Beijing Normal University once did a particularly interesting survey: Do the primary and secondary schools of Tsinghua Peking University students come from famous schools?
The survey of Beijing Normal University lasted for half a year, and the final results showed that most of the students attended primary and junior high schools were nameless, but when they reached high schools, they were all national or local famous high schools. It can be seen how much influence high school has on whether students can be admitted to prestigious schools. Not only at home, but also in the world, this phenomenon also exists, today to take stock of the famous "Ten Schools Alliance" universities in the United States.
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The Ten Schools Admissions Organization, commonly known as the "Little Ivy," is a group of ten leading private high schools.
Based on the similar educational goals and traditions of member schools, the organization was founded in 1966, the colleges and universities in the alliance are all aimed at cultivating people themselves, the teaching quality is high, the school has a long history, so the enrollment rate has been very low, not only has a widely acclaimed promotion rate, but also has a great impact on the development of education in the United States. Therefore, the Ten Schools Alliance has also become a dream school in the minds of many students around the world.
✦ 10th Hill Middle School ✦
The Hill School
Founded in 1851 and located in Pennsylvania, Hill Middle School produces exceptional talent who can meet the challenges of college, the workplace, and life. All students must board for at least one year, maintaining the tradition of requiring students to dress attire, with an average of 12 students per class and a student-to-faculty ratio of 1:7. The school emphasizes the development of students' leadership skills, sense of responsibility, and courtesy.
PS: Notable alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker: An American politician who has held important positions such as White House Chief of Staff, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and U.S. Secretary of State.
✦ 9th Place LumisChafi High School ✦
The Loomis Chaffee School
Founded in 1874, located in the ancient city of Winsor, Connecticut, the school is equipped with advanced equipment and superior conditions. The school offers a quality academic program that prepares students for skills and critical thinking to prepare them for further university and lifelong learning.
Image source Loomis Chaffee High School official website
PS: Notable alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz
✦ 8th Taft Secondary School ✦
The Taft School
Founded in 1890, the school is located in western Connecticut, USA, and is an early school for Chinese students to apply, focusing on cultivating students' ability to learn knowledge independently and think critically. Early on, the school established a supervision system, a method of self-discipline management of teaching leaders and students.
Source Taft Middle School official website
PS: Notable alumni include Cummins, founder of Cummins Engines, and Jason Blum, a famous Hollywood producer.
✦ 7th Place Chort Rosemary Middle School ✦
Choate Rosemary Hall
Founded in 1890 and located in Connecticut, it is an academic high school where personality development is a core philosophy. Another characteristic of the school is the cultivation of a spirit of innovation. Depending on their strengths, students can choose to conduct independent scientific experiments and develop artistic, musical or dramatic talents, giving each student the opportunity to develop their talents.
Image source Chort Rosemary Middle School official website
PS: Notable alumni include former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Alan Jay Lerner, screenwriter of the movie "The Lady."
✦ 6th Hodgkis Middle School ✦
The Hotchkiss School
Founded in 1891 in Connecticut, the school was founded to train students who entered Yale and was known as the "Yale Back Garden." Hodgkis emphasizes developing a love, sense of responsibility and personality for lifelong learning, while also focusing on developing students' learning ability, curiosity, creativity in various disciplines, and active participation in sports and school activities.
Image source Hodgkis Middle School official website
PS: The school has many famous alumni, such as Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor, John Morgan, the founder of Morgan Stanley, and so on.
✦ 5th Deerfield College ✦
Deerfield Academy
Built in 1797 in Massachusetts, the school has a "sit-down meal" in a "family-style" dining model where students and teachers sit at a table and eat. The College's strength lies in having an exceptional team of teachers who forge deep friendships with their students and broaden their horizons, and these excellent teachers make the College unique.
Image source Deerfield College official website
PS: Notable alumni include American actor Matthew Fox Fox.
✦ 4th Place Lawrenceville High School ✦
The Lawrenceville School
Founded in 1810, located in New Jersey, close to Princeton University, the acceptance rate is extremely low, Chinese mainland students are admitted about one a year, and a total of 6 students have been admitted in the past 7 years.
Image source Lawrenceville High School official website
The school has two major characteristics: one is the iconic school building system, which has now become a national historical monument; the other is the Harkness teaching system, so far, the school has been using small round tables to facilitate classroom discussion.
✦ 3rd St. Paul's Secondary School ✦
St. Paul's School
Founded in 1856 and located in New Hampshire, there are relatively many international students. The school's educational philosophy is reflected in all aspects of education. The school prepares every student to change the world and challenge the world, supporting and nurturing students' intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional growth and development.
Image source São Paulo Secondary School official website
PS: Notable alumni include three presidential candidates, six senators, twelve U.S. ambassadors abroad, and ten heads of U.S. administrations.
✦ 2nd Phillips School and Dover ✦
Phillips Academy Andover
Founded in 1778, it is located in Massachusetts. In addition to providing students with the basic courses necessary for general education, the school also offers a wealth of elective courses to cater to the different interests of different students. Students can choose from a variety of advanced courses in any department. Education Weekly called it "the best example of boarding schools."
Image source FS official website
Known as the Harvard/Yale Preparatory Class, the IVY progression rate exceeds 30%. The school's faculty lineup, curriculum, and teaching facilities are first-class.
PS: Notable alumni include presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush and other talented people from all walks of life.
✦ 1st place Phillips Exeter Secondary School ✦
Phillips Exeter Academy
Built in 1781, the school has a rigorous school spirit and high teaching quality, and is located in Exeter, New Hampshire. Here, students learn to ask questions, learn to think, and learn to understand. Education in Exeter develops students' qualities and lays a solid foundation for future success.
Image source Phillips Exeter Secondary School official website
PS: The most famous alumni are Franklin, the 14th president of the United States, and Zuckerberg of Facebook.
The high admission rate of top American high schools admitted to famous schools has always been the key for domestic parents to send their children abroad early at great expense, and the above ten schools are the top high schools with the "Little Ivy League" in the United States. So when parents who want to send their children abroad early don't know how to choose high school, these ten schools are a good choice for you!
Expansion: Finally, a question for everyone, do you know which school Alibaba Tsai Chongxin graduated from here?