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Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge
100 Old North Branch Road, Antrim, NH 03440 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 603-588-0400

Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge, High School for Leadership, is the first boarding school in the United States to implement the Transcendental Meditation program for academic excellence and stress-free learning. The Transcendental Meditation program has a tradition of remarkable success in education, developing students who are happy, healthy, creative and successful. In addition to college preparatory courses, special features include leadership training, sustainable living curriculum, outdoor adventure education, and organic vegetarian food. The school is located on a 450 acre wooded campus in Antrim, NH. Maharishi Academy is named after Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation program, and is not affiliated with any religious belief.

Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 2007 1900
Campus Size 450 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 40 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 50% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 100% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $38,250 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $25,000 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Sherry Levesque
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School Notes:
  • Stress-free, supportive learning environment—students learn the Transcendental Meditation program
  • Leadership training
  • Consciousness-Based education promotes optimal learning and balanced brain development
  • Total Knowledge curriculum - all disciplines are connected back to the student to make learning easy and meaningful
  • Beautiful rural wooded 450-acre new campus in New Hampshire
  • Organic, vegetarian meals with emphasis on fresh foods
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: arrangements are being made now
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2009
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