April Featured Schools

Yarmouth High School
Yarmouth, ME

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Yarmouth High School is an Apple Distinguished School and was named one of America’s best high schools by Newsweek, US News, and the Washington Post;
  
• Recently voted the #4 Best Public High School in Maine
  
• Beautiful town located along the coast of Maine with access to Portland, Freeport, and Boston (two hours)
  
• School offers lots of sports including less common ones like Nordic skiing, sailing, and ultimate frisbee
  
• They currently offer 15 AP courses

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• No scholarships  available

AVAILABILITY:

• Accepting grades 11 and 12
• 3.0 GPA required
  
• Accepts students from all countries
  
• Has four spots open to CIEE

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Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Erie, Pennsylvania

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• A Blue Ribbon and nationally recognized college preparatory school
• The school offers a wide range of courses at the college prep, honors, and International Baccalaureate (IB) levels
• Fantastic residential facilities that are open year round with international and US co-ed 9-12th graders
• ​Many volunteer, extracurricular, and sport activities students are encouraged to be involved with

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• $5,000 recurring scholarship for qualified non-Chinese applicants
• $7,000 one-time lump sum that can be applied either in full, or spread out

AVAILABILITY:

• Accepting grades 9,10,11
• 2.5 GPA, but flexible with ELTiS or low GPA students
• Has many spots available
• Accepts students from all countries

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Pacifica Christian High School
Santa Monica, California

KEY SELLING POINTS:

• Rigorous arts program, great option for students considering careers in music or film
• Multi-million dollar renovation project completed within the past year, including state of the art technology for the newly implemented  STEM program
• Located in the heart of Santa Monica, within walking distance of the beach and the famous Santa Monica pier
• 10 sports offerings, including beach volleyball in the spring
• School is quite comprehensive, offering opportunities in student government, spiritual life, community service, and over 18 clubs led and organized by students. Examples include a surf club, and video game design club, a feminist club, and an environmental protection club

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Up to 10% off tuition, dependent on student

AVAILABILITY:

• Accepting grades 9, 10, 11
• Accepts students from all countries;
• 3-5 spots available