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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s Class of 2023 College Acceptances

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The Class of 2023 at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is an exceptional group of students with a diverse range of talents and interests. These students have consistently demonstrated a passion for learning and a strong work ethic, both inside and outside the classroom. By completing our rigorous curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, our students have developed a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that will serve them well as they pursue their post-secondary goals.

When speaking to our Head of School Ms. Kolb, she reflected on this year’s senior class by saying, “We know how hard our students work throughout their time here at BISV. This year’s college acceptances are just another example of their mastery of our curriculum, their readiness to move on to the next stage of life, and the reward of all their hard work.”

A group of seniors in front of the Upper School campus wearing their BISV Class of 2023 shirts.

College acceptances are an important milestone for our students and their families, and our college counselors play a critical role in the process. While getting into a top-ranked college is often seen as the ultimate goal, our college counselors focus on helping students find a college that is the best fit for their academic, personal, and professional goals. This involves working closely with students to understand their interests, strengths, and preferences, as well as their financial and geographical constraints. By prioritizing student fit, our college counselors help our graduating Bobcats find a college where they can thrive academically, personally, and socially, setting them up for success in their college years and beyond.

Ms. Batrachenko, one of our college counselors, recently expressed her admiration for the Class of 2023. According to her, this year’s graduating class brought a “mosaic of personalities and self-expression styles” to the college application process, which made it an exciting journey to be a part of. Despite any challenges our students faced, they approached the application process with dedication and commitment, and as a result, achieved impressive college acceptances.

We are confident that the Class of 2023 will continue to excel in their academic and personal pursuits, and wish them the very best as they embark on this exciting journey. Below is the full list of College Acceptances for this year’s graduating class. Congratulations, Bobcats!

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is a TK – Grade 12 private school, providing students with an internationally benchmarked liberal arts and sciences curriculum, with advanced STEM offerings. Considering joining the Bobcat community?

Congratulations Class of 2023: Raising the Bar for College Acceptances

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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

We are exceptionally proud of our seniors’ achievements as they move forward to the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they are about to step into the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we know they are prepared to excel, determined to stand apart, and ready to prove the success of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2023 from our three high schools including, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, McLean, and Silicon Valley have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. For the Class of 2023, the past school years have been filled with countless hours of test preparation, essay writing, campus visits, and more. The hard work and determination over this and prior years have shown as our graduates are now well-prepared to enter world-renowned higher education institutions and thrive.

“Each year we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our graduating classes,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “They have all contributed so much to their school community and any college or university is fortunate to now count them among their student body. The Class of 2023 has raised the bar once again for BASIS Independent Schools. Congratulations!”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2022-2023 Top National Colleges and Universities. This list includes all graduates from our three high schools.

BINS Class of 2023 Achievements

The Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 represents 174 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 take a daily college counseling class for two trimesters in length, which is led by one of our college counselors. This class allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing an application that stands out.

“College admissions seem to get more and more competitive each year, yet our seniors continue to amaze us all,” said Amanda McCollum, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. “A heartfelt congratulations and I have no doubt all of our graduates from coast-to-coast will pursue their greatest dreams, and we can’t wait to see and hear about their next steps.”

We have compiled a 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!

BINS National US Acceptances 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!

Congratulations Class of 2023: Raising the Bar for College Acceptances

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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

We are exceptionally proud of our seniors’ achievements as they move forward to the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they are about to step into the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we know they are prepared to excel, determined to stand apart, and ready to prove the success of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2023 from our three high schools including, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, McLean, and Silicon Valley have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. For the Class of 2023, the past school years have been filled with countless hours of test preparation, essay writing, campus visits, and more. The hard work and determination over this and prior years have shown as our graduates are now well-prepared to enter world-renowned higher education institutions and thrive.

“Each year we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our graduating classes,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “They have all contributed so much to their school community and any college or university is fortunate to now count them among their student body. The Class of 2023 has raised the bar once again for BASIS Independent Schools. Congratulations!”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2022-2023 Top National Colleges and Universities. This list includes all graduates from our three high schools.

