admissions 
  • Financial aid 
  • The benefits of public honors colleges and programs 

And so on. Below is a simplified list highlighting some of the more impactful elements of our college preparation program.  

Grades 9 & 10Grade 11Grade 12
College Counseling Newsletter College Counseling Newsletter College Counseling Newsletter 
Encouraged to attend college rep visits  Required to attend college rep visits  Encouraged to attend college rep visits  
Open access to counselor  Open access to counselor  Open access to counselor  
Monthly Virtual Workshops for Parents/Guardians Monthly Virtual Workshops for Parents/Guardians Monthly Virtual Workshops for Parents/Guardians
Student “Boot Camp” Workshops (Spring)Weekly one-on-one scheduled meetings with counselor (Spring)Weekly one-on-one scheduled meetings with counselor  
Daily College Counseling Class for two trimesters in length
Life-Skills Mentoring
Cornell University Acceptance
Congratulations on your Early Decision at Cornell!

Impressive Results

Already, there is good news to celebrate. Four of our seniors received Early Decision acceptances, and we are thrilled to announce they will be attending:

  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Lehigh University
  • Babson College 

One could attribute success in the college application process to our advanced curriculum, your child’s innate talents, or a myriad of other factors. However, the effectiveness of the approach at BASIS Independent Manhattan truly stands out, showcasing the remarkable results we achieve together.  

Setbacks are inevitable, but our students are well-equipped to overcome them with the right mindset. Our robust college counseling program plays a crucial role in this process. With personalized support, dedicated resources, and daily classes, our students confidently navigate obstacles and are empowered to make informed decisions about their future. 

Interested in learning more? Schedule a tour of our Upper School campus to witness firsthand what sets our programs apart!

2023-2024 Year in Review

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Dear Families and Staff,

During the summer months, we reflect on the past school year as we reset our school for the year ahead. Today, we celebrate with our community many of the student accomplishments from the past year and pay tribute to our 2024 graduates. We are incredibly proud of our Bears.

Let us start with academics. Data from across our BASIS Independent Schools inform our practice, identify our areas for growth, and allow us to celebrate our successes knowledgeably. For these reasons, we can truly say we practice both the art and science of teaching. Without data, we would not understand our own goals, or we would just assume we were lucky when we met them!

This year more than 60% of our students earned the AP Scholar designation (scoring a 3 or higher on at least three AP Exams). This impressive result is consistent with year-over-year scores, showcasing our program’s strength. Also, in high school, we celebrated our National Merit Scholar winner Jack B. ’24, and 30% of our seniors were recognized as commended scholars.

Speaking of our seniors, let us take a moment to reflect on our sixth graduating class about to head off to the next stage of their educational journey! Approximately 60% of students were offered seats at universities in the top 25 ranked national and international institutions. Today we can share that our students will matriculate at:

  • University of Pennsylvania (2), Duke University (2), Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Cornell University, University of Michigan, Georgetown University (2), Emory University, University of Southern California, NYU (2), Boston University, Northeastern (2), George Washington University, Barnard College (2), Colgate University, Haverford College, Skidmore College, Stevens Institute of Technology, Chapman University, and Cooper Union.

Our Class of 2024 posed on the roof during their senior year. Photo Credit: Danny Dolan at www.dannydolan.com

Celebrating Accomplishments

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year one thing remained the same— student accomplishments across all grades continued to reaffirm the vision behind all that we have built here in Brooklyn. Our educators took pride in providing structure and stability to support content mastery. 

Our students continued to excel at their studies and outside the classroom, our students’ accomplishments made us incredibly proud. An overview of 2023–2024 student accolades and significant developments follows.

Fine Arts

  • Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition: Our students were recognized yet again with many honors this year. One National Gold Key in photography was awarded to Mateo K. ’25; Yuna S. ’24 received a National Silver Key for her work in Digital Art. Many other students were recognized with regional awards: 7 Gold Keys, 6 Silver Keys, and 9 honorable mentions in photography, digital art, painting, and drawing illustration.
  • Our Upper School Choir was invited to perform at Radio City Music Hall before the Christmas Spectacular once again! They won top honors at the Hershey Park Choral Festival as well!
  • High School Choir and Band were invited to play at Universal Studios as part of the Disney Music Series.
  • Our Spring Musical SpongeBob was a rave hit. Upper School drama performances in elective classes were a wonderful celebration of creativity all year long.
  • Our entire Fine Arts team hosted wonderful festivals before Winter Break and at the end of the school year.  

