H I . WE L C O M E T OVA .

“We visited several private boarding schools in n eW england beforetouring v ermont a cademy . after meeting With the admissions staff

and discussing our son , my Wife and i kneW that the spectrum of programsva offered – academic , athletic , and extracurricular – best suited his

needs . more importantly , our son Was excited about the prospect ofattending and living at va, an emotion he hadn ’t displayed after

other campus visits .” -mike ’s dad ’11

LO F T Y I D E A L S? YO U B ET. HOW D O O U R S T U D E N T S D E V E L O P T H E S E Q UA L I T I E S? TH E P R O C E S S B E G I N S B Y

F O L L OW I N G A R O A D M A P S H A P E D BY O U RCO R EBE L I E F S. TH E S E A R E T H E T E N E T S W E L I V E B Y E V E RY D AY.

Each member of the Vermont Academy community:n is important, has worth and dignity, and is viewed as an asset;n acts with the highest level of honesty and integrity;n will grow and develop, and is given the opportunity to do so here;n seeks and gives help when appropriate;n strives to achieve high and reasonable standards in the pursuit of personal excellence;n cultivates strengths and seeks to overcome challenges;n embraces personal and direct interaction to address issues and resolve differences;n considers the impact of their actions on both the immediate and world community

for the benefit of present and future generations.

Founded in 1876 as a co-educational, college-preparatory boarding and day school, Vermont Academy has always been a leaderin the field of education. Our 500-acre campus, nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, is the ideal location to discoverindividual talents and develop the creative problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills needed for success in college andin life. Our students are active participants with generous spirits, always striving for their personal best as they support their peersto do the same. They are of solid character, respectful of themselves and others, with a strong work ethic and compassion for thosearound them, working interdependently in a thriving community.

J U S T B E C AU S E W E H AV E D E S K SI N O U R C L A S S R O O M S D O E S N’T M E A N

W E A LWAY S U S E T H E M.

“t his past spring i had the opportunity to travel to santiago dec ompostela , spain for ten Weeks With v ermont a cademy . it turned outto be one of the best decisions i have ever made and an unforgettableexperience . every day Was different and exciting - from classes With

our spanish teachers in the beautiful san pinario monastery , to WhiteWater rafting in o rense , to visiting the l ouvre and the ei f f e l t oWer

in pa r i s, and the sagrada f amilia c athedral in barcelona . We WerealWays learning and having fun .” -magda ’1 2

CONDUCT E XPERIMENTS ON THE BANKS OF THE SAXTONS RI V E R, WRIT E P OET RY ON ROBERT FROST ’S FRON T

PORCH , PR ACTICE YOUR SPANISH WITH THE LOCAL S IN SANTIAG O DE COMP OSTELA , TEST YOUR LEG O ROB OT

AG A I NS T YO U R C L A S S M AT E’S, OR E XPLOR E B EYOND T HE M I L K YWAY FROM OUR ON -C A M P US O B S ERVATO RY.Through our innovative, hands-on education programs, Vermont Academy gives you every opportunity to connectlearning with life. Your education becomes an adventure guided by creative and capable teachers who are committedto involving every student in the learning process. We will meet you where you are, and challenge you to reach thenext level. Our AP classes and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum will meet the expectationsof the most gifted students, while our outstanding Learning Center staff provides support for those who want it.

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE L I S T

BATESCOLLEGE

BOSTON COLLEGE

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

BROWN UNIVERSITY

CARNEGIEMELLON UNIVERSITY

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

GEORGEWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

MIDDLEBURYCOLLEGE

NORTHWESTERNUNIVERSITY

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

RENSSELAERPOLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

ST. LAWRENCEUNIVERSITY

ST. MICHAEL’SCOLLEGE

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

SMITH COLLEGE

TRINITY COLLEGE

TUFTSUNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREW’S, SCOTLAND

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

UNITED STATESNAVALACADEMY

WILLIAMS COLLEGE

FROM THE MOMENT YOU JOIN OUR COMMUNIT Y , WE WORK CAREFULLY TO

DETERMINE THE RIGHT BALANCE OF ACADEMIC CHALLENGE AND E XTRA -CURRICULAR ACTIVIT Y THAT WILL SERVE YOU WELL ON THE ROAD AHE AD . Whether your goal is placement at a world-renowned university or to follow your passion tothe college that’s right for you, Vermont Academy’s rigorous academic curriculum and supportsystems will help you learn the skills for oral and written expression, critical thinking andanalysis, active listening, and the cultivation of good instincts – intellectual, creative, athletic,and social. With a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, seminar-style classes, an average class size of11, a strong advisor system, peer tutoring, and an exceptional learning skills center, VermontAcademy is a place where performance and effort are recognized and where students discoverand develop their individual talent.

RE A DY T O B E T R A N S F O R M E D?

“t hrough her experiences at va, meredith has come to understandthe link betWeen hard Work , dedication , and achievement …three years

later she is transformed into someone With a much better understandingof her capabilities , Who holds her head high ready to engage , ready to

learn , and Wanting to contribute .” -meredith ’s mom ’11

GO A H E A D. SC A R E Y O U R S E L F A L I T T L E.

