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Known for academic rigor and close faculty-student relationships, Taft fosters personal responsibility, honor, and an achievement ethic in all areas of school life: intellectual, artistic, athletic, and extracurricular. Our 220-acre campus features: 59,500-volume library; Lady Ivy Kwok Wu Science and Math Center; Sony Virtuoso Language Lab; Mark W. Potter Art Gallery; 2 theaters; 18-hole golf course; 2 ice hockey arenas; 16 tennis courts (4 indoor); 8 squash courts; six-lane, all-weather track; 11 playing fields; 200-course curriculum. A diverse student body from 33 states and 27 countries is supported with $6.6 million in aid.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition:
$56,500
# of Student:
594
Teacher:Student:
1:5
International Student:
17.00%
AP Courses:
26
Endowment:
$323,232/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
72%
SAT:
1000/1600
Chinese Student Facts (2016)
Acceptance Rate
3.00%
3.00%
Spots Next Year
6
6
% Chinese Student
2.52%
2.52%
TOEFL
SSAT%
SSAT
Min.
Avg.
| Gender | Grade | City | Current Schools | Type | TOEFL | SSAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 9th | 北京 | International School | Matriculation | 110-120 | >95% |
 christina wang |
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他是一个阳光开朗帅气活泼的男孩，从6岁起就开始练习架子鼓，具备专业水准。为了突显其开放的心态以及多元化的背景，他将中国鼓和西方架子鼓融合起来自己编曲，给招生官留下了深刻的印象。他连续几年参加贵州、河南贫困地区的支教活动，号召同学捐书捐物，精心的体现在不同素材里，非常自然的体现了他的爱心和同情心。
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| F | 9th | 北京 | International School | Matriculation | N/A | >95% | 学美教育陈老师 |
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学生国际学校口语好，多才多艺，跳舞、声乐、网球都擅长。往年走访过很多美高，比较了解。
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| Gender | Grade | City | Current Schools | Type | TOEFL | SSAT | Source |
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| M | 9th | 北京 | China Public School | Matriculation | 100-110 | >95% |
christina wang |
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顶尖公立的学术能力和科技创新能力在文书中的充分贯穿是取得成功的关键。
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School Videos (1)
视频: Taft School - Super Sunday 2012
School Gallery (5)
| All graduates (2010-2014) | ||
| 1 | Princeton University | 9 |
| 2 | Harvard College | 5 |
| 3 | Yale University | 10 |
| 4 | Columbia University | 11 |
| 4 | Stanford University | 7 |
| 8 | Duke University | 5 |
| 9 | University of Pennsylvania | 6 |
| 10 | Johns Hopkins University | 7 |
| 12 | Dartmouth College | 8 |
| 14 | Brown University | 5 |
| 15 | Cornell University | 16 |
| 15 | Vanderbilt University | 7 |
| 18 | University of Notre Dame | 5 |
| 21 | Emory University | 6 |
| 21 | Georgetown University | 34 |
| 23 | University of Southern California | 12 |
| 26 | University of Virginia | 18 |
| 27 | Tufts University | 19 |
| 27 | Wake Forest University | 8 |
| 30 | Boston College | 18 |
| Chinese graduates (2019) | ||
| 4 | Stanford University | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 26
| Art History | Biology | Calculus AB |
| Calculus BC | Computer Science A | European History |
| French Language and Culture | Latin | Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | Statistics | English Language and Composition |
| English Literature and Composition | Environmental Science | Chemistry |
| Comparative Government and Politics | Music Theory | World History |
| Chinese Language and Culture | United States Government and Politics | United States History |
| Human Geography | Macroeconomics | Physics 1 |
| Physics 2 | Studio Art: 2-D Design |
AP Scores
In the year of 2018 - 2018, 382 students took
a total of 926 AP exams,
65% resulted in scores of 4+,
86% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
18
| Drawing | Ceramics | Video |
| Photography | Sculpture | Painting |
| Studio Art | Art History | Music |
| Piano | Jazz | Music Theory |
| Dance | Acting | Public Speaking |
| Stagecraft | Tech Theater | Theater |
Extracurricular Sports
Total 19
| Baseball | Basketball | Crew |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | Football |
| Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer |
| Softball | Squash | Tennis |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
| Ice Hockey | Sailing | Skiing |
| Riding |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total 60
| Admissions Council | AIDS Awareness | Amnesty International |
| Art Club | Asian Club | C.H.A.T. |
| Chamber Ensemble | Chess Club | Class Committee |
| Collegium Musicum | Corridor Monitors | Dance Club |
| Day Student Council | Debate Club | Diversity Committee |
| Economics Club | F.O.C.U.S. | French Club |
| Harry Potter Club | Honor Court | Hydrox |
| I.S.P. | International Club | Introductory Soccer |
| Introductory Squash | Introductory Tennis | J.E.T.S. |
| Japanese Club | Jazz Band | Jewish Student Organization |
| Masque and Dagger | Math Club | Model U.N. |
| Oriocos | Outdoors Program | Peer Tutors |
| Perspective | Poetry Club | Press Club |
| Red Inc. (Literary Magazine) | Red Rhino Foundation | Republican Club |
| S.H.O.U.T. | School Monitors | Spanish Club |
| Step Team | Student Ambassadors | Student Tutoring at Taft |
| TAALSA (Taft Asian Afro-Latino Student Alliance) | Taft Environmental Awareness Movement | TEAM |
| The Annual (Yearbook) | The Papyrus (School Newspaper) | The Red Sweater Club |
| Tour Guides | United Cultures at Taft | Volunteer Council |
| Wall and Rock Climbing | WRED Radio | Yoga |
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 |
| 1890 |
| School Website |
| http://www.taftschool.org |
| School Address |
| 110 Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT 06795 |
| State |
| Connecticut |
| Phone Number |
| 860-945-7700 |
| Admission Office Email |
| Admissions@TaftSchool.org |
| Campus Size |
| 220 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 82% |
| Religious Affiliation |
| No Religious Affiliation |
Application
| Deadline |
| 01/15 |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:3834 SSAT:7600 |
| Pre Interview |
| Required Vericant |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| SSAT,TOEFL |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 15 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 0 -0 |
Toefl
SSAT
SAT/ACT
School
FS Avg
Total 14
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5.0
/ 5
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Total 0
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Overall
0.0 / 5 -
Academics
0.0 / 5 -
Campus
0.0 / 5 -
Student Life
0.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 -
Transportation
0.0 / 5
