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Director of Admissions We often hear that it’s easy to spot an Archer girl. She is bright, creative, kind and motivated. Furthermore, when she graduates, she is a self-confident, entrepreneurial young woman with an unbridled desire to achieve greatness. Archer’s philosophy is best expressed by our school motto, “Ambitious, Joyful Learning.’’ We take pride in our unparalleled, research-based teaching methods, excellent outcomes and happy culture. Archer is known for its inclusive environment that fosters sisterhood and collaboration. We want our students to lead balanced lives and to find the joy in all that they do – inside and outside the classroom. At the core of an Archer education are our faculty who are experts in their fields but also masters in the fine art of teaching. Our school offers a rigorous academic program where the teachers are dedicated and supportive. We expect Archer girls to be ambitious and achieve their fullest potential. Our students enroll in the most highly selective colleges and universities in the country. Experience Archer for yourselves. Consider attending an open house, a neighborhood coffee, a campus tour – or all three. Please be in touch with the Admissions Office to discuss how Archer and your daughter might be the right match. We look forward to meeting you and your daughter soon. Sincerely,
Felicia Paik Director of Admissions
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STUDENT POPULATION
460 6th to 12th Graders
36%
students of color
Students come from 146 different schools and 92 different zip codes throughout the city.
$2.9
million
in financial aid was awarded for the 2013/14 school year.
26%
of
students receive some form of financial aid.
FACULTY
63 7:1
Total Faculty
Student to Teacher Ratio
71% 27%
of Faculty have advanced degrees Male Faculty
19%
Faculty of color
COURSE OFFERINGS & STUDENT LIFE
134 11 Courses Including:
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APs
Research in Science Honors
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Literature of Fantasy & Fairy Tale
Spanish Culture and Context
Gallery Management & Design
77%
30+
of
mostly student-run and student-initiated activities.
Juniors and Seniors currently take an AP Course.
Athletic Teams Include:
Equestrian
Basketball
Tennis
Beach Volleyball
Volleyball
Softball
Cross Country
Track
Soccer
Swimming
ARCHER FACTS Admissions
Transportation
Approximately 4 applicants for every enrollment space.
Bus or carpool
8 bus routes
Application Deadline
Early and late afternoon buses to accommodate after school activities
January 14, 2014 For more information, please visit www.archer.org/admissions. Decisions are made by an Admissions Committee comprised of faculty and administrators.
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Open Houses October 13, 2013 from 1 – 4 p.m. November 10, 2013 from 1 – 4 p.m. January 12, 2014 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Memberships
Flexible Tuition & Merit Scholarship Deadline
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS)
California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
College Entrance Examination Board
Online School for Girls
A Better Chance (ABC)
The Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs
Young Eisner Scholars
January 14, 2014 For more information, visit www.archer.org/affordingarcher.
Campus Built in 1931 by famed California architect William Mooser, listed as a Los Angeles Cultural/Historic monument. 95,000 square feet of interior space including a 6,000 square foot library, four acres of playing fields and outdoor space.
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Visiting
ARCHER One way to gain a true sense of the Archer experience is to visit our campus. We welcome you and offer several opportunities for visitors to see the school in action. Go to the “Visiting Archer� page of our website for the most up-to-date information. In addition, please call our office if you have any questions.
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Interview Tours for Applicant Families Upon receiving and processing your application, we will call you to set up an interview, which includes a student-led tour of our campus. Each tour lasts a half hour. An Archer Ambassador will lead your family through the school and will answer any questions you might have.
Events at Archer for Families We invite your entire family to attend athletic competitions, presentations, productions, exhibitions or hear guest speakers at Archer.
Campus Tours for Parents Prospective parents are welcome to participate in a campus tour led by Archer Parent Ambassadors. These tours give you a chance to observe classes and see the campus on a typical day. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Admissions Office.
Dates for Open Houses, Neighborhood Coffees and Campus Tours can be found in the Admissions Calendar on page 7. For Events information, please see Archer in Action on page 26.
Open Houses for Families
Campus Visits for Students
Open Houses are events where prospective students and parents can familiarize themselves with Archer. You will have the chance to connect with our faculty, administration and students. Parents attend curriculum and student-life information sessions while students participate in hands-on classroom activities. In order to reserve a space for an Open House, follow the instructions within our website, or call the Admissions Office.