BINS Class of 2023 Achievements

The Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 represents 174 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 take a daily college counseling class for two trimesters in length, which is led by one of our college counselors. This class allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing an application that stands out.

“College admissions seem to get more and more competitive each year, yet our seniors continue to amaze us all,” said Amanda McCollum, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. “A heartfelt congratulations and I have no doubt all of our graduates from coast-to-coast will pursue their greatest dreams, and we can’t wait to see and hear about their next steps.”

We have compiled a 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!

BINS National US Acceptances 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!

Congratulations Class of 2023: Raising the Bar for College Acceptances

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We are exceptionally proud of our seniors’ achievements as they move forward to the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they are about to step into the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we know they are prepared to excel, determined to stand apart, and ready to prove the success of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2023 from our three high schools including, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, McLean, and Silicon Valley have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. For the Class of 2023, the past school years have been filled with countless hours of test preparation, essay writing, campus visits, and more. The hard work and determination over this and prior years have shown as our graduates are now well-prepared to enter world-renowned higher education institutions and thrive.

“Each year we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our graduating classes,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “They have all contributed so much to their school community and any college or university is fortunate to now count them among their student body. The Class of 2023 has raised the bar once again for BASIS Independent Schools. Congratulations!”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2022-2023 Top National Colleges and Universities. This list includes all graduates from our three high schools.

The Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 represents 174 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 take a daily college counseling class for two trimesters in length, which is led by one of our college counselors. This class allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing an application that stands out.

“College admissions seem to get more and more competitive each year, yet our seniors continue to amaze us all,” said Amanda McCollum, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. “A heartfelt congratulations and I have no doubt all of our graduates from coast-to-coast will pursue their greatest dreams, and we can’t wait to see and hear about their next steps.”

We have compiled a 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!

Congratulations Class of 2023 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!

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Congratulations Class of 2023: Raising the Bar for College Acceptances

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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

We are exceptionally proud of our seniors’ achievements as they move forward to the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they are about to step into the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we know they are prepared to excel, determined to stand apart, and ready to prove the success of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2023 from our three high schools including, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, McLean, and Silicon Valley have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. For the Class of 2023, the past school years have been filled with countless hours of test preparation, essay writing, campus visits, and more. The hard work and determination over this and prior years have shown as our graduates are now well-prepared to enter world-renowned higher education institutions and thrive.

“Each year we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our graduating classes,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “They have all contributed so much to their school community and any college or university is fortunate to now count them among their student body. The Class of 2023 has raised the bar once again for BASIS Independent Schools. Congratulations!”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2022-2023 Top National Colleges and Universities. This list includes all graduates from our three high schools.

BINS Class of 2023 Achievements

The Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 represents 174 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 take a daily college counseling class for two trimesters in length, which is led by one of our college counselors. This class allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing an application that stands out.

“College admissions seem to get more and more competitive each year, yet our seniors continue to amaze us all,” said Amanda McCollum, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. “A heartfelt congratulations and I have no doubt all of our graduates from coast-to-coast will pursue their greatest dreams, and we can’t wait to see and hear about their next steps.”

We have compiled a 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!

BINS National US Acceptances 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!

Congratulations Class of 2023: Raising the Bar for College Acceptances

by

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

We are exceptionally proud of our seniors’ achievements as they move forward to the next phase of their exciting academic journey. As they are about to step into the world’s top colleges and universities this fall, we know they are prepared to excel, determined to stand apart, and ready to prove the success of the BASIS Curriculum. 

The Class of 2023 from our three high schools including, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, McLean, and Silicon Valley have yet again set the standard in national and international college acceptances. For the Class of 2023, the past school years have been filled with countless hours of test preparation, essay writing, campus visits, and more. The hard work and determination over this and prior years have shown as our graduates are now well-prepared to enter world-renowned higher education institutions and thrive.

