June 11, 2026
We are delighted to share the college acceptances of BASIS Independent Fremont’s Class of 2026! Our seniors have earned offers from a remarkable and diverse array of institutions, spanning top universities across the United States and reaching prestigious schools in the United Kingdom and Europe. These outcomes reflect not only their academic excellence but also the curiosity, empathy, and character they brought to everything they did at BIF. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this milestone with them.
“The BASIS Independent Fremont Class of 2026 has grown from joyful, mischievous children into intellectually curious, empathetic, and inspiring leaders who face challenges head-on with humility and strength. Throughout their journey, they pushed boundaries, advocated for improved learning experiences, and built a genuine partnership with the school community. Known equally for their phenomenal academic accomplishments and creative teamwork, this unique group is leaving the school better than they found it. As they step into their next chapter, I want to remind them to choose justice and kindness, travel far, and invest wisely in the three things that can never be taken away: family, education, and reputation.”
—Mariam Abodouma, Head of School
The college admissions landscape continues to grow more selective each year, and the Class of 2026 navigated it with maturity, purpose, and a clear sense of who they are. Their acceptance results speak to both the rigor of their preparation and the depth of their individual stories.
Acceptance Highlights
- 35% of students were accepted to their first-choice school
- 22% of students were accepted to Top 15 Schools
- 54% of students were accepted to Top 20 Global Schools
- 95% of students were accepted to Top 50 Schools
- 100% of students were accepted to Top 100 Schools
*Based on U.S. News & World Report rankings of National and Global Universities
This year’s class reflects an exciting breadth of academic interests and ambitions, from a growing number of students pursuing pre-med to others drawn to traditional disciplines like pure mathematics. Two students earned particularly notable recognition: Xun Z. received a full scholarship to architecture school, and Yagnik C. earned a full scholarship to The Ohio State University, where he is ranked among the top 25 students in their prestigious Honors Program. The class also made a strong showing internationally, with acceptances from UK universities including Oxford and Imperial College London, as well as students pursuing opportunities at universities in Germany and beyond.
“I feel truly blessed to have worked with such a motivated, dedicated, and lively group of students this year. They brought a wide range of interests, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives to our community. Throughout the stressful college application journey, they consistently showed resilience and self-reflection. We shared moments of excitement, anxiety, uncertainty, and joy together, and it has been incredibly meaningful to watch them learn, grow, and support one another along the way. I am so proud of everything they have accomplished, and I can’t wait to see them continue to thrive in their next adventures.”
—Julia Ye, College Counseling
As our third graduating class, these seniors have left a mark on this community that will be felt long after they walk out the door. They came in as students and left as leaders, curious, empathetic, and ready to take on the world. Congratulations, Class of 2026. Choose kindness, travel far, and know that we’ll be cheering for you every step of the way.
| CLASS OF 2026 ACCEPTANCES |
| Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix) | San Francisco State University |
| Arizona State University (Tempe) | San Jose State University |
| Babson College | Santa Clara University |
| Baylor University | Stanford University |
| Boston University | Stony Brook University |
| Brown University | Texas A&M University |
| Cal Poly Humboldt | The Ohio State University |
| Cal Poly Maritime Academy | The University of Texas at Austin |
| California Institute of Technology | University College London |
| California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) | University of Arizona |
| California State Polytechnic University (Pomona) | University of California (Berkeley) |
| California State University (Chico) | University of California (Davis) |
| California State University (East Bay) | University of California (Irvine) |
| California State University (Monterey Bay) | University of California (Los Angeles) |
| California State University (Sacramento) | University of California (Merced) |
| Carnegie Mellon University | University of California (Riverside) |
| Case Western Reserve University | University of California (San Diego) |
| Chapman University | University of California (Santa Barbara) |
| Cornell University | University of California (Santa Cruz) |
| Drexel University | University of Colorado (Colorado Springs) |
| Duke University | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Emory University | University of Connecticut |
| Georgetown University | University of Florida |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Harvey Mudd College | University of Maryland (College Park) |
| Hofstra University | University of Massachusetts (Amherst) |
| Imperial College London | University of Michigan |
| Indiana University (Bloomington) | University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) |
| Johns Hopkins University | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Lehigh University | University of Pennsylvania |
| Loyola Marymount University | University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh) |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | University of Rochester |
| New York University | University of San Diego |
| Northeastern University | University of San Francisco |
| Northwestern University | University of Southern California |
| Oregon State University | University of the Pacific |
| Penn State University (University Park) | University of Washington (Bothell Campus) |
| Pepperdine University | University of Washington (Seattle Campus) |
| Purdue University (Main Campus) | University of Washington (Tacoma Campus) |
| Reed College | University of Wisconsin (Madison) |
| Rice University | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Rutgers University (New Brunswick) | York University |
| San Diego State University |
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