Archer’s Open House is designed to give prospective students an appreciation for what happens in our classrooms. However, for those applicants who would like additional experience in an all-girls’ classroom, we offer campus visits. In accordance with Consortium guidelines, applicants for 7th grade may visit from mid-January through February of 2014 only. Visits are voluntary and space is limited. Families must call the Admissions Office to set up a visit.
Neighborhood Coffees for Prospective Parents Join Head of School, Elizabeth English and Director of Admissions, Felicia Paik in the home of a current Archer family as we discuss educating our daughters for leadership in the 21st century. Dates are listed on our website, and space is limited. To make a reservation at a Neighborhood Coffee near you, please call the Admissions Office.
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Honoring Our Founders Celebrated each year, Founders’ Day is Archer’s special way of recognizing our founders and celebrating the impact of women in leadership. The Archer community gathers together for a special assembly featuring speakers and musical performances to honor the creative courage and academic daring that continues to build from our founders’ vision.
The Maypole Tradition For more than three decades, a Maypole has appeared on the front lawn of Archer’s historic campus in Brentwood. The Maypole has been part of the spring landscape on this stretch of Sunset Boulevard since 1981, when the original was installed by an anonymous benefactor. At the time, Archer was the Eastern Star Home, designed by William Mooser III in 1931. Since the school moved into the building in 1999, Archer students herald each spring with a long-anticipated Maypole dance and celebration on the last day of school.
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DATE
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
September 11, 2013
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September 25, 2013
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 9, 2013
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Coffees for Parents DATE
TIME
LOCATION
September 20, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Santa Monica
September 27, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Sherman Oaks
October 4, 2013
9:00 a.m..
Hancock Park
October 24, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Westwood
November 5, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Brentwood
November 14, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Pacific Palisades
Open House Sundays
ISEE at Archer
DATE
TIME
October 13, 2013
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
November 10, 2013
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
January 12, 2014
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
December 7, 2013
Decision Mailing Dates DIVISION
MAIL DATE
RESPONSE DUE
Upper School Division Mailing
March 7, 2014
March 18, 2014
Middle School Division Mailing
March 14, 2014
March 24, 2014
ADMISSIONS CALENDAR
Campus Tours for Parents
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We’re looking for ambitious girls entering ninth grade who would thrive in our engaging, inclusive environment and grow into critically thinking, compassionate and influential leaders.
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We seek girls with the passion to create, the drive to succeed, the confidence to take risks and the responsibility to handle the rewards. These girls may not have been considering an independent school – or an all-girls’ school for that matter – but earning an Artemis Merit Scholarship could change all that.
About the Artemis Merit Scholarship The scholarship is awarded to students applying for 9th grade for the 2014-2015 school year. Recipients are granted $10,000 each year of high school at Archer for a total of $40,000.
Candidates must be nominated by a community leader no later than December 13, 2013. Admissions applications must be submitted by January 14, 2014. The Artemis Scholars Program application must be submitted by January 14, 2014.
Once enrolled at Archer, Artemis Scholars maintain a strong GPA, fulfill a range of community involvement activities, and complete an independent research project.
To learn more, visit www.archer.org/meritscholarship or call the Admissions Office at 310-873-7037.
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“I encourage you to call about applying for Flexible Tuition at Archer. The application process is very streamlined and there is always someone available to answer your questions and explain the process.� ~ Archer Parent
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Affording An Archer Education Archer leads the Los Angeles independent school community in its inclusive and transparent approach to making an independent school education affordable to families who might otherwise never consider it. With 26% of families currently participating in the Flexible Tuition Program, Archer stands as a model for the future of educational access and affordability.
What Is Flexible Tuition? Our Flexible Tuition Program adjusts tuition and fees according to a family’s ability to pay. The program is comprehensive and applies to uniforms, textbooks, transportation, technology, and other fees. We understand that the cost of an independent school education stands as a formidable barrier for many families. Archer’s Flexible Tuition Program seeks to remove that barrier. For the current school year (2013-2014), Archer allocated more than $2.9 million in Flexible Tuition. The average grant is 68%, and Flexible Tuition reached 26% of the student body.
Who Should Apply? Families who are actively seeking a girls’ school experience for their daughter but are concerned about affordability should consider the Flexible Tuition Program at Archer. While it is difficult to define a “typical” Flexible Tuition candidate, a common thread among families who qualify is a demonstration of both need and financial responsibility.
