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Overview

Putnum Science Academy is a private boy boarding school offering a comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics, and technology. PSA is a small structured school delivering a rigorous, innovative educational program. The first school year (2003-2004) the institution began with grades 9, 10, and 11 with an enrollment of about 54 students. PSA will expand one grade per year to ultimately include up to grade 12, with a projected total enrollment of 200 students. As the school grows, the size of the faculty will increase to maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, ensuring personal attention for all students. Putnam Science Academy is run by a charitable non profit organization called Wellspring Foundation.Wellspring Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to high quality in education.It was established in West Haven, Connecticut in 2000.Wellspring Foundation promotes science, mathematics, and educational technology in school environments.Founders of Wellspring Foundation are educators from distinguished universities such as the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University.
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Official information of Putnam Science Academy CT in 2024 | FindingSchool
Boarding Grades: 7-12 & PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $59,640
Day S. Tuition: $59,640
# of Students: 127
Boarding Rate: 90%
Teacher:Student: 1:8%
International Student: 25%
AP Courses: 17
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
IB: No

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Putnam Science Academy CT

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1
#4 Columbia University 2
#8 Duke University 2
#9 University of Pennsylvania 4
#10 California Institute of Technology 6
#12 Dartmouth College 5
#12 Northwestern University 3
#14 Brown University 2
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#21 Emory University 8
#21 Georgetown University 2
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#32 New York University 8
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 2
#41 Boston University 13
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#57 George Washington University 8
#57 University of Connecticut 7
#75 University of Delaware 7
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(Total 8)
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
Riflery
Table Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
Riflery
Table Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 12)
Animal Rescue
Board Game
Video Game
Ping Pong
Robotics
Singing
Movie
Piano
Chess
Guitar
Animal Rescue
Board Game
Video Game
Ping Pong
Robotics
Singing
Movie
Piano
Chess
Guitar
Math
Yoga
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Contact Info

Official website
18 Maple Street, Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-5010
admissions@putnamscience.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1928
Campus Size: 30 acres
Boarding Rate: 90%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 070631
SSAT: 070631

Brief Reviews

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Frequently Ask Questions about Putnam Science Academy CT

01.
Tell me a bit about Putnam Science Academy CT.
Putnam Science Academy CT is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1928 , and currently has about 127 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.putnamscience.org.
02.
Does Putnam Science Academy CT have rigorous academic requirements?
Putnam Science Academy CT is offering 17 AP courses.

Putnam Science Academy CT also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Putnam Science Academy CT students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014-2018, some students attended Yale University, Columbia University, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania and California Institute of Technology.
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What is the application requirement for Putnam Science Academy CT?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Putnam Science Academy CT’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (some schools requires SSAT, and TOEFL for international students), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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What is the latest tuition for Putnam Science Academy CT’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Putnam Science Academy CT in 2024 is $59,640, 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@putnamscience.org .
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Where is Putnam Science Academy CT located?
Putnam Science Academy CT is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 51 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Putnam Science Academy CT. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Putnam Science Academy CT’s official site: http://www.putnamscience.org or call them at 860-928-5010.
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