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Overview

Maine Central Institute is an independent college preparatory day and boarding school founded in 1866. bDuring the schools pioneer years, MCI served as a feeder school to highly rated Bates College in nearby Lewiston, Maine. Although adhering to upstanding and traditional educational values, MCI is progressive and broadminded, pledging to provide a comprehensive college-preparatory education to a multicultural student body diverse in talents, abilities, and interests. In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning. A high level of rigor and expectation of excellence in all components of the school's operation is critical, whether that be the academic program, the residential program, the co-curricular activities or the overall support system at the school. The people at MCI work diligently to focus on each student as an individual to ensure that every person grows academically, socially and physically and becomes a positive global citizen.
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Official information of Maine Central Institute in 2024 | FindingSchool
B+ Boarding
B Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
A+ Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $42,750
# of Students: 300
Teacher:Student: 1:9
International Student: 18%
AP Courses: 12
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 65%
SAT: 1240/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#17 Cornell University 1
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#29 New York University 1
#29 University of Rochester 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: Santa Barbara 2
LAC #7 Middlebury College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#37 Boston College 1
#37 University of California: San Diego 2
#39 University of California: Davis 2
#40 Boston University 2
#40 Brandeis University 1
#40 Case Western Reserve University 1
#40 Northeastern University 1
#46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 3
#48 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#50 Lehigh University 1
#50 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3
#54 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#54 Syracuse University 2
LAC #11 Colby College 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#57 Purdue University 2
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Rutgers University 2
#62 University of Washington 1
#64 University of Connecticut 2
#64 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#64 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2
#70 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#74 Fordham University 2
#77 American University 1
#77 Brigham Young University 1
#79 Indiana University Bloomington 2
SUNY University at Binghamton 2
SUNY University at Buffalo 2
#84 Michigan State University 3
#84 University of California: Santa Cruz 2
#91 Clark University 3
#91 Miami University: Oxford 3
SUNY University at Stony Brook 2
#91 University of Delaware 1
#97 Drexel University 1
#97 Texas Christian University 1
#104 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#121 University of Vermont 2
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 12)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
United States History
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
Psychology
Statistics
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Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 19)
Ballet
Band
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Ballet
Band
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Play Production
Theater
Vocal
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Video Production
Costume Design
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 31)
Annual Club and Activity Fair
Aomori Program
Art and Design Club
Athletes for Christ
ATV/Snowmobile Club
Cheerleading Club
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
Creative Writing Club
Cultural Diversity Club Dance Club
Annual Club and Activity Fair
Aomori Program
Art and Design Club
Athletes for Christ
ATV/Snowmobile Club
Cheerleading Club
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
Creative Writing Club
Cultural Diversity Club Dance Club
Drama Club
Fencing Club
French Club
Gardening Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
Key Club
Korean Club
Masardis Coffeehouse
Math Team
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Outdoor Adventure Club
Robotics Team
Ski Club
Spanish Club
Student Ambassadors Club
Student Council
Tabletop Gaming Club
Volleyball Club
Yearbook Club
Youth and Government
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Contact Info

Official website
295 Main Street Pittsfield, ME 04967
207-487-2282
admissions@mci-school.org
Maine

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1866
Campus Size: 23 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior and SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 8849
SSAT: 4785

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 14)
5.0/ 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

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Frequently Ask Questions about Maine Central Institute

01.
Tell me a bit about Maine Central Institute.
Maine Central Institute is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Maine, US. It was founded 1866, and currently has about 300 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://mci-school.org/.
06.
Where is Maine Central Institute located?
Maine Central Institute is located in the State of Maine of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 187 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Maine Central Institute have rigorous academic requirements?
Maine Central Institute is offering 12 AP courses.

Maine Central Institute also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Maine Central Institute on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Maine Central Institute is among the most popular schools, within top 347 for all US schools.

Also Maine Central Institute has been favorited by 46 users.
03.
Where do Maine Central Institute students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2020, some students attended Cornell University, Georgia Institute of Technology, New York University, University of Rochester and Bowdoin College.
08.
How to start with an application with Maine Central Institute?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Maine Central Institute. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Maine Central Institute’s official site: http://mci-school.org/ or call them at 207-487-2282.
04.
What is the application requirement for Maine Central Institute?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Maine Central Institute’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Maine Central Institute?
Yes, here are few: Foxcroft Academy, George Stevens Academy and Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Maine Central Institute’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Maine Central Institute in 2024 is $47,000 , 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@mci-school.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Maine Central Institute?
The overall rating for Maine Central Institute is B+.

The section ratings of Maine Central Institute are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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