How To Apply For Flexible Tuition. Download Archer’s Flexible Tuition application materials at www.archer.org/ affordingarcher. Families are encouraged to turn in application materials as soon as possible to be considered for Flexible Tuition. All application materials must be sent directly to Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) by January 14, 2014. Application materials include: IRS Form 4506 and federal income tax returns. 2013 returns are due no later than April 15, 2014.
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Flexible Tuition Program
EXPLANATION OF METHOD How does Archer decide who pays what? There are five key factors in determining a family’s financial strength and, therefore, a Flexible Tuition amount. Within each category below, you will find typical items.
Assets
Filing Status
Family assets may include: taxable wages, if selfemployed, income drawn as salary but not included as business profit, taxable dividend and/or interest income, alimony received, pensions, annuities, rent, royalties, estates or trusts, household expenses paid by separated or divorced spouse in lieu of alimony, unemployment compensation, capital gains, 2013 taxable IRA distributions, Keogh plan payments, profits from a business, child support received, Social Security benefits, real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, investments and student income/assets.
Filing status: divorced, separated, never married, or widowed. Awards will not be considered unless complete financial information is received from both parents. If parents are separated, divorced, or never married, both parents are required to complete the Flexible Tuition application. It is expected that both parents and appropriate stepparents contribute to the education of their daughter regardless of legal agreements. Archer’s Flexible Tuition Committee does not feel bound by the assertion that one parent disclaims responsibility for educational expenses.
Expenses & Debt
Number of Children in Non-Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Typical expenses and debts: educational expenses, encumbrances against home, medical/dental expenses, debts for investments, prolonged illness, unemployment, past business debts, uninsured natural disasters, past funeral expenses, legal fees, nursing home/assisted living care, closing costs for home purchases/refinancing, child support, costs for a child with special needs, and child care.
Non-Working Parent If all children in a family are over the age of six, it is expected that both parents will be employed. If one parent chooses not to work, we impute a full-time income at minimum wage ($8/hour or $16,640) to that parent for the purposes of calculating Flexible Tuition.
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Archer looks for equal commitment to paying tuition for all children in a family. Therefore, we prorate tuition charged per child if it isn’t already equivalent. Students in college have many more resources available to them. We determine that college-age students can take advantage of those resources such as working, student loans and scholarships.
Archer is a member of Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST), which helps independent schools across the country determine the financial strength of a family. In reviewing each Flexible Tuition application, the Committee considers the FAST recommendation along with the additional required financial information the family is asked to provide.
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This is an example of a family of two. Parent is widowed and working full time. Parent has a company-owned car. With a home equity cap in place, an income protection allowance given and a cost of living in Los Angeles adjustment made, the following determination is summarized: Family Income $120,000 Family Assets $350,000 in home equity $5,000 in checking account Debts $500,000 unpaid mortgage $4,000 consumer debt $1,000 in dental costs Family Contribution $17,700 for Tuition and Fees (Family Pays 50% Tuition)
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This is an example of a family of four. Parents are married, filing jointly, both full-time employees. They own one car outright. Their youngest is in preschool and they pay $900/year for his schooling. They rent an apartment for $1,000/month. With an income protection allowance given and a cost of living in Los Angeles adjustment made, the following determination is summarized: Family Income $40,000 Family Assets $600 in savings Debts $1,500 medical expenses $400 piano lessons Family Contribution $1,770 for Tuition and Fees (Family Pays 5% Tuition)
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This is an example of a family of four. Parents are married, filing jointly and are both self-employed. They own two cars. One child is in independent school, the other in public. With a home equity cap in place, an income protection allowance given, and a cost of living in Los Angeles adjustment made, the following determination is summarized: Family Income $275,000 Family Assets $25,000 home equity $20,000 in savings Debts $650,000 unpaid mortgage $30,000 student loans $5,000 car debt $3,000 medical expenses $60,000 consumer debt Family Contribution $35,400 for Tuition and Fees (Does not qualify for Flexible Tuition)
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ARCHER FACT: 1 in 4 families participate in the Flexibile Tuition Program
Flexible Tuition Program
FREQUENTLY ASKE If we apply for Flexible Tuition, will it affect our daughter’s application for admission? No. The Admissions Committee considers an applicant based on her own merit. A family’s financial situation is neither considered nor discussed in Admissions deliberations.
