On September 10, 2025, officials from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists, and we are thrilled to celebrate nine of our seniors named...

This August, BIM senior Aarya Vaghela and junior Rishik Pulli had the privilege of meeting Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former Foreign Secretary and Indian Ambassador to the United States and current...
From Silicon Valley to the Big Apple, nearly 1 in 3 of our students is a National Merit Semifinalist
Students at BASIS Independent Schools have set a new record this year, with 65 seniors from the Class of 2026 named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. This...
Every admissions season, we field hundreds of questions about the admissions process, our program, the transition, student life, electives, extracurriculars, and so much more! We are always happy to hear...
One out of every four of our seniors across the BASIS Independent Schools network have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists! The impressive achievements across our high school campuses in...
BASIS Independent McLean has been in full swing since mid-August. The school has begun its 10th year, the classrooms are filled with eager students, and Ms. Reynolds, our Director of...
In July of this summer, Grade 7 student Alexander D. ’31 took part in the International History Olympiad in Paris, France, where he won a gold medal in the Hextathlon...
At BASIS Independent McLean, we welcome applicants who are curious, motivated, and eager to contribute to our dynamic school community. We seek students who are eager to participate in a...
Our 2025 seniors are gone but not forgotten, and our college counseling department has already had several meetings with our 2026 seniors, who are gearing up for their final year...
Sean P. graduated from BASIS Independent McLean in 2021. He recently graduated from Brown University. In early July, he sat down for an interview with Dr. Hight, our Student Advancement...