Applewild School
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
United States
Overview
Founded in 1957, Applewild School is a junior boarding (grades 5-9) and day (grades PS-9) school located an hour west of Boston. Our highly personalized boarding program offers students from the US and abroad the opportunity to live and learn together as they prepare for secondary school. Our 26-acre campus, surrounded by conservation land and residential neighborhoods, includes three playing fields, a cross country course, walking trails, and a sloping front lawn perfect for winter sledding. Eighteen junior boarding students reside in a newly renovated dorm featuring two beautiful common rooms, historic details, and bedroom suites. Three full-time faculty members reside in the dorm and additional faculty support the residential life programming through classes, activities, coaching, and supervision. The scale of our program affords our boarding students diverse opportunities for leadership and service within the school and local community. Graduates of Applewild are positioned for personal and academic success at their secondary schools. Ninety percent of our graduates earn admission to their first- or second-choice school. But most of all, Applewild students know who they are and understand what is possible for them as a result of their time here. Our students are able to attain this level of accomplishment through the School's focus on metacognition – the ability to think about one’s own thinking – throughout all our programs, which empowers students to understand who they are as learners and what they need to be successful. Our metacognitive approach, combined with strong academics, athletics, and arts allows each student to develop to their maximum potential.
Academics
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 15
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 25
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 85%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
Foreign Languages
- Spanish
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Probability
- Statistics
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Pottery
- Publications
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Woodworking
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Leadership
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 17
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
- Full Kitchen
Other Dorm Amenities
Our dormitory features two comfortable common rooms plus a full kitchen where students can prepare snacks. Each floor houses 2-3 suites of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Student Life
Set atop the hill, our dormitory provides a comfortable and safe residential experience. The dormitory is secured with a high-quality security system, and three dorm parents live in residence. Next to our soccer and lacrosse fields and adjacent to a network of wooded trails, this serene location offers students plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Afternoons and weekends feature pick-up games of basketball, ping pong, pool, and foosball. Dorm parents use the outdoor fire pit so everyone can enjoy a campfire and s'mores together. Students eat in the dining hall during the week and on weekends go to local restaurants as a group to sample different cuisines. On the weekends, students generally spend Saturday morning studying for the SSAT or TOEFL or catching up on homework. Weekend afternoons feature outings to local shopping, parks, museums, secondary schools, and athletic events. Applewild is located 30 minutes from Worcester (New England's second largest city) and 55 minutes from Boston. This location is convenient to all the best attractions the area has to offer.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Pool
- Soccer Field
- Cross Country Trails
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
Two Gymnasiums; Three Regulation-sized Mixed-use Athletic Fields; Running Paths; Wooded Areas For Recreation
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Math Club
- Student Government
- Theater Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Our arts and athletics programs are designed to encourage participation in an inclusive atmosphere which prioritizes personal growth and team-spirit.
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Pottery
- Publications
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Woodworking
Interscholastic Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Snowboarding
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
Quotes From Alumni
“Applewild has given me so much for which to be thankful, but above all I’m grateful for the incredible faculty.”
-Chris McDonald, Class of 2009,
Summer Programs
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 34
Total Day: 166
Total Enrollment: 200
Boys: 99
Girls: 101
Boarding Grades Offered: 5-9
Day Grades Offered: K-9
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $57,120
5-Day Boarding: $54,060
Day Tuition Fee: $23,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 50%
Average Awarded: $5,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0%
Average Merit Scholarship: $0
Current Endowment Amount: $3,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Alec Wall
Admissions Phone: (978) 342-6053 x 163
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://applewild.org
School Events
Junior Boarding Webinar:
Monday Nov 01 2021 - Monday Nov 01 2021
07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm
Join Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life Vinny Giambrocco, Director of Admission Alec Wall, and current Applewild students to learn about our junior boarding program for students in grades 5-9.
Virtual Information Sessions:
Wednesday Oct 20 2021 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
04:00:00pm - 05:00:00pm
Learn more about Applewild from Director of Admission Alec Wall at one of the following virtual information sessions: Wednesday, October 20, 4:00-5:00pm ET Friday, October 29, 12:00-1:00pm ET Thursday, November 11, 6:30-7:30pm ET Wednesday, November 17, 4:00-5:00pm ET Friday, December 3, 12:00-1:00pm ET
Parents' League of New York Boarding School Virtual Fair:
Tuesday Oct 19 2021 - Tuesday Oct 19 2021
07:52:00pm - 08:52:00pm
This 20-minute virtual fair is free and open to the public—not just for families from New York! Register to learn more about our grade 5-9 boarding program.
Open House:
Saturday Oct 23 2021 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
01:00:00pm - 03:00:00pm