Will all students eligible for Flexible Tuition receive it? Unfortunately, no. Every year there are more qualified applicants for Flexible Tuition than available funds. There is a wait-pool in the event that funds become available.
Is preference given to any particular group? While currently enrolled Archer students receive priority, no other outside factor affects the distribution of Flexible Tuition. However, any qualified Flexible Tuition application completed after our deadline of January 14, 2014 will automatically be placed in the Flexible Tuition wait-pool.
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If I qualify but do not get Flexible Tuition at the time of my daughter’s application to Archer, can I reapply for Flexible Tuition in subsequent years? Yes. However, the likelihood of participating in the Flexible Tuition Program would be significantly reduced. Archer strives to maintain stability and equity in the Flexible Tuition budget by allocating and dispensing financial resources evenly throughout the grade levels. While our committee will accept and review your application, you should be aware that our budget will have been set based upon our commitment to the Flexible Tuition allocated in the previous year. This typically leaves little room for approving additional Flexible Tuition. If you believe you will qualify for Flexible Tuition in future years, we expect that you will not enroll your child for the first year without it.
Who can I contact about Flexible Tuition? Contact Jessica McCullagh, Business Office Coordinator, at 310-873-7018 or jmccullagh@archer.org.
ED QUESTIONS What does Flexible Tuition cover? In addition to receiving Flexible Tuition, the same percentage amount applies to the expenses for school uniforms, one set of fitness uniforms (two t-shirts, two shorts, sweatshirt and sweatpants), one full set of required textbooks, and one student planner.
What doesn’t Flexible Tuition cover? Flexible Tuition does not cover lunch, purchases at the Student Store, optional uniform items, shoes, class supplies, additional copies of textbooks, donations, or optional travel and further opportunities for enriched studies. Please note: exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Flexible Tuition Committee.
Is Flexible Tuition automatically renewed each year? No. A family must reapply for Flexible Tuition each year. Flexible Tuition application materials are typically available in September and must be submitted by January 14, 2014. Given the same financial circumstances, a family can generally expect to receive the same amount in Flexible Tuition each year, adjusted pursuant to the percentage increase in Archer’s tuition and fees, if any.
2013-2014 TUITION & FEES Tuition $31,900
How is Flexible Tuition different from financial aid?
Transportation, Services & Facilities Fee
$3,500
New Student Fee
$3,000
Flexible Tuition seeks to increase access to independent schools and is a model of tuition assistance that is based on a family’s ability to pay rather than how much the school can give.
Books & Uniforms
$700
The average grant is 68%, and Flexible Tuition reached 26% of the student body in the 2013-2014 school year. 1515
Girls thrive in an educational setting tailored to their social and cognitive needs. Girls’ schools’ classrooms foster the collaborative style of learning by building a mutually supportive community of learners where classmates work together and individuals are encouraged to thrive and express themselves. “The Girls’ School Advantage” The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
At Archer, our students push themselves to take risks and thus discover their passions and reach their full potential. In tandem with that, girls are also expected to support their schoolmates’ endeavors in the classroom, at the field, in the lab and at competitions. Archer girls take pride in the achievements of their sisters.
STEM at Archer At Archer, we believe that math, science, and engineering are for everyone, not just a select few. All girls are engaged in a rigorous, integrated curriculum that provides a deliberate balance between cultivating scientific and mathematical literacy and encouraging innovation. Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum.
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Head of School Founded by three highly academic and intellectual women, Archer was always intended to be an innovative school, a place where every programmatic decision is based on current research about how girls learn, develop, and thrive. And we have always believed that the ultimate worth of an Archer education lies in the promise of its outcomes. Â The certainty of that promise is readily apparent in our hallways and our classrooms every day. Like our faculty and our parents, visitors to our campus often remark how unusually poised and stunningly confident Archer girls are. To my mind, the more important thing to note is the competence underlying that confidence. Regardless of her background, talents, or plans for the future, an Archer girl gains mastery of core competencies essential for success in the 21st century world. This outcome shapes the path our graduates will take for the rest of their lives. When asked to reflect on the impact their education has had, our alumnae invariably trace who they become and what they achieve directly back to their unique, transformative experiences at Archer. Â An Archer girl knows the value of her education, even while she is in the midst of it, and is always happy to have an opportunity to talk to prospective students and parents about what makes her school at once an ambitious and joyful place. I invite you to visit our campus, get to know our community, and see for yourself all that can be possible at The Archer School for Girls.
