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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s Class of 2025 College Acceptances

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The Class of 2025 at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley has left a lasting mark with their unique passions, drive, and resilience. From academic achievements to extracurricular pursuits, these students have fully embraced the challenges and opportunities of our program. Their growth reflects not only their personal determination but also the support and encouragement of the BISV community that surrounds them.

Head of School Ms. Kolb reflected on this year’s graduates, noting that their college acceptances represent more than just strong academics. “I couldn’t be prouder of our graduates. Their college acceptances reflect not just academic excellence, but a deep commitment to finding the right fit for who they are and who they’re becoming. This is what success looks like at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley—intentional, authentic, and earned,” said Kolb.

College acceptances represent a major milestone for our students and their families, and this exciting moment would not be possible without the guidance and support of our college counseling team. While rankings often grab attention, our counselors focus on helping students discover schools where they will truly thrive academically, socially, and personally. Through individualized conversations and thoughtful planning, they consider each student’s goals, interests, and practical needs, such as location and financial fit. This personalized approach empowers our graduating Bobcats to find college communities where they can grow with confidence and purpose.

Ms. Christie Filios, one of our college counselors, reflected on the Class of 2025 with admiration, sharing, “The Class of 2025 was comprised of students with very diverse interests and passions, but who all had a deep desire to put their stamp on the world. There is no doubt that these students will achieve much in their lifetime. Congratulations seniors on your graduation.”

The Class of 2025 has demonstrated resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to growth. As they prepare to leave our campus and begin this exciting next chapter, we offer our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Below is a full list of college acceptances for this remarkable group of Bobcats. Congratulations, Class of 2025. Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you.

CLASS OF 2025 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Amherst College
Arizona State University (Polytechnic)
Arizona State University (Tempe)
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo)
California State Polytechnic University (Pomona)
California State University (East Bay)
California State University (Fullerton)
California State University (Long Beach)
California State University (Los Angeles)
California State University (Sacramento)
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Emory University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Imperial College London
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Iowa State University
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University (University Park)
Penn State University (World Campus)
Pomona College
Princeton University
Purdue University (Main Campus)
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Rutgers University (Newark)
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Smith College
Southern Methodist University
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY University at Buffalo
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Dallas
Tufts University
Tulane University of Louisiana
University of Arizona
University of California (Berkeley)
University of California (Davis)
University of California (Irvine)
University of California (Los Angeles)
University of California (Merced)
University of California (Riverside)
University of California (San Diego)
University of California (Santa Barbara)
University of California (Santa Cruz)
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
University of Missouri (Kansas City)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Utah
University of Virginia (Main Campus)
University of Washington (Seattle Campus)
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
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 University
William & Mary
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University
CLASS OF 2025 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Duke Kunshan University
The London School of Economics and Political Science
University College London
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Scarborough
University of Waterloo

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? To join our interest list for the next school year and receive admissions updates and more, please click here. 

Mountaineer Futures: Launching College Counseling at BASIS Independent Bellevue

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The college application process seems to change every year, affected by global events like COVID-19 as well as more local factors like the national economy. Universities and colleges themselves have been shifting away from (or back towards) accepting standardized testing scores, utilizing different application platforms, and refining what they’re looking for in an ideal student. Some have raised the income ceiling for what would qualify a family for fully subsidized tuition; others have seen such an increase in their applications that their acceptance rates have dropped to single digit numbers. At BASIS Independent Bellevue, we understand that the research and decision-making that goes into choosing the next step in a student’s educational career can feel overwhelming, which is why we offer a robust College Counseling program with various levels of support for both students and parents. 

Ms. Angkham seen here leading a college counseling information session for grade 9 families.

This school year, we welcomed Ms. Che Angkham to establish the College Counseling program at BASIS Independent Bellevue, coinciding with our inaugural high school class. Though this is her first year at the Bellevue Campus, this is her 7th year with BASIS Independent Schools and her 17th year overall as an educator. She joins us from our network’s largest high school—the Silicon Valley campus in San Jose, California–where in addition to College Counselor, she had held the roles of English Subject Expert Teacher, Dean of Students, and Associate Head of School. Prior to joining BASIS Independent Schools, she taught elementary and middle school at other independent schools and worked as a private consultant. Her experience has given her unique insight into a student’s journey, all the way from grade 1 through grade 12—from learning phonics to walking in their high school graduation. This breadth of knowledge has served her well in building a College Counseling program from the ground up.  

What makes College Counseling at BASIS Independent Schools so effective is its holistic, collaborative approach. Ms. Angkham works closely with the School Counselor, Dean of Students, Director of Student Affairs, and Subject Expert Teachers as part of a network of support, covering not just academic achievements but also social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and life skills. Furthermore, the team of College Counselors across all the BASIS Independent Schools regularly collaborate with one another as well as meet monthly with counselors across the Spring Network. Every College Counselor also belongs to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), which provides industry-standard training and up-to-date resources. 

This year, our grade 8 families got a jumpstart into College Counseling with their course selection in the spring. Students and families met with Ms. Angkham to learn more about our high school curriculum and receive individualized planning on their high school trajectory. Those families can enter this summer with the assurance that they have made informed decisions for their teen’s first year of high school. 

Once grade 9 begins, students and families attend a “College Counseling 101” workshop at the start of the year in which Ms. Angkham gives them an overview of what to expect with advising and counseling throughout high school. Parents also receive some tips on how to best support students, while students find out what skills and achievements they should focus on as they move through each year of high school. Ms. Angkham also shares industry norms in college admissions and dispels some commonly held myths regarding the process. 

