Gould Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024

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Overall

B+

Matriculation A-

Academics B+

Extracurriculars B+

Community B

Reviews A-

Global Exchange Program College Prep Top US Boarding School 2 Visual & Performing Arts

Located in the extraordinary mountain setting of Bethel, Maine, Gould provides a unique environment where students dare, dream, discover, and achieve their potential. Our students explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world in the mountains, rivers, and lakes that surround our campus. A close partnership with Sunday River Resort provides students an unmatched opportunity to pursue interests in recreational and competitive snow sports, fostering a lifelong passion for active and healthy lifestyles.
Gould’s mission guides students to be “creative, courageous, and resilient,” inspiring academic excellence and an adventurous spirit. Our interdisciplinary curriculum challenges students to think critically and solve problems creatively. Living in our close-knit community fosters meaningful relationships and personal growth.
I exposure to a wide range of cultures and perspectives is at the heart of a Gould education. In addition to a campus community representing a variety of cultures, states, and countries, all students have the opportunity to travel or study internationally during their four years at Gould.
Gould’s innovative and talented faculty provides a rigorous academic experience, promoting a love for learning and intellectual pursuit. Faculty embody and model our core values - Curiosity, Creativity, Courage, and Kindness - creating a welcoming community where students embark on a journey of self-discovery and emerge as confident, compassionate leaders prepared to positively impact their world.
More than ‘just a school,’ Gould is a transformative experience that prepares students for a life of fulfillment and purpose.

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Current School

Tuition

$73130

Enrollment

230

International Students

20%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

70%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:6

Endowment

$20 millions

Average SAT Score

1310

Average ACT Score

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Boarding %

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Matriculation

(2023)

Ranking	University/College	Students
#9	Johns Hopkins University	1
#13	Dartmouth College	1
#23	University of Michigan	1
#28	New York University	1
#28	Tufts University	1
#28	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	1
LAC #6	Bowdoin College	1
#36	Boston College	1
#36	University of California: Irvine	1
#42	Boston University	1
#42	Case Western Reserve University	1
#47	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	2
#49	Northeastern University	2
#62	Rutgers University	1
#63	George Washington University	1
#63	St. Olaf College	1
#63	University of Connecticut	1
#68	St. Lawrence University	2
#68	Texas A&M University	1
#68	University of Massachusetts Amherst	1
#72	Hobart and William Smith Colleges	1
#75	Loyola Marymount University	1
#79	Gonzaga University	1
#83	Michigan State University	1
#93	University of Delaware	1
#99	University of Utah	1
#104	University of Colorado Boulder	2
#115	Fairfield University	1
	Arizona State University	2
#117	Rochester Institute of Technology	1
#117	University of Vermont	4
LAC #26	Colorado College	1
#136	University of New Hampshire	1
#148	San Diego State University	1
LAC #30	Mount Holyoke College	1
#151	James Madison University	1
#166	Hofstra University	1
#166	Quinnipiac University	1
	SUNY University at Albany	1
#234	Suffolk University	1
LAC #50	Connecticut College	1
	Babson College	1
	Blinn College	1
	Emmanual College	2
	Ithaca College	1
	Macalaster College	1
	Regis College	1
	US Snowboard Development Team	1