Elizabeth English Head of School
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2013-2014
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
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English 6: Journey of Self History 6: Ancient Civilizations Math 6 & Introduction to Integrated Math Science 6: Earth Science Language Foundations: Latin Fitness & Wellness Arts 6: A Year-long course introducing the visual and performing arts Music: Middle School Choir, Middle School Orchestra Community Service: 4 hours Language of Technology: Computer Programming
English 7: Novel Ideas History 7: World Cultures Intro to Integrated Math or Integrated Math I Science 7: Life Science French A, Latin A, or Spanish A Fitness & Wellness Arts 7: Art, Performance & Digital Art Music: Middle School Chorus, Middle School Orchestra Community Service: 8 hours
English 8: Coming of Age History 8: U.S. History Integrated Math I or II Science 8: Physical Science French B, Latin B, or Spanish B Fitness & Wellness Arts 8: Exploring the Arts (Two semester-long electives: Photography, Mixed Media, Ceramics
& Sculpture, Performance & Improvisation, Film & Television, Dance Performance Group) Music: Middle School Choir, Middle School Orchestra Community Service: 10 hours
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2013-2014
UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
Upper School course offerings are listed by department due to the fact that many courses include mixed grade levels.
Modern & Classical Languages FRENCH: French I French II
Mathematics
History
Integrated Math II
Ancient World History (9)
Standard and Honors
Integrated Math III
Modern World History (10)
French III French IV AP French Language AP French Language and Culture
SPANISH:
Standard and Honors
US History
Spanish I
Pre-Calculus
AP US History (11)
Spanish II
Standard and Honors
Calculus
AP Art History (11 & 12) AP Human Geography (11 & 12)
AP Calculus AB
Spanish IV AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Calculus BC Statistics
Spanish III
LATIN: HISTORY SEMINARS (11 & 12)* The Voice of Democracy: Elections in the United States (Fall) Political and Cultural History of the Cold War (Fall)
Latin I Latin II Latin III Latin IV AP Latin Literature: Vergil
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Spring) Ethics: Historical Traditions and Contemporary Challenges (Spring) *Honors credit available
SENIOR SEMINARS: Senior Seminar in French Spanish Culture and Context Spanish Conversation Senior Seminar in Latin
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Upper School Curriculum Requirements Subjects & Years Required: English (4), History/Social Sciences (3), Mathematics (3), Science (3), Modern & Classical Languages (3), Fitness (2), Human Development (2.5), College Guidance (1.5), Visual & Performing Arts (1)
Science
Online School for Girls
Electives FITNESS AND WELLNESS:
Biology (Honors) (11)
Archer partners with the Online School for Girls to offer a wide range of courses including:
Research in Science Honors I
AP Psychology
Research in Science Honors II
AP Macro Economics
Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science
Systems Biology and Disease
AP Statistics
AP Human Geography
AP US & Comparative Government
Theatre Introduction: Improvisation, Acting and Performance
AP Music Theory
Advanced Theatre Lab
Music Theory: Beyond the AP
VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS:
Conceptual Physics (9) Physics (Honors) (9) Chemistry (Honors) (10)
AP Human Geography
English English 9: Foundations
ENGLISH: Creative Writing
Peer Support
PERFORMING ARTS: Upper School Dance Performance Company I Upper School Dance Performance Company II Music and Technology Sound Design for Television/Film & Stage
Filmmaking: Introduction and Advanced Introduction to Ceramics
Forensic Science
Advanced Ceramics
AP Government
Studio Art
Computer Programming Genetics
AP Studio Art Gallery Management and Design The Master Print Art and Technology
English 10 (Honors): Global Identities
Portfolio: Advanced Art
English 11: I Hear America Singing or
Photography: Introduction & Advanced
AP English Language and Composition
Digital Photography
AP English Literature: Great Books
Advanced Study in Art
AP English Language
Media Tech: Yearbook
SENIOR ENGLISH SEMINARS* Literature of Fantasy and Fairy Tale Fairies, Dragons & Looking Glass Worlds
Fitness Fitness (9 & 10) Human Development (9 & 10)
Novels to Film Postmodern American Literature Poetry, Prose, Passion *Honors credit available
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COLLEGE GUIDANCE
Archer’s college counselors work closely with juniors and seniors, helping them to navigate the application process and determine which colleges and universities best suit their academic, personal and professional goals. Through weekly college guidance classes, individual and family meetings and various evening presentations, each student has the resources and strong advocacy to make the most appropriate college match to schools deserving of her talent.
