Thacher - 2012 Admission stats

Prep School Admissions
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<p>From the Thacher website, posted on 5/18/2012:</p>

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On April 10, Thacher closed another record-breaking admission season. The numbers give us much to be proud of: a 30 percent increase in applications; a record-low 13 percent acceptance rate; and an 82 percent yield that continues to rank at the top for any boarding school or college in the country. (Harvard recently announced a yield of over 80 percent for the first time since 1971). But more important than all the facts and figures are the 68 incredible students who will join the classes of 2015 and 2016. In this group there are artists and athletes, concert violinists and political activists, robotics enthusiasts and baseball statisticians, horse whisperers and riding novices alike. Next year our student body, 36 percent of whom identify as students of color, will come from 25 states and 11 countries, extending the rich tapestry that makes up the Thacher community. While these new students are impressive for their diverse interests and backgrounds, what is most remarkable is the singular way the mission and vision of our School resonates with them and their families.

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<p>Here’s a link to the story:</p>

<p>The</a> Thacher School ~ News Detail</p>

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<p>I’ve never visited, but I have two friends whose kids attend, one currently and one just graduated. I’ve met both of them on several occasions and while I know about their accomplishments from their parents, you’d never know it from the kids. They have such nice, humble, easy going and fun personalities. Really fun to be around. I think people are discovering this school in a serious way. Whatever they’re doing, they’re doing it well.</p>