“Each year we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our graduating classes,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “They have all contributed so much to their school community and any college or university is fortunate to now count them among their student body. The Class of 2023 has raised the bar once again for BASIS Independent Schools. Congratulations!”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

Below is a summary of the acceptances to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2022-2023 Top National Colleges and Universities. This list includes all graduates from our three high schools.

BINS Class of 2023 Achievements

The Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 represents 174 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 take a daily college counseling class for two trimesters in length, which is led by one of our college counselors. This class allows students to dedicate time and focus on preparing an application that stands out.

“College admissions seem to get more and more competitive each year, yet our seniors continue to amaze us all,” said Amanda McCollum, a college counselor at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. “A heartfelt congratulations and I have no doubt all of our graduates from coast-to-coast will pursue their greatest dreams, and we can’t wait to see and hear about their next steps.”

We have compiled a 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!

BINS National US Acceptances 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023 on this huge achievement. We are incredibly proud of you!

BASIS Independent Brooklyn’s Class of 2023 College Acceptances

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Today we honor the BASIS Independent Brooklyn Class of 2023 and celebrate news of their college acceptances to date. Our graduating class truly helped build our school culture and community, since many graduating students started with us in primary and middle school. Our graduating seniors have focused on looking ahead to programs that will build on their interests nurtured in classes and activities outside of school through the years. 

“Members of our Class of 2023 have grown both individually and as a cohort through the years on our campus,” commented Head of School Josh Harmon. “Having taught many of them in sixth grade, I can say firsthand that it did not happen easily or overnight and took a lot of grit and resilience! We have been honored to be a part of each senior’s high school story. We wish them luck with their college decisions and the next chapter in their growth as both students and young adults.”

Seniors Danny stairs

Photo by Danny Dolan (Class of 2022)

“Our seniors have wholeheartedly embraced the task of seeking their individualized college fit, which is what I counsel every student towards at BASIS Independent Brooklyn,” shared College Counselor Matt Brauch. “As our Class of 2023 grew through the college search process, students focused on researching programs that aligned with their long-term goals. It was impressive to see their focus on college programs that supported interests cultivated during the last four years through activities pursued both inside and outside of the classroom.”

We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2023. Some highlights:

  • 40% of students were offered spots at colleges in the top 25-ranked national and international institutions.
    • Amherst College, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Imperial College London, New York University, Northwestern University, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, University of Toronto, University of Virginia, Williams College.
    • Four out of 22 of our students applying to colleges this year received offers of admission from Cornell University. 
  • Students continue to look beyond the U.S. and consider offers of admission from international institutions, including the University of Toronto, Imperial College London, King’s College London, McGill University, and the University of Manchester.

We are proud to share the university and college acceptances received by our 22 students who applied to colleges this year – 20 seniors; one Class of ’22 alum, who applied to schools during a gap year; and one junior who decided to apply to colleges a year early. 

Please join us in congratulating our BEARS!

Seniors Photo by Danny Dolan (Class of 2022)

CLASS OF 2023 ACCEPTANCES TO DATE

American University
Amherst College
Binghamton University
Boston University
Brandeis University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Coastal Carolina University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Drexel University
Eckerd College
Fordham University
George Washington University
Hawai’i Pacific University
Hofstra University
Imperial College London
Kent State University
King’s College London
Lehigh University
Marymount Manhattan College
McGill University
Michigan State University
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pace University (New York City)

Penn State University (University Park)
Purdue University (Main Campus)
Queen’s University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY at New Paltz
SUNY at Purchase College
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
St. Francis College
Syracuse University
Tufts University
The University of Manchester
University of Bristol
University of California (Davis)
University of California (Irvine)
University of California (Merced)
University of California (San Diego)
University of California (Santa Barbara)
University of California (Santa Cruz)
University of Colorado Boulder

University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
University of Michigan
University of New Hampshire (Main Campus)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of Southampton
University of Toronto
University of Vermont
University of Virginia (Main Campus)
University of Washington (Seattle Campus)
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Williams College

“Our graduating seniors represent a class with strong opinions, and they have learned how to advocate for themselves successfully during their tenure at our school,” said the Director of the High School Program Darlene Forde. “They are developing into engineers, artists, environmentalists, writers, mathematicians, historians, and driven leaders overall with integrity and curiosity. I look forward to hearing more about all that lies in their future.”