“a lex spoke of the important role v ermont a cademy played in his life . h e needed the acceptance , challenge , and mentoring that va provided .steve c ady gave a lex the knoWledge , encouragement , and confidence to

pursue music . as parents We could not be more grateful .” -alex ’s mom ’09

D I S COV ER YO U R OWN C R E AT I V E TA L EN TS T H RO U G H O U R D I V ER S E O FFER I N G S I N T H E V I S UA L, P ER F O R M I N G,AND S T U D I O A RTS. WH ET H E R A RT I S YO U R L I F E– O R EV EN I F YO U ’V E N EV ER H EL D A PA I N T B RUS H– YOU ’L L

FI N D O U R C L A S S E S F U N, C H A L L E N G I N G, A N D R EWA R D I N G. Our arts faculty provide expertise in many fields of study, and it is their hope that eachstudent will embrace the arts as a life-long interest. Our studios and performing artscenter give students the spaces they need to find a voice, take the stage, and play withpassion while our beautiful rural campus provides endless inspiration and plenty ofspace for private work and contemplation.

VI S UA LART SART HISTORYPHOTOGRAPHY

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHYDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

COMPUTER STUDIOPOTTERY

STUDIO ARTDIGITAL FILMMAKING

ADVANCEDART

MU S I CART SELECTRONIC MUSIC

ELECTRONIC MUSIC INSTRUMENTSMUSIC APPRECIATION

MUSIC THEORYSOUND LAB

PE R F O R M I N GA R T SDIRECTING

CHAMBER ENSEMBLEINSTRUMENTAL, VOCAL LESSONS

INTRO TO THEATERJAZZ ENSEMBLE

VOCAL ENSEMBLE

SP O RT SOF F E R I N G SALPINE SKIING

BASEBALLBASKETBALL

CREWCROSS-COUNTRY

DANCEEQUESTRIAN

FIELD HOCKEYFREESKIGOLF

ICE HOCKEYLACROSSE

MOUNTAIN BIKINGNORDIC SKIING

OUTDOOR CHALLENGEROCK CLIMBING

SKI JUMPINGSNOWBOARDING

SOFTBALLSOCCERTENNIS

TRACK & FIELDYOGA

VE R MO N TAC A D E M Y B O A S T S A N I M P R E S S I V E2 3 AT H L E T I C O F F E R I N G S,A L L OW I N G O U R S T U D E N T S TO R E C E I V E D E D I C AT E D I N S T RU C T I O N A N D

C O A C H I N G, R E G A R D L E S S O F T H E S P O RT O R L E V E L O F C O M P E T I T I O N.Our coaches are experienced, committed members of the VA faculty, who provideexcellent guidance and support to our student-athletes, many of whom go on to attendselective colleges where they excel in both the classroom and on the athletic field.

Our 515-acre campus includes these outstanding athletic facilities:n 8 beautiful playing fieldsn Miles of cross country and Nordic trailsn One of the nicest grass playing fields in New Englandn An on-campus ski jump and lighted ski hilln An outdoor trackn A full-enclosed hockey rink with recently renovated locker roomsn Full gymnasium with climbing walln Complete workout facilitiesn Six tennis courtsn Access to nearby world-class ski mountains (Okemo, Stratton, Bromley)n Use of Winchester Stables for the equestrian team.

WO R K H A R D, P L AY H A R D. . .

“vermont a cademy ’s coaching staff demonstrates not only a passion fortheir sports , but also an interest in the lives of their athletes . f rom themoment i stepped foot on campus , i Was hooked . t he people are genuinely

caring , and the layout of the campus put va at the top of my list . ” - casey ’14

BU T WE K N OW H OWT O R E L A X T O O.

“a t v ermont a cademy , i made friendships that Will last forever . va not only prepared me for life , i had the time of my life .” -paulina ’ 0 8

SO M E T I M E S T H E S I M P L E T H I N G S I N L I F E A R E T H E M O S T I M P O RTA N T. . . Kicking back in your dorm room with friends might be the perfect way to relax on an occasional Sunday afternoon.But if you’re looking for more, you’ve got options. Vermont’s Green Mountains offer some of the best mountain biking,hiking, skiing, and snowboarding in the Northeast. We schedule several off-campus trips and on-campus activitieseach weekend and the entire community looks forward to our traditional annual events like Hayes DaysOrientation, Mountain Day, Winter Carnival, Earth Day and Spring Fling.

Our school is a close-knit community where 85% of our faculty live on campus with their families, so you couldalways check in with them for extra help on the weekend. Or...did we mention our on-campus lighted snow park?

YO U’R E D E T E R M I N E D T O F I N DT H E S C H O O L T H AT’S R I G H T F O R Y O U.

WE ’R E D E T E R M I N E D T O H E L P.C O M E V I S I T.

“i Would not be the student i am today if it Weren ’t for va. everythingfrom study skills to life s k i l l s . i am ever thankful to my boarding school

in the green mountains Which taught me so much . ” - Zach ’06 (usc ’10)

At Vermont Academy, we devote ourselves to creating confident and independent learnersthrough close personal attention in a unique

Vermont environment.

D I S TA N C E A N D D R I V I N GT I M E F R O M:

New York City: 227 miles; 4 hoursHartford: 112 miles; 1 hour 30 minutesBoston: 117 miles; 2 hours 30 minutes

Montreal: 225 miles; 4 hours 7 minutes

T H E B E S T WAY T O L E A R N A B O U TVE R M O N TAC A D E M Y I S T O V I S I T.Tours are offered year-round and can be scheduled by calling 802-869-6229

or sending an e-mail to admissions@vermontacademy.org.

VE R M O N TAC A D E M YP.O. Box 50010 Long WalkSaxtons River, VT 05154802-869-6229(fax) 802-869-6242www.vermontacademy.orginfo@vermontacademy.org

WO U L D Y O U L I K E M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N?Scan the QR code with your mobile device and visit the

prospective student page of our Web site:

QU I C K FA C T S:Founded: 1876

Coeducational: yesStudent population: 250 +/-

Average class size: 11Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

% boarding: 67 % day: 33Location: Saxtons River, VT