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Emma Willard School

About

Emma Willard School, founded in 1814 atop Mount Ida in Troy, is a historic, inclusive boarding and day school for girls in grades 9 through 12 and was the first school of higher learning for young women in the United States.

What to know

  • The campus blends Gothic stone architecture with 137 acres of green space.
  • Its mission fosters a love of learning, intellectual habits, and leadership to shape the world.
  • Boston, New York City, and Montreal are each about three hours away.
  • Events include a speaker series, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Fall Family Weekend.
  • A writing center opportunity fund sends students to summer writing programs.

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