Class of 2012 Receives 36 Early Acceptances

’s engaging global curriculum, intimate class sizes and personalized instruction, ensures students receive the best possible placements in the colleges of their choice. This year, the school proudly announces that 23 Ross seniors have received early acceptances to 36 colleges and universities.

“This is a very interesting class. They have received some fantastic scholarships and acceptances to a wide variety of schools,” said Andi O’Hearn, Director of College Counseling and Enrollment Management at Ross. “The students have been very conscientious and have worked very hard. They deserve all the recognition they are receiving, and I look forward to the regular decision round.”

Historically, Ross graduates have received acceptances and merit scholarships due to the passions and experiences they have demonstrated; however, a student's grades, the rigor of the academic program, and his/her test scores are often the most pivotal factors in determining acceptances and merit scholarships.

“Many of our students get into their first choice colleges and universities, and I attribute that to our outstanding curricular and extracurricular programs, special opportunities like Senior Projects and Winter Intersession, and also to the dedicated support and guidance the students receive from our expert teachers and college counseling team beginning in ninth grade,” said Michele Claeys, Head of Ross School.

The students in the class of 2012 were given early admittance to American University of Paris, Arcadia University, Auburn University, Babson College, Bard College, Baylor University, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Colby-Sawyer College, College of Charleston, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Eckerd College, Emerson College, Elon University, Fairfield University, SUNY College at Geneseo, Hartwick College, High Point University, Hobart and William Smith College, University of Kentucky, Lewis & Clark College, Lycoming College, Marymount Manhattan College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, University of Mississippi, New York University, Northeastern University, University of the Pacific, Purchase College, Roger Williams University, University of South Carolina, The University of Tampa, Trinity College, Virginia Military Institute, University of Vermont and University of Wyoming.

Over the last three classes, from 2009-2011, 143 students had 535 acceptances to 243 different colleges and universities, with over $5,000,000 in scholarships and financial awards.

“I am extremely proud of the whole class of 2012 and elated for those students who received early acceptances,” said Michele. “It's such a pleasure to walk through our Senior Building and hear shouts of joy as students get the good news. I know there is more to come!”