300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 - 
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"Garrison Forest School is a nationally known all-girls college preparatory boarding school and day school. GFS is recognized for educating intelligent and caring young women. Superb faculty, a beautiful campus, excellent resources, and a talented and diverse student body, all work to instill within our students a love of learning, an ethic of caring for others, and a strong sense of self..."
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Garrison Forest
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1910 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 110 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 280 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 27% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 21% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 24% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1790 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 500 - 700 | - |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $39 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,720 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $23,990 | $23,900 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $34,600 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 6 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 60% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Leslie Tinati | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Crystal Lee | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Art History | Art Portfolio | |
| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| English Language | Environmental Science | |
| French Language | French Literature | |
| Latin Literature | Spanish Language | |
| U.S. History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Badminton | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Equestrian | Field Hockey | |
| Golf | Indoor Soccer | |
| Lacrosse | Polo | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Winter Track | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Maryland | 9 | |
| University of Virginia | 8 | |
| Syracuse University | 6 | |
| College of William and Mary | 5 | |
| Clemson University | 4 | |
| Princeton University | 4 | |
| Brown University | 3 | |
| Cornell University | 3 | |
| Duke University | 3 | |
| Georgetown University | 3 | |
School Notes:
- Garrison Forest School is a nationally known college preparatory boarding and day school for girls. GFS is recognized for educating intelligent and caring young women. Superb faculty, a beautiful campus, excellent resources, and a talented and diverse student body, all work to instill within our students a love of learning, an ethic of caring for others, and a strong sense of self.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Elizabeth Littlefield '78 - President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
- Lara Schwartz - Vice President of External Affairs for The American Association of People with Disabilities
- Helen Whitney '61 - Oscar nominated producer, director, and documentary writer
- Nicole Hansen '12 - Nationally ranked climber
- Rachel Pohl '74 - Help found ArtCorps, a health and human rights nonprofit
- Tiffany Thomas '85 - Set Director for HBO's Game Change
- Learic Cramer '96 - Northrup Grumman engineer and race car driver
- Julie Bowen '87 - Emmy Award-winning actress
- Beth Botsford '99 - Olympic Gold Medalist
- Adele Smith Simmons '59 - President of the Global Philanthropy Partnership, senior advisor to the World Economic Forum, first female dean at Princeton
- Profile last updated: 01/05/2012
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