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Matriculation
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Known for academic rigor and close faculty-student relationships, Taft fosters personal responsibility, honor, and an achievement ethic in all areas of school life: intellectual, artistic, athletic, and extracurricular. Our 220-acre campus features: 59,500-volume library; Lady Ivy Kwok Wu Science and Math Center; Sony Virtuoso Language Lab; Mark W. Potter Art Gallery; 2 theaters; 18-hole golf course; 2 ice hockey arenas; 16 tennis courts (4 indoor); 8 squash courts; six-lane, all-weather track; 11 playing fields; 200-course curriculum. A diverse student body from 33 states and 27 countries is supported with $6.6 million in aid.
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Ranking
Top 25
College Matriculation Rankings
Top 25
Academic Rankings
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Review Rankings
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Extracurricular Rankings
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$78,300
Enrollment
583
International Students
19%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
77%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$261 million
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
11
Boarding %
84
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 6 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 6 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 11 |
| #5 | Yale University | 16 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 6 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 17 |
| #9 | Duke University | 10 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 6 |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 10 |
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Summer School
(2026)Young Scholars
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Program Overview
Whether the goal is to test drive the boarding school experience or gain confidence for the upcoming school year, the Young Scholars program is designed for talented middle school students who intend to attend rigorous public and private secondary schools. Students can expect to build essential skills, improve time management, and increase their independence and self-confidence.
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Duration 5 weeks
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Application Deadline
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Start Date 2026.6.27-7.31
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Ages / Grades Grade 7-8
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Tuition $5,500 / $10,500
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Program Overview
Whether the goal is to test drive the boarding school experience or gain confidence for the upcoming school year, the Young Scholars program is designed for talented middle school students who intend to attend rigorous public and private secondary schools. Students can expect to build essential skills, improve time management, and increase their independence and self-confidence.
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Duration 5 weeks
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Tuition $5,500 / $10,500
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Tuition Notes Five-Week Programs
Boarding Students: $10,500 Full-Time Day Students: $5,500
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Program Overview
Designed for high school students in grades 9 to 11, the Liberal Studies program offers participants the opportunity to study a variety of liberal arts courses in an independent school environment. Students will be able to sharpen their academic and test-taking skills, increase their independence, improve time management, as well as broaden their cultural and global awareness as they prepare for college and beyond.
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Duration 5 weeks
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Ages / Grades Grade 9-12
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Tuition $5,500 / $10,500
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Tuition Notes Five-Week Programs
Boarding Students: $10,500 Full-Time Day Students: $5,500
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Program Overview
Intended for middle school students, this two-week residential course focuses on building fundamental reading, writing, and organizational skills. Open to U.S. residents only.
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Duration 2 weeks
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Start Date 2026.7.20-31
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Tuition 5500
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Tuition Notes Young Writer's Enrichment Institute: $5,500
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Program Overview
Good writing skills are essential for college and any professional career. The two-week residential Writer’s Lab provides a deep and vibrant immersion for high school students seeking to focus on sharpening and polishing their ability to articulate clearly and effectively.
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Duration 2 weeks
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Start Date 2026.7.20-31
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Ages / Grades Grade 9-12
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Tuition 5500
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Tuition Notes Writer's Lab: $5,500
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Program Overview
Utilizing the facilities at the nearby Watertown Golf Club (Taft's home course), this program is designed for the competitive golfer pursuing a high school or collegiate level program. All instructors are PGA certified and supplied by Peter Seaman's Golf Shop.
The program offers a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio and accepts a maximum of 10 eligible students per session.
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Duration 2 weeks
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Application Deadline
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Start Date 2026.7.6-17
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Ages / Grades
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Tuition 750
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Tuition Notes Two Weeks: July 6–17, 2026 - $750
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Academics
AP Scores
(2020)Number of students who took AP tests
361
Number of tests taken
862
Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Riding
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Sailing
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Skiing
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Taft Coding Club
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The Political Awareness Club
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Debate Club
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Japanese Culture Club
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Chess Club
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The Black Alliance Club
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Taft Coding Club
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The Political Awareness Club
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Debate Club
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Japanese Culture Club
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Chess Club
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The Black Alliance Club
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Creative Writing Club
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Economics Team
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FLIP (Forensic Studies)
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Geography Club
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History Club
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Math Team
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Quiz Bowl
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African Affinity Group
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Asian Alliance Club
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European Affinity Group
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Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
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Girl Up
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Hong Chinese Alliance Club
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LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
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The Middle Eastern Youth Alliance
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Model UN Club
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Mosaic
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Multiracial Affinity Group
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The Muslim Affinity Group
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Neurodiversity at Taft
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Pan Asian Affinity Group
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Shades
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Somos Taft
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SAC: South Asian Culture Club
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Fashion Design Club
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Fleeting Thoughts
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Hydrox (a cappella)
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Illustration Club
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International Film Club
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Masque And Dagger
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Oriocos (a cappella)
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Poetry Club
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Taft Dance Club
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Entrepreneur Club
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Female Entrepreneur Fellowship
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Female Financial Literacy Club
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Start Your Own Business
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Taft Business Review
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Taft Financial Society
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Student Engagement Council
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Sunshineology
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Taft Book Club
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Taft for Ukraine
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Bike Club
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Climbing Club
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Every Mind Matters
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Girls with Gains (fitness)
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Med Society
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Public Health Club
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Ultimate Frisbee Club
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Democrats of Taft
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The Republican Club
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Red Ink
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Taft Radio
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The Global Journal
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The Taft Papyrus
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Yearbook
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Robotics
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Sports Analytics Club
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Amnesty International Club
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Community Service Board
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The Red Rhino Fund
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Rhino Reuse
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Taft Habitat for Humanity
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Taft Interact Club (Rotary International)
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UNICEF Club
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Veterans Awareness Fund
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International Cooking Club
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Knitting Club
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Mahjong Club
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Star Wars Club
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FOCUS
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JSO Jewish Student Organization
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Religion and Spiritual Life Council
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Arts
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Public Speaking
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Stagecraft
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Theater
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3D Design
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Film Production
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Filmmaking
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Art
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Storytelling
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Taft School
Tell me a bit about The Taft School.
The Taft School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 583 students, 19.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.taftschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.taftschool.org.
Does The Taft School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Taft School also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Taft School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 18.12% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16.12% go to top 25, and about 12.47% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Taft School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Taft School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Taft School?
The total fee for The Taft School in 2024 is
$78,300 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@TaftSchool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@TaftSchool.org .
Where is The Taft School located?
The Taft School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Taft School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Taft School is among the most popular schools, within top 32 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Taft School has been favorited by 926 users.
Also The Taft School has been favorited by 926 users.
How do I complete an application for The Taft School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Taft School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Taft School’s official site: http://www.taftschool.org or call them at 860-945-7700.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Taft School’s official site: http://www.taftschool.org or call them at 860-945-7700.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Taft School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Taft School?
The overall rating for The Taft School is A+.
The section ratings of The Taft School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Taft School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
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