FACTS AT A GLANCE The Class of 2013 included 61 seniors who were admitted to 137 diferent colleges.
Students are admitted to a wide array of majors/programs including:
Architecture, Biology, Business, Communications/Journalism, English, Film Studies, History, Humanities, International Relations.
Last fall, we welcomed 130 college representatives to Archer. In addition, three college representatives
spent time at Archer interviewing applicants.
Archer graduates have been recruited to play competitive collegiate sports such as: soccer, volleyball, and softball.
Last year, seniors submitted a total of 713 applications to 160 universities in the United States, Canada, Ireland, France and England, averaging 11 applications per student.
Below is a sampling of some highly-selective programs to which our graduates have been admitted: Carnegie Mellon School Of Drama (Musical Theatre) New York University Gallatin School, Tisch School Of The Arts, College Of Liberal Studies Brown University PLME (Program In Liberal Medical Education)
Syracuse University School Of Architecture And School Of Visual And Performing Arts
Eugene Lang College/Parsons The New School For Design Joint 5 Year Ba/Bfa Program
The George Washington University Elliott School Of International Affairs
Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering
University Of Southern California School Of Cinematic Arts
Emerson College TV Production And Communication Majors
The Cooper Union School Of Art
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COLLEGE MATRICULATION
The members of Archer’s last six senior classes received admission to more than 300 colleges and universities including the following:
Academy of Art University
College of Wooster
Albright College
Colorado College
Alfred University
Colorado State University
Allegheny College
Columbia College
The American International University in London (Richmond)
Columbia University
American University
Cooper Union
The American University of Paris
Cornell University
Amherst College
Cornish College of the Arts
Antioch College
Dartmouth College
Arizona State University
Denison University
Austin College
DePaul University
Azusa Pacific University
DePauw University
Babson College
Dickinson College
Bard College
Dominican University
Barnard College
Drew University
Bates College
Drexel University
Beloit College
Duke University
Bennington College
Duquesne University
Bentley University
Earlham College
Binghamton University
Eckerd College
Boston College
Elon University
Boston Conservatory
Emerson College
Boston University
Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Bowdoin College
Emory University
Brandeis University
Eugene Lang College
Brown University
Evergreen State College
Bryn Mawr College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bucknell University California College of the Arts
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles
California Institute of the Arts
Florida Institute of Technology
California Lutheran University
Fordham University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Franklin and Marshall College
California State University: Chico East Bay Fullerton Long Beach Los Angeles Monterey Bay Northridge Sacramento
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Carleton College
Guilford College
Carnegie Mellon University
The Hague University (Netherlands)
Case Western Reserve University
Hamilton College
Chapman University
Hampshire College
Claremont McKenna College
Hampton University
Clark Atlanta University
Hartwick College
Clark University
Harvard University
Clarkson University
Harvey Mudd College
Colby College
Haverford College
Colby-Sawyer College
Hawaii Pacific University
Colgate University
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
College of Charleston
Hofstra University
College of the Holy Cross
Howard University
College of Santa Fe
Connecticut College
Franklin College Switzerland The George Washington University George Mason University Georgetown University Gettysburg College Goucher College Grinnell College
Humboldt State University
Oregon State University
Swarthmore College
University of Pittsburgh
Hunter College
Otis College of Art and Design
Syracuse University
University of Portland
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine
Otterbein College
Temple University
University of Puget Sound
Pace University
Texas Christian University
University of Redlands
Indiana University at Bloomington
Pacific University
Texas Tech University
University of Rhode Island
Ithaca College
Parsons School of Design
Trinity College
University of Richmond
Jacksonville University
Trinity College Dublin
University of Rochester
Johns Hopkins University
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Trinity University (TX)
University of San Diego
Juniata College
Pepperdine University
Trinity University (Washington, DC)
University of San Francisco
Kalamazoo College
Philadelphia University
Tufts University
University of St. Andrews (Scotland)
Kenyon College
Pitzer College
Tulane University
University of South Florida, Tampa
Knox College
Point Loma Nazarene University
Union College
University of Southern California
Lafayette College
Point Park University
University of Arizona
University of Tampa
Lake Forest College
Pomona College
University of the Arts