National Scholastic Arts Gold Key winning photo by Mateo K. ’25

Humanities/Social Sciences

  • High School Debate Team won 1st place in team and 1st place speaker in the NYC Urban Debate League Championships.
  • Our Middle School Debate Club tied for 3rd place in the New York Debate League Championships.
  • The Grizzly Co-Editors-in-Chief founded our initial chapter of Quill and Scroll International Journalism honor society, initiating six student journalists.
  • Our Bears won 1st place team in the very competitive K-5 U1200 division at the Primary Chess National Championships! Our K-5 U900 team came in 7th place, and our team of two in K-3 U700 tied for 16th place with just two students. This news came on the heels of winning big at the New York State Championship. There were many, many other chess accolades throughout the year.
  • On the National Latin Exam, Abraham G. ‘29 earned a gold medal, Indi S. ’29 a silver. One of our Grade 6 students Dylan C. was recognized by both the American Classical Association and National Junior Latin League for receiving a perfect score. Four students received gold medals, ten received silver medals in Grade 6 this year as well!
  • This year we launched our inaugural Quiz Bowl team under the leadership of Mr. Koppel. The team performed well in their first year and look forward to picking up steam in the fall!

Our Chess Team at Nationals. Photo credit: Ian West of ICN

Math/Science

  • Our MATHCOUNTS team came in 1st Place in Brooklyn regionals and went on to compete at the New York State Championships. Special shout out to Michael S. ’28 who won top individual honors in Brooklyn. Coach Hughes was very proud of them.
  • The largest group of students ever sat for the MATH KANGAROO assessment for younger grades across both our campuses and comprised our largest group yet to receive accolades from the organization.
  • NOETIC Math accolades poured in with national winners across several grades across both of our campuses.
  • Our school won both 2nd and 3rd Place in New York State TEAMS competition. Thank you to Physics teacher and coach Josh Winter for continuing to grow the team.

Our Lower School Cubs proudly posing with their NOETIC math ribbons and medals.

Sports

  • Our Middle School Baseball team won the CSAA league championship after an incredible first season under Coach Starks. Go Bears!!!
  • Our Middle School Girls Volleyball Team won the CSAA Region 3 Championships!!! Coach Nalipinski was incredibly proud of her players, who participated in this middle school division for the first time.
  • CSAA Boys and Girls Track Team: Our Bears had a great season, and the High School team took home 3rd Place in the CSAA Region 3 championship. Given this was their first season, we could not be prouder of them!
  • Our CSAA Boys Varsity Soccer team made the league playoffs and we were very proud of their determination and drive during the year.
  • CSAA Girls Volleyball made the playoffs after a tremendous fall season with Coach Nalipinski.
  • CSAA Co-ed JHS Flag Football team finished 2nd place in the league! Team spirit could not be stronger, and we want to thank families for showing up consistently to cheer on our Bears.

Coach Starks and our middle school baseball team won 1st place in their league.

Community Involvement

  • This year our high school team arranged a Third Annual Day of Service in the fall to bring our community together and make a difference locally.
  • Our National Honor and National Junior Honor Society students dedicated more than 2,000 hours to service projects this year!
  • Back-to-School Textbook Exchange – Families donated nearly 3,300 textbooks and others bought used textbooks to benefit the Red Hook Art Project.
  • 500 coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets as well as 200 care packages were assembled to support Red Hook’s Redemption Church community.
  • Our Lower School Cubs created more than 100 toiletry kits around the holidays to share with families in Red Hook through Redemption Red Hook Church.
  • Our community created more than 100 Thanksgiving cards for Heights and Hills to deliver with their Thanksgiving meals to seniors.
  • Our Primary School assembled more than 300 bedtime bags for asylum-seeking families through Project Rousseau!
  • Our High School students formed a chapter of JASA at the school with 16 student members who collectively spent 200 hours spending time with nursing home residents and participating in projects to support them.


These awards and examples of community involvement are an amazing testament to the school and the power of the curriculum and teachers. Most importantly, they are an incredible representation of our creative, diverse, driven scholars. It is important to us that as a school we prioritize opportunity, finding opportunities for students to showcase their skills, define their interests, and pursue their passions. 

Looking Ahead

Without community, academic success is temporary and limited. We have made significant growth as a community this year, and it is our priority to support and grow in the year ahead. Cultivating mutual respect and trust is key for our school after ten years in Brooklyn.

