School Prospectus

Michael E. Waylett Mark Powers Head of School Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management

Elizabeth Teske David C. McMillin Assistant Head of School for Academics Director of College Counseling

GENERAL INFORMATION Linden Hall is an independent, all-girls, college preparatory day and boarding school for students in grades 6–12. Here each student is nurtured and inspired to reach her highest personal potential. We are a diverse community of life-long learners, set in a structured, family-centered environment. Our community values scholarly achievement, character development, cultural awareness, and physical wellness as it strives to prepare young women to assume the leadership roles of their generation. Linden Hall’s 49-acre campus is located in the charming American town of Lititz, PA.

BY THE NUMBERS 100% of students accepted to 4-year colleges 28 foreign countries and 14 states represented 195 students (60% boarding, 40% day) 25 students in the Class of 2017 Student faculty ratio is 1:6 2 National Merit Semi-finalists in class of 2017 25 Advanced Placement classes offered Average class size is approximately 10 Financial aid awarded to 35% of students Honors classes offered throughout curriculum

ADMISSION STATEMENT As an academically rigorous community where girls are valued and known, Linden Hall provides an environment that fosters curious and independent leaders who are prepared to contribute as compassionate global citizens. Linden Hall has a selective admission process, however, academic achievement is not the only factor considered when evaluating a candidate’s application. The young women of Linden Hall are well-rounded and dedicated to their communities. The strongest applicants are not only academically motivated but also demonstrate an interest in extracurricular activities, commitment to service, and hold a sense of responsibility to the world around them.

AP SCORES (5-YEAR AVERAGE) 4.6 of AP exams taken at MIDDLE 50% SAT SCORES (5-YEAR AVERAGE) 1720–2040 96% MIDDLE 50% ACT SCORES (5-YEAR AVERAGE) 25–32 Linden Hall earn a 3, 4, or 5.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP Art History* AP English Language and Composition AP Psychology AP Biology AP English Literature and Composition AP U.S. History AP Calculus AB AP Environmental Science* AP Statistics AP Calculus BC AP European History AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Chemistry AP French Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature & Culture AP Chinese Language & Culture AP Macroeconomics* AP Studio Art 3D Design AP Computer Science Principles* AP Microeconomics AP Studio Art 2D Design (Studio) AP Computer Science A* AP Physics AP Studio Art 2D Design (Photo) AP World History

Courses are offered based on student interest and teacher availability. *Students also have the option of taking AP and post-AP courses online from the accredited One Schoolhouse. LINDEN HALL 212 EAST MAIN STREET | LITITZ, PA 17543 | 717.626.8512 | LINDENHALL.ORG

5-YEAR MIDDLE 50% SAT (196 STUDENTS TESTED) 5-YEAR MIDDLE 50% ACT (37 STUDENTS TESTED) SECTION MIDDLE 50% SECTION MIDDLE 50% 2012–16 2012–16 Critical Reading 470–640 English 24–33 Math 660–760 Math 28–34 Writing 560–680 Reading 23–31 TOTAL 1720–2040 Science 22–31 Composite 25–32

CURRICULUM The curriculum at Linden Hall is exclusively college-preparatory. In order to take AP or Honors courses, students must meet performance requirements established by each department and be recommended by the appropriate department. Linden Hall is dedicated to providing multiple levels of curricular sophistication to ensure that each student is challenged by a course of study that is individualized towards her personal goals.

COLLEGE COUNSELING Linden Hall provides a thorough and supportive College Counseling program. With touch points each year at Linden Hall, we seek to help each student find the best match for her unique goals, strengths, and needs, as well as to help her understand the full spectrum of the college application and preparation process.

MATRICULATION LIST 2012–2016 Arizona State University Irvine Valley College The New School - All Divisions 2 Babson College 2 Johns Hopkins University 2 The State University 2 Baylor University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania The University of Arizona Berkley College of Music Lehigh University 3 The University of Edinburgh Binghamton University 2 Marshall University The University of Georgia 11 McGill University 2 The University of Iowa Bryn Mawr College 5 Messiah College The University of Tampa Carnegie Mellon University 5 , Oxford 2 University at Buffalo The State University of New York Case Western Reserve University Michigan Technological University University College London Cazenovia College Millersville University of Pennsylvania 2 University of California, San Diego 2 Cedar Crest College New York University 5 University of California, Santa Cruz Colgate University 3 Northeastern University University of Colorado at Boulder Davidson College of Arts & Sciences University of Connecticut 2 University of Delaware 3 Drexel University 2 Pennsylvania State University, All Campuses 11 University of Illinois at Chicago Pratt Institute University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2 Duquesne University Princeton University University of Maryland, College Park 2 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Purdue University 6 University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Elizabethtown College Roanoke College 2 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Embry Riddle Aeronautical University- Roger Williams University University of Oregon Daytona Beach 2 Rollins College University of Pennsylvania 2 Emerson College 2 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 7 University of Pittsburgh - Oxford College Saint Louis University University of Richmond Fordham University - 2 Sarah Lawrence College University of Rochester 6 Lincoln Center Campus/ School of the Art Institute of Chicago University of San Francisco Rose Hill Campus 3 School of Visual Arts University of Southern California 3 Franklin and Marshall College 2 Seattle University University of Virginia Georgia Institute of Technology Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania University of Washington 2 Gettysburg College Simmons College Ursinus College Goucher College 2 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Utica College Hamilton College - NY State University of New York at Albany 2 Vanderbilt University Harvard University Suffolk University Washington University in St. Louis 2 Swarthmore College Wheaton College IL Illinois Wesleyan University Williams College Indiana University at Bloomington 4 Temple University Indiana University of Pennsylvania The George Washington University