University of Texas, Austin
Lehigh University
Pratt Institute
University of British Columbia
University of Washington
Lewis & Clark College
Princeton University
University of Bristol (England)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Linfield College
Purchase College Purdue University
Loyola Marymount University
Reed College
Loyola University Chicago
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Loyola University New Orleans
Rhode Island School of Design
Lycoming College
Rhodes College
Macalester College
Rice University
Manhattanville College
Rider University
University of California: Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
University of Utah
Louisiana State University
Marist College
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Chicago
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Roger Williams University
University of Cincinnati
Wagner College
Marymount College
Rollins College
Wake Forest University
Marymount Manhattan College
Saint Mary’s College of California
Massachusetts College of Art
Salve Regina University
University of Colorado: Boulder Denver
McDaniel College
San Diego State University
Menlo College
San Francisco Art Institute
Miami University, Oxford
San Francisco State University
Michigan State University
San Jose State University
Michigan Technological University
Santa Clara University
Middlebury College
Sarah Lawrence College
Miles College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Mills College
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Mount Holyoke College
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Mount St. Marys College
School of Visual Arts
Muhlenberg College
Scripps College
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Naropa University
Seattle University
University of Miami
Wittenberg University
New York University
Simmons College
University of Michigan
Woodbury University
North Carolina State University
Skidmore College
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Northeastern University
Smith College
University of Missouri
Xavier University
Northern Arizona University
Sonoma State University
University of New Hampshire
Xavier University of Louisiana
Northland College
Southern Methodist University Southwestern University
Notre Dame de Namur University
Spelman College
Oberlin College
St. John’s College
Occidental College
St. John’s University
University of North Carolina: Asheville Chapel Hill Greensboro School of the Arts Wilmington
Yale University
Northwestern University
Oglethorpe University
St. Lawrence University
University of Notre Dame
Ohio State University
St. Olaf College
University of Oregon
Ohio Wesleyan University
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In addition to our Admissions events, we invite you to experience Archer’s many extracurricular programs. Families are welcome to come see a play or musical, attend a dance performance, enjoy an orchestral or choral concert, and cheer on a sports team. These opportunities will give you the chance to see our girls in action and get a sense of our community. If you are interested in attending, please call the Admissions office at 310-873-7037 for dates and availability.
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The “Girl in the Bubble” Myth Some parents – and educators – think that all-girls’ schools create a falsely safe space, removing a girl from the influence of the opposite sex. The unrealistic environment, they contend, may render her ill-prepared for coed life. We disagree. Her world will continue to include boys and men – in extracurriculars, at home, on weekends and holidays. And, finding her voice, collaborating on projects and excelling in academics will prepare her for a purposeful life. “The Girls’ School Advantage” The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
Annual Night of Dance "A Moment in Time" was the theme of the Archer Dance Troupe and Dance Company Night of Dance performances at the American Jewish University in February. Nearly 100 dancers performed pieces choreographed by renowned guest professionals, students and faculty.
Record Breaking Year for Archer Athletics Forty percent of Archer students participate in athletics. During the 2012-2013 year, Middle School Swimming won their second league championship, Varsity Softball and Basketball went to the CIF playoffs, Equestrian finished fifth out of 75 teams, Track and Field broke 11 school records, Varsity Volleyball won the league championship, and Varsity Tennis qualified as a team for the CIF doubles tournament.
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I love that even now, eight years later, when I walk through the doors of Archer I feel the nurturing environment and can see the learning. Other schools aren’t like that.
Graduation 2012
Graduation 2010
Alumnae Back-to-School Day
Alumnae Campus Art Show
I feel like Archer prepared me fully for college and work and gave me the confidence and courage to make difficult (and right!) decisions. I feel forever indebted to Archer.
Original Graduating Class 10-Year Reunion
I am incredibly grateful for the amazing education and support I received. Simply put, I would not be the woman I am today had it not been for my time at Archer. 28
Archer’s First Class of Students