Teachers continue to express to us that they love this school because they are allowed to teach the subjects they know best the way they know best. They are allowed to share their passion for their subjects with their students and this builds engagement. We are excited to bring new faculty into the fold and continue supporting veteran teachers returning to our campus.

As we close our thoughts on the year, we want to salute our Class of 2024 for their leadership in shaping our sense of community and traditions at our school. We are grateful to them and want them to know they always have a place here. What we want to ask from our alumni and parents is help to provide professional advice and even connect our students after they graduate to internships and opportunities. This coming year we will be expanding our mentorship program, and we need the help of our community to open doors for our wonderful students.

Overall, we want our students to look back, feel a great sense of pride in their school, and share in the school’s success that they helped create. We have much to celebrate, and we are in an exciting position after ten years of educating students in Brooklyn. We truly look forward to the year ahead!

Sincerely,

Josh Harmon and Rose Miller-Sims

The Class of 2024: Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

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We take immense pride in the achievements of our seniors who now embark on the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they prepare to enter the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we are confident in their readiness to excel, their determination to distinguish themselves, and their ability to thrive given the thorough preparation of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2024 comprises five high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley, and they have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. The past school years for our graduates have been filled with countless hours of community building, essay writing, test preparation, campus visits, and more. Their hard work and determination are indicators that they are well-prepared to thrive in world-renowned higher education institutions.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2024
BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2024

“Our graduates have shown themselves to be excellent scholars and well-rounded students,” says Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “We are all so proud of them as they move on to the next step in their academic lives. Congratulations to the BASIS Independent Schools graduating class of 2024.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Top National Colleges and Universities. This includes all graduates from our five high schools.

BASIS Curriculum Prepares Entry to Top Colleges and Universities 

The Class of 2024 represents 195 graduates who applied to a wide range of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. College counseling preparation begins in Grade 9 at BASIS Independent Schools. In their senior year, students embark on a daily college counseling class. This experience allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing applications that convey their academic strengths, leadership on and off campus, accolades, service, and personal vision to stand apart.

“We are immensely proud of each and every one of our seniors for their grit, dedication, and passion throughout the high school years,” said Andie Abrams, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Manhattan. “As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we have every confidence that they will continue to excel and make a positive impact on the world around them.” 

We have compiled the complete list of all acceptances to U.S. colleges and universities, followed by a list of all acceptances to global institutions. We are excited to share the results!

CLASS OF 2024 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Art Center College of Design
Augusta University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College for Creative Studies
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen Valley College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
Mount St Mary’s University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Ohlone College
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas
Tufts University
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan University
Western University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University

CLASS OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
McGill University
Queen’s University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Auckland
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto

Congratulations Class of 2024 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you! 

Learn more about our High School program by clicking here

BASIS Independent Schools serves students in cities across the U.S. including Bellevue and Bothell (Fall 2025), WA, Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, Fremont and San Jose, CA, and McLean, VA.

The Class of 2024: Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

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We take immense pride in the achievements of our seniors who now embark on the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they prepare to enter the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we are confident in their readiness to excel, their determination to distinguish themselves, and their ability to thrive given the thorough preparation of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2024 comprises five high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley, and they have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. The past school years for our graduates have been filled with countless hours of community building, essay writing, test preparation, campus visits, and more. Their hard work and determination are indicators that they are well-prepared to thrive in world-renowned higher education institutions.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2024
BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2024

“Our graduates have shown themselves to be excellent scholars and well-rounded students,” says Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “We are all so proud of them as they move on to the next step in their academic lives. Congratulations to the BASIS Independent Schools graduating class of 2024.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Top National Colleges and Universities. This includes all graduates from our five high schools.

BASIS Curriculum Prepares Entry to Top Colleges and Universities 

The Class of 2024 represents 195 graduates who applied to a wide range of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. College counseling preparation begins in Grade 9 at BASIS Independent Schools. In their senior year, students embark on a daily college counseling class. This experience allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing applications that convey their academic strengths, leadership on and off campus, accolades, service, and personal vision to stand apart.

“We are very proud of our seniors,” said Matt Brauch, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Brooklyn. “This year’s graduates intentionally pursued their interests inside and outside our walls, growing agency to help those around them through many different extracurricular experiences. I am confident that the drive our students developed in high school will serve them well as they create a positive and sustained impact on their college campuses and in the years beyond.” 

