The Hill School - School Information
General Information
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Description:
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The Hill School is a preparatory boarding school for boys and girls located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
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Wikipedia Article:
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View Article
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Year Founded:
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1851
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Religious Affiliation:
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Nonsectarian
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Endowment:
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$148,000,000
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Campus Size:
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200 acres
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| Tuition |
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Day School Tuition:
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$38,400
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Boarding School Tuition:
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$55,660
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Financial Assistance:
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About 40% of students receive financial aid
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| Admissions |
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Application Deadline (Day):
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January 31, Then rolling
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Acceptance Rates:
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32%
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Interview Required:
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Yes
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SSAT Required:
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Yes
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Application Requirements:
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Completed Application with $50 nonrefundable application fee ($100 for international candidates), Student Questionnaire and Writing Sample, Parent Questionnaire, Counselor Recommendation, Teacher Recommendations, Special Interest Questionnaire, Testing Scores
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| Programs |
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Advanced Placement Classes (AP):
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| BC/Multivariable Calculus Biology 2 Calculus AB Chemistry 2 Chinese Language Economics English Language English Literature | French Language Humanities 3 (English Language) Humanities 4 (English Literature) Latin Vergil Modern European History Physics 2 - E & M Physics 2 - Mechanics Psychology | Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art The Hill offers an impressive number of AP-level courses US Government US History including: Art History |
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Sports:
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| And Golf Baseball Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Football | Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Squash Swimming | Tennis Track Water Polo Wrestling |
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Clubs/Activities:
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| Action AIDS Admissions Tour Guides African American Students Organization Alex’s Lemonade Stand Club Archery Club Asian Club Book Club Chinese Cultural Organization Cooking Club D.A.R.E Club DJ Club Entrepreneurs’ Club Forensics Club Future Business Leaders of America Green Initiative Habitat for Humanity | Improv Club Investment/Stock Market Club JackiePacks Club Jam Band Club Korean Pop Culture Club Libertarian Club Math Club Medusa Mythology Club Model United Nations (MUN) and Model Arab League (MAL) Operation Smile PPATH - the Ping Pong Association of The Hill Pennies for Peace Physics Competition Club Piece of Cake Club Project ABC RELIGIOUS - Rather Extraordinary League of Ingenious Individuals Out to Understand Spirituality. | Relay for Life Robotics Club S.P.I.C.E – Students Participating in Indian Cultural Events SEC – Student Empowerment Club STEP/Dance Team Snowboarding/Ski Club The BREAD Club The Dial (Hill's yearbook) The Hill News (Hill's student newspaper) The International Youth Council (IYC) The Record (Hill's literary magazine) The Science Competition Club W.O.A.H – Wildlife Organization At Hill Yoga Club iHeart |
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Arts and Media:
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| Performing arts | Studio & Visual arts | |
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