Which high schools are considered Yale feeder schools?

Hi folks! I've heard that some high schools are known as 'feeder schools' for certain Ivy League schools like Yale. Can anyone provide more info on which high schools have a reputation for sending a lot of students to Yale and why that might be? Thanks!

Hi there! While there isn't an official list of "feeder schools" for Yale or any Ivy League institution, there are certain prestigious and well-known high schools that have historically sent a significant number of students to these top colleges. This is generally due to factors like academic rigor, a history of well-prepared students, and access to resources like college counseling and extracurricular opportunities.

Some of these schools noted for sending a high number of students to Yale and other Ivy League schools include:

1. Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, NH)

2. Phillips Andover Academy (Andover, MA)

3. St. Paul's School (Concord, NH)

4. The Dalton School (New York, NY)

5. The Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, NJ)

6. Choate Rosemary Hall (Wallingford, CT)

7. Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, MA)

8. The Hotchkiss School (Lakeville, CT)

9. The Collegiate School (New York, NY)

10. Trinity School (New York, NY)

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and attending one of these schools is not a guarantee of admission to Yale or any other highly-selective institution. Public and private high schools all around the United States regularly send students to Ivy League colleges too. It is important to focus on finding a high school that provides a good fit for your academic and personal growth, rather than just striving to attend a prestigious "feeder" school.

What really matters for admissions is the quality of work you do in high school, your personal achievements, and the context of the environment you're in. Focus on excelling academically, challenging yourself with rigorous coursework, pursuing meaningful extracurriculars, and cultivating personal strengths and passions.

Ultimately, it's not about the high school you attend, but rather about how you make the most of the opportunities available to you and present yourself as a strong candidate for colleges like Yale.