We have compiled the complete list of all acceptances to U.S. colleges and universities, followed by a list of all acceptances to global institutions. We are excited to share the results!

CLASS OF 2024 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Art Center College of Design
Augusta University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College for Creative Studies
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen Valley College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
Mount St Mary’s University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Ohlone College
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas
Tufts University
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan University
Western University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University

CLASS OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
McGill University
Queen’s University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Auckland
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto

Congratulations Class of 2024 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you! 

Learn more about our High School program by clicking here

BASIS Independent Schools serves students in cities across the U.S. including Bellevue and Bothell (Fall 2025), WA, Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, Fremont and San Jose, CA, and McLean, VA.

The Class of 2024: Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

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We take immense pride in the achievements of our seniors who now embark on the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they prepare to enter the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we are confident in their readiness to excel, their determination to distinguish themselves, and their ability to thrive given the thorough preparation of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2024 comprises five high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley, and they have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. The past school years for our graduates have been filled with countless hours of community building, essay writing, test preparation, campus visits, and more. Their hard work and determination are indicators that they are well-prepared to thrive in world-renowned higher education institutions.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2024
BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2024

“Our graduates have shown themselves to be excellent scholars and well-rounded students,” says Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “We are all so proud of them as they move on to the next step in their academic lives. Congratulations to the BASIS Independent Schools graduating class of 2024.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Top National Colleges and Universities. This includes all graduates from our five high schools.

BASIS Curriculum Prepares Entry to Top Colleges and Universities 

The Class of 2024 represents 195 graduates who applied to a wide range of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. College counseling preparation begins in Grade 9 at BASIS Independent Schools. In their senior year, students embark on a daily college counseling class. This experience allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing applications that convey their academic strengths, leadership on and off campus, accolades, service, and personal vision to stand apart.

“We are immensely proud of each and every one of our seniors for their grit, dedication, and passion throughout the high school years,” said Andie Abrams, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Manhattan. “As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we have every confidence that they will continue to excel and make a positive impact on the world around them.” 

We have compiled the complete list of all acceptances to U.S. colleges and universities, followed by a list of all acceptances to global institutions. We are excited to share the results!

CLASS OF 2024 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Art Center College of Design
Augusta University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College for Creative Studies
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
Mount St Mary’s University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Ohlone College
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas
Tufts University
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan University
Western University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University

CLASS OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
McGill University
Queen’s University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Auckland
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto

Congratulations Class of 2024 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you! 

Learn more about our High School program by clicking here

BASIS Independent Schools serves students in cities across the U.S. including Bellevue and Bothell (Fall 2025), WA, Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, Fremont and San Jose, CA, and McLean, VA.

The Class of 2024: Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

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We take immense pride in the achievements of our seniors who now embark on the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they prepare to enter the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we are confident in their readiness to excel, their determination to distinguish themselves, and their ability to thrive given the thorough preparation of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2024 comprises five high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley, and they have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. The past school years for our graduates have been filled with countless hours of community building, essay writing, test preparation, campus visits, and more. Their hard work and determination are indicators that they are well-prepared to thrive in world-renowned higher education institutions.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2024
BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2024

“Our graduates have shown themselves to be excellent scholars and well-rounded students,” says Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “We are all so proud of them as they move on to the next step in their academic lives. Congratulations to the BASIS Independent Schools graduating class of 2024.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Top National Colleges and Universities. This includes all graduates from our five high schools.

BASIS Curriculum Prepares Entry to Top Colleges and Universities 

The Class of 2024 represents 195 graduates who applied to a wide range of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. College counseling preparation begins in Grade 9 at BASIS Independent Schools. In their senior year, students embark on a daily college counseling class. This experience allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing applications that convey their academic strengths, leadership on and off campus, accolades, service, and personal vision to stand apart.

“We are immensely proud of each and every one of our seniors for their grit, dedication, and passion throughout the high school years,” said Andie Abrams, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Manhattan. “As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we have every confidence that they will continue to excel and make a positive impact on the world around them.” 

We have compiled the complete list of all acceptances to U.S. colleges and universities, followed by a list of all acceptances to global institutions. We are excited to share the results!

CLASS OF 2024 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Art Center College of Design
Augusta University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College for Creative Studies
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen Valley College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
Mount St Mary’s University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Ohlone College
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas
Tufts University
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan University
Western University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University

CLASS OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
McGill University
Queen’s University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Auckland
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto

Congratulations Class of 2024 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you! 