Throughout the year, Grade 9 students have multiple touchpoints and sessions with Ms. Angkham, including the following: 

  • Seattle College Fair in the fall 
  • Trimester check-ins to review academic progress 
  • Additional academic support for students whose grades fell below a certain level 
  • Preliminary major and college research 
  • Aptitudes and interests assessment 
  • Activities and achievements tracking 
  • Reflection and goal-setting 
  • Essay writing practice 
  • Course selection advising 

Parents, along with students, are invited to workshops that review best practices on how to choose an impactful summer experience; financial planning for college; and tips for success on the end-of-year AP tests, finals, and beyond. 

Grade 9 students were accompanied by Ms. Angkham and several of our staff to a College Fair this year. Seen here at Pike Place Market, they used the off-campus opportunity to check out some of the classic sites in Seattle.

Looking ahead to grades 10 and 11, students and families will continue with similar support, but of course scaled to that specific year in high school. Additionally, we will offer standardized testing practice and visits with college admissions representatives so that students can make individualized connections and find out more about a school’s application process, beyond what can be found online. Grade 11 students can begin their college applications in earnest, including receiving counseling and essay feedback throughout the summer leading up to senior year. 

Grade 12 is where students and families become deeply immersed in College Counseling with open access to the counselor through family meetings and drop-in office hours. Additionally, seniors will have a daily college counseling class with Ms. Angkham during trimesters 1 and 2 in which they will continue with visits from college admissions representatives, learn how to best approach different essays, broaden their knowledge of colleges in general, figure out what financial aid is available to them, and build a balanced college list based on their strengths and interests. Students will also receive robust one-on-one application review and essay feedback.  

After the culmination of the application season, the College Counseling class will pivot to Life Skills where students will learn material that will benefit them in college and beyond, such as university resources and how to be a good roommate. 

During trimester 3 of senior year, students may continue meeting with Ms. Angkham as needed. While they wait for college acceptances to continue rolling in, they will focus on their Senior Research Projects in earnest. This project may have actually started as early as grade 11, depending on whether a student is continuing a passion project or whether they are introducing a brand-new proposal their senior year. Students will spend the trimester doing hands-on original research, writing blogs to update us on their progress along the way, and completing their papers. Those students completing their Senior Projects through the AP Research course will also defend their papers to the College Board. Each senior will then present their findings at an end-of-year conference in which all students, staff, and family members will be invited to be amazed, proud, and humbled by the ingenuity of our soon-to-be graduates.  

As a growing high school with only grade 9 students this year, we have a lot to look forward to. We have been delighted to share in the successes of our sister high schools: BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. Students at all campuses received acceptance to their schools of choice. Our industry standard of ensuring students apply to schools based on fit means that BASIS Independent graduates are not only excited to enroll in college; they are also well-positioned to have a satisfying college experience and success in their future classes. They will graduate college with the education and maturity to become the next generation of leaders. Read all about our students’ acceptances in this blog.  

We have amazing students here at BASIS Independent Bellevue. We look forward to seeing them learn and grow over the years, and we cannot wait for our first graduating class to celebrate their achievements in 2028! 

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

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BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

“While I am thrilled that all our students have fantastic college options,” shared Mr. Brauch, College counselor at BASIS Independent Brooklyn. “I am most proud of this class of seniors for applying to schools that fit what they want out of a college environment and experience. Our seniors chose the path that fit them best at and outside of our school. The results show the effort and time spent focusing on fit for their unique interests and talents. That will help tremendously as they take their next steps towards college and beyond.”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

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BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all that they have accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I cannot wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

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BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all that they have accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I cannot wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

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BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all that they have accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I cannot wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

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BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all that they have accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I cannot wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

by Leave a Comment

BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all that they have accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I cannot wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

by Leave a Comment

BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all they’ve accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I cannot wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.

A Celebration of Excellence: Class of 2025 College Acceptances Announced

by Leave a Comment

BASIS Independent Schools continues to set the standard nationally for academic excellence. The Class of 2025 represents 206 graduates across five high schools—BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley. From coast to coast, our graduates have earned admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, demonstrating that they are ready to lead, excel, and contribute.

College preparation at BASIS Independent Schools starts in grade 9 introducing students early to the foundational concepts and expectations of the college admission journey. In their senior year, students take a dedicated, daily college counseling class for two trimesters, taught by our College Counselors. This class builds upon the preparation that they have received since freshman year. It provides students with the resources, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the college admission process.

“Everyone involved with supporting the students in this graduating class is equal parts inspired and impressed by everything that they have achieved,” expressed Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “Students in the BASIS Independent Schools Class of 2025 have shown themselves to be real innovators, diligent scholars, and positive contributors. We look forward to hearing more about their undoubted future successes.”

College Acceptances by the Numbers

We are proud to present a summary of the acceptances to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Top National Colleges and Universities, including graduates from all five of our high schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

Class of 2025 Acceptances – United States
Albright College
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly Humboldt
California Institute of Technology
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University
California State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY
Denison University
Drake University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Elon University
Emory University
Ferris State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
Las Positas College
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Smith College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
SUNY
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Union College
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
William & Mary
Yale University

Class of 2025 Acceptances – International
Duke Kunshan University
IE University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
McGill University
McMaster University
The American University of Paris
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Nottingham
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Glasgow
University of Oxford
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University

Amanda McCollum, a member of the team of college counselors from BASIS Independent Schools, remarked, “We are incredibly proud of our seniors and all that they have accomplished. Over the past years, they have worked hard, grown in confidence, and planted the seeds for a bright future. As they prepare to take this next step, we know they are more than ready—and while it is bittersweet to see them go, we send them off with heartfelt congratulations and excitement for all that lies ahead. I can’t wait to see what they do next!”

BASIS Independent Schools serves students PreK-Grade 12 across the United States with private schools in Bellevue and Bothell, WA; Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY; Fremont and San Jose, CA; McLean, VA; and a new school opening in Dublin, CA in fall 2026.