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Ranking	University/College	2019-2023	2022	2020	2015-2019	2013-2017	Total
	All schools	102	27	25	73	80
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	2	1				3
#2	Harvard College	2					2
#4	Stanford University				1 +		1
#4	University of Chicago				1 +	2	3
#4	Columbia University					1	1
#9	Johns Hopkins University	4			1 +		5
#9	Northwestern University	6	1		1 +		8
#13	Dartmouth College	4		1	2 +	2	9
#14	Brown University	2			1 +		3
#15	Washington University in St. Louis				1 +	1	2
#17	Cornell University	2					2
#20	University of California: Los Angeles			1	2 +	1	4
#21	Georgetown University				1 +	1	2
#22	University of California: Berkeley			1			1
#25	University of Virginia				1 +		1
#25	Carnegie Mellon University	2				1	3
#28	Tufts University		1			2	3
#28	New York University	14	3	1	2 +	2	22
#28	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill			1	1 +		2
#29	University of Michigan				1 +		1
#34	University of Rochester		1				1
#35	Georgia Institute of Technology				1 +		1
#36	University of California: Irvine			1	2 +		3
#36	Boston College	10	1	2	4 +	3	20
#39	University of California: San Diego					1	1
#40	College of William and Mary			1			1
#41	University of California: Davis				2 +	2	4
#42	Boston University	8	1	1	4 +	7	21
#42	University of Wisconsin-Madison			1	2 +		3
#42	Brandeis University	4		1	2 +		7
#42	Case Western Reserve University	2			1 +	1	4
#47	Penn State University Park				2 +	4	6
#47	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign		1				1
#49	Northeastern University	16		1	4 +	3	24
#49	Villanova University			1			1
#53	University of Miami				1 +		1
#55	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute			1	1 +	1	3
#59	University of Washington		2	1	1 +		4
#59	Syracuse University		1		4 +	3	8
#61	Purdue University					2	2
#62	Rutgers University			1			1
#63	Worcester Polytechnic Institute		1	2	4 +	4	11
#63	George Washington University	8	1	1	4 +	4	18
#63	University of Connecticut		1				1
#70	Fordham University				1 +		1
#75	Clark University				2 +		2
#75	Loyola Marymount University	2					2
#75	University of Massachusetts Amherst				4 +	3	7
#75	Indiana University Bloomington					2	2
#79	American University	2		1	1 +		4
#79	Gonzaga University	2					2
#79	North Carolina State University	2					2
#83	Michigan State University	4		1			5
#93	University of Denver		1		2 +	2	5
#99	Drexel University					8	8
#99	University of Utah		2				2
#104	University of Colorado Boulder			1	4 +	8	13
#117	University of South Carolina: Columbia			1			1
#117	Rochester Institute of Technology		1				1
#117	Arizona State University	4					4
#117	University of Vermont		3		4 +	9	16
#136	University of New Hampshire		3	1			4
#137	University of Alabama		1				1

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2019-2023	2022	2020	2015-2019	2013-2017	Total
	All schools	50	7	9	30	23
#1	Williams College				2 +		2
#2	Amherst College	2		1			3
#5	Wellesley College		1				1
#6	Bowdoin College	10		1	2 +	2	15
#9	Carleton College	2					2
#9	Middlebury College	2		1	2 +	1	6
#10	Davidson College				2 +		2
#14	Washington and Lee University				1 +	1	2
#17	Colby College	2	1		1 +		4
#17	Smith College			1	1 +		2
#19	Colgate University					1	1
#22	Vassar College		1		1 +		2
#25	Bates College	6		1	4 +	5	16
#26	Colorado College	4	1		1 +	2	8
#27	Macalester College	2					2
#29	Scripps College					1	1
#30	Mount Holyoke College	2					2
#30	Kenyon College	2				1	3
#38	Skidmore College				2 +	2	4
#40	Franklin & Marshall College				1 +	1	2
#42	Denison University	6		2	2 +		10
#43	Trinity College				4 +	2	6
#43	Whitman College				1 +		1
#45	Union College		1				1
#46	DePauw University	2		1			3
#50	Dickinson College	4	1	1		2	8
#50	Connecticut College	2	1		2 +	1	6
#61	Gettysburg College	2			1 +	1	4

AP Scores

(2022)

Number of tests taken

125

48%

24%

10%

Score 5

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Academics

AP

(8)

Biology	Calculus AB
Chemistry	English Language and Composition
Statistics	United States History

Sports

(16)

Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Basketball	Cross Country
Equestrain	Field Hockey

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(1)

Polar Bear Club

Arts

(2)

Band

Chorus

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Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.

Population (2022) 609,023

Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Basketball	Cross Country
Equestrain	Field Hockey
Golf	Lacrosse
Mountain Biking	Skateboarding
Snowboarding	Soccer
Softball	Strength and Conditioning
Telemark Skiing	Tennis

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