Congratulations to our Bears! We know they have a big decision to make before College Matriculation Day on May 1st. We look forward to celebrating their choices with them in person that day. Our soon-to-be graduates have had a huge impact on our school, and we are confident they will develop further into the leaders our world needs in the years to come.

BASIS Independent McLean’s Class of 2023 College Acceptances

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Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Your success in the college application process is impressive and commendable! The list below shows the adventurous and inspiring nature of this year’s class. While additional acceptances are still possible from waitlists, all seniors have secured a spot at an amazing institution of higher education for the next four years.


Our seniors stayed focused, trusted the process, and applied to a variety of colleges that met their needs and interests. In the end, our 30 graduates were accepted to over 85 colleges and universities across the globe.


Of the 60% of seniors who have made their final college decision, 25% have decided to stay in Virginia and 25% will travel out of the country for their university. Graduates will focus their studies in a variety of majors: Biochemistry, Business, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, and Statistics.

Statistically, this year’s senior class is particularly impressive with their application results.

  • 100% of students who applied Early Action (EA) were accepted early.
  • Over 60% of Early Decision (ED) applicants were accepted to their first-choice college.
  • In 2023, 20% of Virginia applicants were accepted to UVA. At BASIS Independent McLean, 0ver 60% of our applicants were accepted.

Looking to the rankings, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report college ranking data,

  • 100% of our seniors were accepted to a Top 50 National and/or Global University
  • 93% of our seniors were accepted to a Top 50 National University
  • 62% of our seniors were accepted to a Top 25 National University
  • 23% of our seniors were accepted to a Top 10 National University

The seniors began their college application process during their College Counseling Boot Camp last May, and the acceptance list below marks the culmination of 12 months of hard work and application dedication. It has been quite a year, and I am excited for what the future brings for the Class of 2023.

Please join us in congratulating our Class of 2023 Red-Tailed Hawks!

Allegheny College

Amherst College

Baylor University

Boston College

Boston University

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Clark University

Clarkson University

Connecticut College

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Drexel University

Duke University

Elon University

Emory University

George Mason University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Gettysburg College

Harvey Mudd College

Hofstra University

Johns Hopkins University

Kenyon College

Lafayette College

Macalester College

McGill University

Missouri University of Science and Technology

New York University

Northeastern University

Oberlin College

Ohio Wesleyan University

Oxford College of Emory University

Penn State University

Purdue University

Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Skidmore College

Smith College

Stevens Institute of Technology

The College of William and Mary

The College of Wooster

The Ohio State University

The University of Manchester

The University of Warwick

University of Arizona

University of California (Berkeley)

University of California (Davis)

University of California (Irvine)

University of California (San Diego)

University of California (Santa Barbara)

University of Chicago

University of Connecticut

University of Georgia

University of Mary Washington

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts (Amherst)

University of Miami

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rochester

University of Southern California

University of Toronto

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin (Madison)

Ursinus College

Vanderbilt University

Vassar College

Villanova University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Wake Forest University

Washington University in St. Louis

Williams College

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Senior Projects 
Want to learn more about our seniors and their independent research this year?  Follow their AP Research and Senior Project progress through their blogs at https://basisindependent.com/seniorprojects/.

College Reveal
Current students, parents, and staff are invited to our College Reveal on May 3 at 7 PM. College Counselor Ms. Irving will host the event where graduates will showcase their college choices. This event will not be recorded, so all of those interested must join via the Zoom invitation shared in the STM newsletter this week. We look forward to celebrating with our community.

Congrats to our Class of 2023!