Overview

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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Official information of The Marvelwood School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Boarding
B- Matriculation
B- Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $64,700
Day S. Tuition: $64,700
# of Students: 140
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 29%
AP Courses: 11
Endowment: $15,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 52%
SAT: 1190/1600
#200

US Boarding School

Matriculation

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
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 American University 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
#84 Bennington College 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
#89 Brigham Young University 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#102 Hope College 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#107 Whittier College 1
#111 Goucher College 1
#120 Hampshire College 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#142 Hartwick College 1
#151 University of La Verne 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1
#219 Keiser University 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#219 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 Western New England University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Academy of Art University 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 1
Central Connecticut State University 1
Champlain College 1
Curry College 1
Dominican College of Blauvelt 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1
Florida Southern College 1
Green Mountain College 1
High Point University 1
Hood College 1
Iona College 1
Ithaca College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Landmark College 1
long island university-liu post 1
Lynn University 1
Manhattan College 1
Manhattanville College 1
Marist College 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Mercy College of Health Sciences 1
Merrimack College 1
Mills College 1
Molloy College 1
Mount Ida College 1
Mount Saint Mary College 1
New England College 1
New England Institute of Technology 1
new york film academy 1
Niagara University 1
Norwich University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rollins College 1
Rutgers University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of Visual Arts 1
SUNY College at Plattsburgh 1
The King's College 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Aberdeen 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of New Haven 1
University of Puerto Rico: Carolina Regional College 1
University of Redlands 1
University of Tampa 1
West Virginia Wesleyan College 1
Western Connecticut State University 1
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

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

(Total 7)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 18)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Performing
Stagecraft
String
Theater
Theater Design
Voice
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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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 17)
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
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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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1956
Campus Size: 83 acres
Boarding Rate: 86%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,PSAT
School Code:
SSAT: 4888

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 8)
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Marvelwood School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Marvelwood School.
The Marvelwood School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1956 , and currently has about 140 students, 29.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.marvelwood.org.
02.
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.
03.
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.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Marvelwood School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Marvelwood School in 2024 is $67,700 , 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 .
06.
Where is The Marvelwood School located?
The Marvelwood School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 76 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
07.
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 312 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Marvelwood School has been favorited by 54 users.
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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.
09.
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.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
10.
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
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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