We are thrilled to announce the college acceptances of our inaugural graduating class at BASIS Independent Manhattan! These outstanding results reflect their hard work, dedication, and pursuit of excellence. We are inspired by their achievements and proud to see them succeed.

A Pioneering Spirit Sets the Stage
As Ms. LaNette Hodge, Head of School, reflects, “This is a truly significant milestone for BASIS Independent Manhattan. Many of these students joined us in the very first year we opened our doors. Witnessing their development and evolution throughout their 6th-12th grade experience has been truly rewarding. They are pioneers, setting a high standard for future BASIS Independent Manhattan graduates.”

College Enrollment Reflects Exceptional Achievements
Here’s a glimpse into the impressive colleges our Class of 2024 will be calling home this fall (listed in order of commitment date):

• Wesleyan University
• Yale University
• Duke University
• University of Virginia (2 students)
• Cornell University
• Stanford University
• University of California San Diego (UCSD)
• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Lafayette College
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
• University of Colorado Boulder

(Full list of college acceptances will be included below.)

The statistics speak volumes about the caliber of this graduating class:

• 23% of students secured spots at top-10 ranked universities.
• Over 62% received offers from institutions within the top 25 nationally and internationally, including prestigious names like Stanford, Yale, Duke, and the University of Virginia (three graduates this year!).
• An impressive 92% gained acceptance to schools ranked in the top 50.
• Remarkably, 100% were accepted to colleges within the top 75.

These statistics are reflected across the BASIS Independent Schools Network! Check out our blog highlighting the acceptances from our fellow campuses in Brooklyn, McLean, Silicon Valley, and Fremont. Read the blog: The Class of 2024 – Achieving New Heights and Redefining Success

A Journey of Self-Discovery and Opportunity
Ms. Andie Abrams, College Counselor, shares her experience, “While we weren’t quite sure what to expect from our first graduating class, we are absolutely thrilled with their achievements. The students embraced the college application process early, focusing on self-discovery and finding schools that truly aligned with their goals. They celebrated every milestone, big and small, and I have no doubt that they are all well on their way to incredible success.”

We at BASIS Independent Manhattan are beyond proud of our Class of 2024 and their remarkable accomplishments. They are a testament to the power of a nurturing and rigorous academic environment, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to them all! We can’t wait to see the amazing things they achieve in the years to come.

Full List of College Acceptances:

1. American University
2. Babson College
3. Boston University
4. Carnegie Mellon University
5. Cornell University 
6. Denison University
7. Duke University
8. Elon University
9. Emory University (2)
10. Fordham University (2)
11. George Mason University
12. George Washington University (2)
13. James Madison University
14. Lafayette College
15. Lehigh University (2)
16. McGill University (2)
17. New York University
18. Northeastern University
19. Ohio State University, The
20. Pomona College
21. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2)
22. Rochester Institute of Technology (2)
23. Rutgers University
24. SUNY Albany
25. SUNY Binghamton
26. SUNY Stony Brook
27. Stanford University
28. University of California – Berkeley
29. University of California – Davis (2)
30. University of California – Irvine
31. University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA)
32. University of California – San Diego (3)
33. University of California – Santa Barbara
34. University of Colorado Boulder
35. University of Connecticut
36. University of Delaware
37. University of Indiana at Bloomington
38. University of Maryland, College Park
39. University of Massachusetts Amherst (2)
40. University of Rochester
41. University of Virginia 
42. Washington University in St Louis
43. Wesleyan University 
44. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2)

Interested in learning more about our program and the Senior Year? We invite you to explore our website, visit our school, or contact our Admissions team to see if BASIS Independent Manhattan is the right fit for you.

BASIS Independent Manhattan, a private school offering PreK through Grade 12, is based in Manhattan, New York. Students thrive alongside Subject Expert Teachers as they engage in a liberal arts program with STEM offerings.