Learn more about our High School program by clicking here

BASIS Independent Schools serves students in cities across the U.S. including Bellevue and Bothell (Fall 2025), WA, Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, Fremont and San Jose, CA, and McLean, VA.

The Class of 2024: Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

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We take immense pride in the achievements of our seniors who now embark on the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they prepare to enter the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we are confident in their readiness to excel, their determination to distinguish themselves, and their ability to thrive given the thorough preparation of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2024 comprises five high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley, and they have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. The past school years for our graduates have been filled with countless hours of community building, essay writing, test preparation, campus visits, and more. Their hard work and determination are indicators that they are well-prepared to thrive in world-renowned higher education institutions.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2024
BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2024

“Our graduates have shown themselves to be excellent scholars and well-rounded students,” says Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “We are all so proud of them as they move on to the next step in their academic lives. Congratulations to the BASIS Independent Schools graduating class of 2024.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Top National Colleges and Universities. This includes all graduates from our five high schools.

BASIS Curriculum Prepares Entry to Top Colleges and Universities 

The Class of 2024 represents 195 graduates who applied to a wide range of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. College counseling preparation begins in Grade 9 at BASIS Independent Schools. In their senior year, students embark on a daily college counseling class. This experience allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing applications that convey their academic strengths, leadership on and off campus, accolades, service, and personal vision to stand apart.

“We are immensely proud of each and every one of our seniors for their grit, dedication, and passion throughout the high school years,” said Andie Abrams, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Manhattan. “As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we have every confidence that they will continue to excel and make a positive impact on the world around them.” 

We have compiled the complete list of all acceptances to U.S. colleges and universities, followed by a list of all acceptances to global institutions. We are excited to share the results!

CLASS OF 2024 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Art Center College of Design
Augusta University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College for Creative Studies
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen Valley College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
Mount St Mary’s University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Ohlone College
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas
Tufts University
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan University
Western University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University

CLASS OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
McGill University
Queen’s University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Auckland
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto

Congratulations Class of 2024 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you! 

Learn more about our High School program by clicking here

BASIS Independent Schools serves students in cities across the U.S. including Bellevue and Bothell (Fall 2025), WA, Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, Fremont and San Jose, CA, and McLean, VA.

The Class of 2024: Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

by Leave a Comment

We take immense pride in the achievements of our seniors who now embark on the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they prepare to enter the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we are confident in their readiness to excel, their determination to distinguish themselves, and their ability to thrive given the thorough preparation of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2024 comprises five high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley, and they have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. The past school years for our graduates have been filled with countless hours of community building, essay writing, test preparation, campus visits, and more. Their hard work and determination are indicators that they are well-prepared to thrive in world-renowned higher education institutions.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2024
BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Manhattan Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2024
BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2024

“Our graduates have shown themselves to be excellent scholars and well-rounded students,” says Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “We are all so proud of them as they move on to the next step in their academic lives. Congratulations to the BASIS Independent Schools graduating class of 2024.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances of the U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Top National Colleges and Universities. This includes all graduates from our five high schools.

BASIS Curriculum Prepares Entry to Top Colleges and Universities 

The Class of 2024 represents 195 graduates who applied to a wide range of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. College counseling preparation begins in Grade 9 at BASIS Independent Schools. In their senior year, students embark on a daily college counseling class. This experience allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing applications that convey their academic strengths, leadership on and off campus, accolades, service, and personal vision to stand apart.

“We are immensely proud of each and every one of our seniors for their grit, dedication, and passion throughout the high school years,” said Andie Abrams, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Manhattan. “As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we have every confidence that they will continue to excel and make a positive impact on the world around them.” 

We have compiled the complete list of all acceptances to U.S. colleges and universities, followed by a list of all acceptances to global institutions. We are excited to share the results!

CLASS OF 2024 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Art Center College of Design
Augusta University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brown University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College for Creative Studies
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Dartmouth College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen Valley College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
Mount St Mary’s University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Ohlone College
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas
Tufts University
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan University
Western University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University

CLASS OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
McGill University
Queen’s University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Auckland
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto

Congratulations Class of 2024 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you! 

Learn more about our High School program by clicking here

BASIS Independent Schools serves students in cities across the U.S. including Bellevue and Bothell (Fall 2025), WA, Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, Fremont and San Jose, CA, and McLean, VA.