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Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—To Be Rather Than To Seem, Garrison Forest School's college preparatory program balances high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere that enables each student to flourish intellectually and individually. Since 1910, Garrison Forest has prepared young women has empowered girls to realize their full potential and to live lives of purpose.
Our diverse student body and boarding community brings together young women from seven states and five countries. G. Peter O'Neill, Jr., Head of School since 1994, and a dedicated faculty, administration, and staff pride themselves on close faculty/student relationships and a classroom environment focusing on personal achievement and collaborative learning. All students follow a college preparatory track and matriculate to a four-year college. Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses are offered in every discipline. We also offer a 1:1 Tablet PC program on our fully wired campus.
Located on 110 acres outside of Baltimore, the school’s park-like campus offers collegiate-quality academic, athletic, arts, and residential facilities. Our innovative partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), matches students with a Hopkins professor and lab to conduct research in science and engineering. Students may apply to be a Jenkins Fellow for an in-depth service learning project of their choice. Our new Equine and Veterinary Science program, expanded Robotics program, arts offerings, competitive interscholastic athletics (including riding and Polo at the national levels) and many clubs meet every interest, broaden horizons, and provide leadership development. With Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and other Mid-Atlantic states nearby, students enjoy a variety of weekend activities.
Garrison Forest is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.
Our diverse student body and boarding community brings together young women from seven states and five countries. G. Peter O'Neill, Jr., Head of School since 1994, and a dedicated faculty, administration, and staff pride themselves on close faculty/student relationships and a classroom environment focusing on personal achievement and collaborative learning. All students follow a college preparatory track and matriculate to a four-year college. Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses are offered in every discipline. We also offer a 1:1 Tablet PC program on our fully wired campus.
Located on 110 acres outside of Baltimore, the school’s park-like campus offers collegiate-quality academic, athletic, arts, and residential facilities. Our innovative partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), matches students with a Hopkins professor and lab to conduct research in science and engineering. Students may apply to be a Jenkins Fellow for an in-depth service learning project of their choice. Our new Equine and Veterinary Science program, expanded Robotics program, arts offerings, competitive interscholastic athletics (including riding and Polo at the national levels) and many clubs meet every interest, broaden horizons, and provide leadership development. With Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and other Mid-Atlantic states nearby, students enjoy a variety of weekend activities.
Garrison Forest is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.
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Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 8-12
All-girls
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition:
$58,700
# of Student:
570
Teacher:Student:
1:7
International Student:
5.00%
AP Courses:
13
Endowment:
$66,667/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
72%
SAT:
1775/2400
Chinese Student Facts (2016)
Acceptance Rate
7.78%
7.78%
Spots Next Year
6 - 8
6 - 8
% Chinese Student
4.62%
4.62%
TOEFL
SSAT%
SSAT
Min.
Avg.
School Gallery (56)
| All graduates (2014-2016) | ||
| 4 | University of Chicago | 1 |
| 8 | Duke University | 1 |
| 21 | Emory University | 1 |
| 23 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| 23 | University of Southern California | 2 |
| 26 | University of Virginia | 1 |
| 27 | Wake Forest University | 1 |
| 30 | Boston College | 1 |
| 30 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 |
| 32 | New York University | 2 |
| 37 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 |
| 39 | University of California: Irvine | 1 |
| 41 | Boston University | 2 |
| 41 | Tulane University | 2 |
| 47 | Penn State University Park | 1 |
| 57 | University of Maryland: College Park | 4 |
| 60 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 1 |
| 61 | Purdue University | 1 |
| 61 | Syracuse University | 1 |
| 72 | American University | 1 |
| Chinese graduates (2022) | ||
| 10 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
AP Courses
Total 13
| Art History | Biology | Calculus AB |
| Calculus BC | Environmental Science | Spanish Language and Culture |
| French Language and Culture | Psychology | Chemistry |
| English Literature and Composition | Latin | United States History |
| Chinese Language and Culture |
Extracurricular Sports
Total 16
| Badminton | Basketball | Cross Country |
| Dance | Equestrain | Field Hockey |
| Golf | Lacrosse | Polo |
| Soccer | Softball | Squash |
| Tennis | Track and Field | Indoor Soccer |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total 29
| Activities Committee | Amnesty International | Art Club |
| Athletic Association | Black Awareness Club (BAC) | Callisto |
| Cooking Club | Film Club | Focus (informal Christian group) |
| Forum | French Club | Gay Straight Alliance |
| Grizzly Guides | International Students Club | Jewish Students Association |
| Junior Assistants | Latin Club | Model United Nations Club |
| Multicultural Student Alliance | Peer Educators/ Peer Mentors | Prefects |
| Ragged Robins (Junior/Senior a cappella group) | Riding Club | Service League |
| Service League (community service groups) | Soup Kitchen (community service group) | Spanish Club |
| The Paw Print (student newspaper) | The Ragged Robin (yearbook) |
Data Source
*Official data sources including school websites and admission offices.
*Public data sources including: yelp.com, city-data.com.
*User generated data for section Q&A and section Review.
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1910 |
| School Website |
| http://www.gfs.org |
| School Address |
| 300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 |
| State |
| Maryland |
| Phone Number |
| (410) 559-3111 |
| Admission Office Email |
| admission@gfs.org |
| Campus Size |
| 100 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 24% |
| Religious Affiliation |
| No Religious Affiliation |
Application
| Deadline |
| 02/10 |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:5267 SSAT:3358 ISEE:210580 |
| Pre Interview |
| Required Vericant |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| SSAT,ISEE,TOEFL |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 29 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 0 -0 |
Toefl
SSAT
SAT/ACT
School
FS Avg
Total 11
-
4.4
/ 5
-
Total 2
-
Overall
4.0 / 5 -
Academics
4.3 / 5 -
Campus
4.0 / 5 -
Student Life
4.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
4.5 / 5 -
Transportation
4.3 / 5
