The Class of 2026 at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is celebrating an exciting milestone, with college acceptances spanning highly selective universities across the United States and around the world. This year’s seniors have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a sustained commitment to challenging themselves both inside and outside the classroom.

Their college outcomes reflect not only strong preparation, but also a thoughtful and intentional approach to the college search process—one focused on fit, growth, and long-term goals.

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Class of 2026: At a Glance

This year’s college acceptances highlight the strength, ambition, and breadth of the Class of 2026:

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College acceptances represent a significant milestone for students and families. Rather than focusing solely on rankings, our college counseling team works closely with students to identify institutions where they will be challenged, supported, and able to thrive both academically and personally.

Through individualized conversations, ongoing planning, and close collaboration with families, students are empowered to explore options that align with their interests, values, and aspirations.

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Reflecting on the journey of this year’s seniors, Ms. McCollum, College Counselor, shared:

“One of the greatest joys of this work is watching students grow into the people they are meant to become, and the Class of 2026 has truly been a special group. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and cannot wait to see where their next chapters take them. I know they will continue to make a positive difference wherever they go.”

The Class of 2026 represents a wide range of academic interests and future pathways, from STEM and engineering to the humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. Their acceptances reflect not only individual achievement but also a shared willingness to explore new ideas, embrace challenge, and engage meaningfully with their communities.

“I am incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished throughout the college search and application journey. Their acceptances reflect not only their academic achievements, but also their resilience, curiosity, and willingness to challenge themselves both inside and outside the classroom,” said Ms. Kolb, Head of School. “At BISV, we emphasize finding a college environment where students can grow, thrive, and pursue their individual goals, and this group of seniors has truly done just that. I am confident they will represent our community well wherever they go, and I look forward to seeing them join the ranks of our impressive alumni.”

As they prepare to take the next step in their academic journeys, we celebrate all they have accomplished and look forward to the impact they will make in the years ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

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Below is a comprehensive list of college acceptances, both within the United States and internationally.

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CLASS OF 2026 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES

Adelphi University
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix)
Arizona State University (Tempe)
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bennington College
Boston College
Boston University
California Institute of Technology
California Lutheran University
California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo)
California State Polytechnic University (Pomona)
California State University (Fullerton)
California State University (Long Beach)
California State University (Monterey Bay)
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Colby College
Colgate University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Drexel University
Duke University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach)
Emory University
Fordham University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia State University
Grinnell College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Ithaca College
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola Marymount University
Marquette University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Oxford College of Emory University
Penn State University (University Park)
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Purdue University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Ringling College of Art and Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University (Camden)
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Rutgers University (Newark)
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Scripps College
Smith College
St. Olaf College
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The New School
The Ohio State University
Union College
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 Florida
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota (Duluth)
University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
University of Minnesota Rochester
University of Nevada (Las Vegas)
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)
University of Puget Sound
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Texas
University of the Pacific
University of Virginia
University of Washington (Seattle Campus)
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
William & Mary

CLASS OF 2026 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES

Duke Kunshan University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of St Andrews
University of Toronto

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