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The Masters School is a coeducational, college preparatory school located on 96 wooded acres, just 35 minutes north of New York City. Students and teachers make full use of great campus facilities as well as one of the most exciting classrooms in the world--New York City. As a boarding and day school, this is a place of high standards, great achievement, and hard work. But this is also a place of creativity, diversity, and fun. The curriculum is challenging. The athletic teams are competitive and accomplished. The arts program is exceptional. An engagement with the School's community service program has been a guiding principle since the School's founding in 1877.
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Official information of The Masters School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A Boarding
A- Matriculation
A Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B+ Reviews
B Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $72,000
Day S. Tuition: $45,900
# of Students: 531
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 16%
AP Courses: 15
Endowment: $111,111/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1335/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 4
#2 Harvard College 1
#5 Yale University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 4
#9 Northwestern University 4
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 4
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 4
#17 Rice University 4
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 4
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 4
#28 Tufts University 4
#28 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 4
#34 University of Rochester 4
#36 Boston College 1
#40 College of William and Mary 4
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 4
#42 Boston University 4
#42 Brandeis University 4
#42 Tulane University 4
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 4
LAC #9 Middlebury College 4
#49 Lehigh University 4
#49 Northeastern University 4
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 University of Miami 4
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 4
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 4
LAC #13 Hamilton College 4
#68 Fordham University 4
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 4
#79 American University 4
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
#84 Bennington College 4
LAC #17 Barnard College 4
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 4
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 4
LAC #22 University of Richmond 4
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 4
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 4
LAC #30 Kenyon College 4
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 4
LAC #38 Skidmore College 4
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 4
LAC #50 Dickinson College 4
Babson College 4
Berklee College of Music 1
Emerson College 1
Juilliard School 1
McGill University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
English Language and Composition
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 20)
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Performing
String
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Performing
String
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Game Design
Media
Photo
Photography
Studio Art
Video
Architecture
Audio Recording
Design
Storytelling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 38)
Anime Club
Art Club
Classics Club
Cooking Club
DAA (Dobbs Athletic Association)
Debate Club
Dragon Club
Football Club
French Club
Gaming Club
Anime Club
Art Club
Classics Club
Cooking Club
DAA (Dobbs Athletic Association)
Debate Club
Dragon Club
Football Club
French Club
Gaming Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Gold Key Society
Improv Club
International Club
Latin Club
Masterpieces (yearbook)
MISH (Masters Interested in Sharing and Helping)
Model UN
Onyx
One Love
Operation Smile
Panache (literary magazine)
REEF
SADD
Spanish Club
Touring Talent
Tower (student newspaper)
Ubuntu
49 Clinton
Cabaret Troupe
Dohters
Muse
The Naturals
Outspoken
Phoenix
Positive Rhythm
Salty Dogs
Urban Connection
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Contact Info

Official website
49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-479-6420
admission@mastersny.org
New York

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1877
Campus Size: 96 acres
Boarding Rate: 27%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 8103
SSAT: 4948

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 36)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.5 / 5 Overall
4.5 / 5 Academics
4.5 / 5 Campus
4.5 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Masters School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Masters School.
The Masters School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, New York, US. It was founded 1877 , and currently has about 531 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.mastersny.org.
02.
Does The Masters School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Masters School is offering 15 AP courses.

In recent years, 68 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Masters School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Masters School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2021, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard College, Yale University and Stanford University.
04.
What is the application requirement for The Masters School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Masters 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).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Masters School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Masters School in 2024 is $76,800 , 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@mastersny.org .
06.
Where is The Masters School located?
The Masters School is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is The Masters School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Masters School is among the most popular schools, within top 34 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Masters School has been favorited by 835 users.
08.
How to start with an application with The Masters School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Masters School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Masters School’s official site: http://www.mastersny.org or call them at 914-479-6420.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Masters School?
Yes, here are few: EF Academy - New York, The Harvey School and The Storm King School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Masters School?
The overall rating for The Masters School is A.

The section ratings of The Masters School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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