Overview

A unique university-affiliated secondary school experience that offers students a head start on their journey to higher education in the U.S. Established in 1891 within the campus of Connecticut College the Williams School has been educating students for over 130 years with approximately 200 students from across the world currently attending. Each student at Williams is supported by a caring advisor who helps them navigate their academic choices, social life and more. In middle school, students are taught how to effectively learn in an American classroom, and in the upper school they implement these strategies to gain a competitive edge when applying to college.
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The Williams School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $46,000
# of Students: 195
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $66,667/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1384/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#9 Duke University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#79 American University 2
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#127 DePaul University 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 2
Liberal Art Colleges top 50
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Ranking University/College Students
Emory University
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AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
32
Number of tests taken
148
90%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 19)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Studio Art: Drawing
Physics 2
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
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Sports

(Total 9)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
American Football
Fitness
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
American Football
Fitness
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 29)
Service Committee
Classics
Entrepreneurship
Gardening
HMC
Legenda
Ni Hao
Math
Middle School Coding
Opus
Service Committee
Classics
Entrepreneurship
Gardening
HMC
Legenda
Ni Hao
Math
Middle School Coding
Opus
PSA (Political and Social Awareness Club)
Speaking in Spanish
Stock Market & Securities
Badminton
Board Games
Chess
Dodgeball
Dance
Dungeons and Dragons
Volleyball
Ambassadors
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Yoga Club
Tennis
Economics
Business
Film
French
Yearbook
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Arts

(Total 22)
Acting
Dance
Production
Portfolio
Art
Jazz
Choir
Art History
Drawing
Photography
Acting
Dance
Production
Portfolio
Art
Jazz
Choir
Art History
Drawing
Photography
Stagecraft
Vocal
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Contact School

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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1891
Campus Size: 450 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT
School Code:
SSAT: 8220

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Brief Reviews

(Total 12)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Williams School

Tell me a bit about The Williams School.
The Williams School is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1891 , and currently has about 195 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.williamsschool.org.
Does The Williams School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Williams School is offering 19 AP courses.

The Williams School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Williams School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.48% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.57% go to top 25, and about 2.61% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Williams School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Williams 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 Williams School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Williams School in 2024 is $46,000 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@williamsschool.org .
Where is The Williams School located?
The Williams School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Williams School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Williams School is among the most popular schools, within top 274 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Williams School has been favorited by 66 users.
How to start with an application with The Williams School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Williams School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Williams School’s official site: http://www.williamsschool.org or call them at 860-443-5333.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Williams School?
The overall rating for The Williams School is B+.

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