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Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, Miss Porter`s School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter`s offers a diverse high school experience with 320 students hailing from 27 states and representing 16 countries.The school educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape a changing world.
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Official information of Miss Porter's School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12
All-girls
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $68,725
# of Students: 332
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 13%
AP Courses: 22
Endowment: $385,542/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 88%
SAT: 1280/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
Babson College 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Emerson College 1
Roger Williams University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 22)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Microeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Sports

(Total 16)
Badminton
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Badminton
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 11)
Painting
Drawing
Pottery
Photography
Filmmaking
Printmaking
Art History
Digital Art
Drama
Dance
Painting
Drawing
Pottery
Photography
Filmmaking
Printmaking
Art History
Digital Art
Drama
Dance
Music
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 45)
AIDS Awareness Club
Am I (Analyzing Media Intellectually
Internally & Internationally)
Animal Rights Club
Animation Club
Archive Club
Art Appreciation Club
Asian Club
Athletic Association
Christian Fellowship Club
AIDS Awareness Club
Am I (Analyzing Media Intellectually
Internally & Internationally)
Animal Rights Club
Animation Club
Archive Club
Art Appreciation Club
Asian Club
Athletic Association
Christian Fellowship Club
Concordia (community service club)
Culture Club
Debate Club
Democrats Club
Earth Club
French Club
HACIA Democracy Club
Hispanic Cultural Club
International Student Club
Jewish Student Union
Knitting Club
LOV (Ladies of Vitality)
MAFIA (Making Amateur Fun of Improv Arts)
Model UN
Perilhettes (senior singing group)
Players Mandolin Performance Troupe
Show More (20 extracurriculars)Poetry Club
Republican Club
Salmagundy (newspaper)
Science Bowl
Sister-to-Sister
Society for National and International Affairs
Spectrum
Spirit Squad
STAND
Stock Market Club
Student Activities
Student Peace Alliance
Sushi Club
Tea Club
Tour Guides (admissions)
UBUNTU (Africa Club)
Warm Hands
Warm Hearts
Watu Wazuri (multicultural organization)
Youth in Action Group
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1843
Campus Size: 50 acres
Boarding Rate: 65%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL
School Code:
TOEFL: 8606
SSAT: 5122
ISEE: 70210

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 28)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
4.5 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.5 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 97)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Miss Porter's School

01.
Tell me a bit about Miss Porter's School.
Miss Porter's School is All-girls private boarding school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1843, and currently has about 332 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.porters.org.
06.
Where is Miss Porter's School located?
Miss Porter's School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 90 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Miss Porter's School have rigorous academic requirements?
Miss Porter's School is offering 22 AP courses.

Miss Porter's School also have 88% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Miss Porter's School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Miss Porter's School is among the most popular schools, within top 70 for all US schools.

Also Miss Porter's School has been favorited by 459 users.
03.
Where do Miss Porter's School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021, some students attended University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University and Northwestern University.
08.
How to start with an application with Miss Porter's School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Miss Porter's School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Miss Porter's School’s official site: http://www.porters.org or call them at 860-409-3530.
04.
What is the application requirement for Miss Porter's School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Miss Porter's 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).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Miss Porter's School?
Yes, here are few: The Ethel Walker School, Emma Willard School and The Taft School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Miss Porter's School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Miss Porter's School in 2024 is $71,470 ~ $73,615, 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 admission@missporters.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Miss Porter's School?
The overall rating for Miss Porter's School is A.

The section ratings of Miss Porter's School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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