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B- 4.3 Connecticut, US
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School Overview

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Overall
B-
Matriculation B-
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews B
A Marvelwood education is characterized by intensive personal attention to the individual student. We are passionate in our efforts to nurture academic and personal growth in an environment in which each child is known, valued, and treated with respect. Our experienced and dedicated faculty delivers a superior educational program attuned to individual strengths and weaknesses. In every way, the structure of the School is thoughtfully designed to support college-bound students in their efforts to achieve positive intellectual, social, personal, and moral growth.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$66200
Enrollment
144
International Students
0.18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
52%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$11 millions
AP
11
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
20
Class Size
10
Boarding %
75

Matriculation

(2016-2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(11)
European History
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics B
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(7)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(17)
Chess
Dance Instruction
Dorm Barbecues
History Club
International Night
Low Ropes Challenge Course
Chess
Dance Instruction
Dorm Barbecues
History Club
International Night
Low Ropes Challenge Course
Lunar New Year
Make-a-Wish Princess Tea
Marvelwood Idol
Moon Festival
Music on the Mountain
Pop Culture Club
Rock Band
Table-Top Gaming
Scrabble Club
Winter Warm-Up Week
Yoga
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Arts

(18)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Performing
Stagecraft
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Performing
Stagecraft
String
Theater
Theater Design
Voice
2D Design
2D Studio Art
3D Design
3D Studio Art
Digital Media
Film Production
Film Studies
Tech Theater
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Contact Info

http://www.marvelwood.org
476 Skiff Mountain Road Kent, CT 06757
860-927-0047
admissions@marvelwood.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1956
Campus Size: 83 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,PSAT
School Code:
SSAT: 4888
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Marvelwood School

Tell me a bit about The Marvelwood School.
The Marvelwood School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1956 , and currently has about 144 students, 0.18% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.marvelwood.org.
Does The Marvelwood School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Marvelwood School is offering 11 AP courses.

The Marvelwood School also have 52% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Marvelwood School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016-2021, some students attended Washington University in St. Louis, University of Virginia, Bowdoin College, University of California: Santa Barbara and University of California: Irvine.
What is the application requirement for The Marvelwood School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Marvelwood School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Marvelwood School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Marvelwood School in 2024 is $66,200 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@marvelwood.org .
Where is The Marvelwood School located?
The Marvelwood School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Marvelwood School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Marvelwood School is among the most popular schools, within top 268 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Marvelwood School has been favorited by 69 users.
How to start with an application with The Marvelwood School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Marvelwood School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Marvelwood School’s official site: http://www.marvelwood.org or call them at 860-927-0047.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Marvelwood School?
Yes, here are few: Kent School, South Kent School and The Kildonan School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Marvelwood School?
The overall rating for The Marvelwood School is B-.

The section ratings of The Marvelwood School are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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