Agnes Irwin School

1. The school was founded by Ms. Agnes Irwin, great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, the Founding Father of the United States, and has a history of 150 years.
2. The school collaborates deeply with Villanova University and Drexel University, establishing numerous cooperative projects.
3. Graduates in 2019 were admitted to many top universities, including Columbia University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, Tufts University, UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, etc. A Chinese girl was admitted to Princeton University.
4. A well-known alumna in recent years is the founder of the affordable luxury brand Tory Burch.
5. Strong in sports: field hockey once ranked first nationwide, squash ranked second nationwide, and there is a kayaking training room.
6. Special feature of the school: The school stipulates that there can be no more than 2 international students from the same country in each grade. For example, if two students are admitted to 9th grade this year, there will be no open spots for 10th grade next year. The most recent Chinese graduate, a Chinese girl who graduated in 2019, was admitted to Princeton University (there are only two Chinese students per grade in total).

Agnes Irwin is located in the affluent suburb of Rosemont, Pennsylvania, just 10 miles from Philadelphia. It was founded by Ms. Agnes Irwin, a great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. 80% of the teachers hold master's degrees or higher, with 18 of them being University of Pennsylvania graduates. In the past 5 years, 13.2% of graduates have been admitted to Ivy League universities.
1. Strong STEAM Programs and Advanced Facilities: Features a Creative Center equipped with Mac labs, 2D/3D printers, and laser cutters; a STEAM studio with Cricut cutting machines and a green screen; and an advanced robotics lab.
2. Rich STEM Curriculum: In addition to common courses, it offers Bioethics, Anatomy & Physiology, Neuropsychology, Astrophysics, Web Application Programming, Design and CAD, Industrial Design Theory, and more. All advanced STEM honors courses are taught at a university honors level of difficulty.
3. Partnership Project with the University of Pennsylvania: Social Creativity Project for high school students.
4. Global Education: Includes SSP (Special Study Programs) such as studying language and culture in Cuba, international exchange programs like those in Ecuador and Australia, and one-semester study abroad programs where students can apply to be selected for a semester-long exchange in countries like Switzerland.
5. Partnership with Villanova University School of Business: Provides business conference courses for economics students, where 5-10 economic experts offer professional guidance on topics of interest to students.
6. Softball: Ranked 2nd nationally; Lacrosse: State Champions in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

1. It is a century-old school located in a wealthy area of Philadelphia, just a few minutes away from the famous Bryn Mawr College.
2. The school offers STEM programs and has its own robotics team, which has participated in many competitions and won numerous awards.
3. A rich curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in humanities, mathematics and science, arts, and sports, along with opportunities to further explore their personal academic interests through a wide range of higher-level courses.
4. The school does not offer any AP courses and encourages students to list more unique courses on their transcripts.
5. The school has deep collaborations with Villanova University and Drexel University, creating numerous cooperative projects.
6. Our global SSP program aims to help students explore the world beyond their current environment, understand their own and others' perspectives, effectively communicate ideas to diverse audiences, and translate ideas and discoveries into action.
7. The average SAT score reaches 1300.
8. Graduates in 2019 were admitted to many top universities, including Columbia University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, Tufts University, UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, etc.
9. NICHE ranks it as an A+ institution. National Private High School Ranking: 310/4131, Pennsylvania Private High School Ranking: 17/194.