Miller School of Albemarle

Data for Miller School: 238 students, student-teacher ratio 1:6, international students 18%, boarding students 60%, teachers with advanced degrees 67%. Miller School is named in honor of Samuel Miller, a successful and wise local entrepreneur from Virginia. After Miller's death, in accordance with his wishes, he donated most of his assets to establish a boarding school in his hometown, Albemarle County, covering an area of 1600 acres. Miller School's picturesque campus was designated a U.S. Historic Landmark in 1979. Miller School emphasizes a curriculum that integrates 'mind, practice, and heart,' fostering student development in character, personal honor, responsibility, arts education, community service, and athletics. The school provides instruction for grades 8-12. Annually, the school updates its 'College Guidance Handbook,' offering college admission counseling information for 11th-grade students, including campus visits by university representatives and participation in Virginia universities' experience days.

【Location】Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, a 20-minute drive from the University of Virginia, one of the top three public universities in the United States.
【Teaching Resources】79% senior teacher ratio. Student-teacher ratio of 1:6, class size of 12 students, ensuring a high degree of student attention.
【Curriculum】A rich blend of fundamental core subjects, AP courses, and dual-credit courses.
【Engineering Program】Applied engineering program, allowing students to earn a minor/major in engineering upon graduation.
【Art Program】Visual arts, music, photography, design/architecture, drama, etc. Graduates are consistently admitted to top art and design universities. The school offers personalized music instruction and professional recording equipment.
【Sports Program】Baseball, basketball, cross-country, mountain biking, equestrian, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, wilderness skills & survival, frisbee, yoga, swimming & fitness, etc. The school has a professional cycling team that has won trophies in almost all statewide competitions; the campus features a 20-mile professional mountain biking trail.
【Special Programs】Applied engineering program, woodworking art, hydroponics project, humanities project, etc.
【University Placements】Chinese graduates admitted to Top 50 universities. The 2020 cohort of Chinese students matriculated at the University of Chicago and the University of California. The 2021 cohort of Chinese students has been admitted to Columbia University, New York University, Rhode Island School of Design, and other institutions.

I have students who graduated from Miller and were admitted to New York University, Columbia University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. The students are very grateful to the teachers at Miller Middle School, who were very friendly and provided a lot of help.

Miller School of Albemarle is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. It has a century-long history, is a 20-minute drive from the University of Virginia, covers 1600 acres, and includes a 12-acre lake. The proportion of senior teachers is 79%. I once visited the school; it's located in the mountains, the air is very fresh, and it's a 1-hour drive from DC.

School Features

1. Applied Engineering Program: Helps students interested in engineering build a transition bridge. Students can earn credits by taking specific courses, participating in engineering activities, and completing projects. Upon graduation, students can receive a minor/major in engineering.
2. Professional Cycling Team: Has a professional cycling team fully sponsored by renowned industry equipment and accessory suppliers such as Specialized and Oakley. The campus boasts 20 miles of professional mountain biking trails. The team consistently sweeps awards in major state competitions annually and frequently organizes students to participate in mountain and road cycling races with professional cyclists across the U.S. and even worldwide.
3. Design/Build Courses: Offers design/build courses, teaching students how to use tools, think about structure, and manufacture. Most of the school's wooden artifacts are designed and made by students themselves.
4. Arts Program: Provides personalized music instruction; Charlottesville hosts over 500 concerts annually. Ballet dancers have an annual solo performance; students can also join the Richmond Ballet and perform in Charlottesville.
5. Outstanding Girls' Basketball: Has won six consecutive state championship titles.
6. 2018 College Admissions: In 2018, 60% of graduates were admitted to Top 50 universities nationwide (comprehensive/liberal arts/specialized), including the University of Virginia, USC, UCLA, NYU, and others.

Miller School of Albemarle (MSA) is a college preparatory boarding school offering quality education for grades 8-12. The school boasts a vast 1600-acre campus. The campus features gently rolling terrain and picturesque scenery, including a 12-acre lake and 20 miles of professional mountain biking trails. Approximately 12 miles west of the school, one can reach the University of Virginia.

Miller's ranking feels severely underestimated. The school has always maintained very high admission standards, prioritizing quality over quantity.
In 2019, all Chinese graduates from Miller School of Albemarle were admitted to Top 50 universities in the United States!

School's Signature Program: Applied Engineering Program
The Applied Engineering Program is one of the school's signature features. It aims to build a transitional bridge for students who apply to participate in the program, wish to study science or engineering subjects in college, or are interested in such disciplines. Students can earn credits by taking specific courses, participating in engineering activities, completing projects, and more. Upon reaching the required credits, the school will issue a Minor/Major Enhanced Diploma in Engineering based on the number of credits earned when the students graduate.

Core Courses:
⚫ Applied Engineering: An introduction to the entire field of engineering, including: case studies of engineering specialties, engineering challenges, engineering methodologies, ancient to modern engineering connections, CAD software, engineering theory, materials science, presentation skills, technical reading and writing, and a focus on modern fields.
⚫ Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC;
⚫ Physics, AP Physics I;
⚫ Chemistry, AP Chemistry;
⚫ Design/Build: This course provides students with experience in using 3D printers and learning computer-aided design (CAD) and software programming.

Miller School of Albemarle (MSA) is a college preparatory boarding school offering quality education for grades 8-12. The school boasts an expansive 1600-acre campus with gently rolling terrain and beautiful scenery, including a 12-acre lake and 20 miles of professional mountain biking trails. The University of Virginia is approximately 12 miles west of the school.

Campus Facilities:
• Two academic buildings
• Science & Math Lab Building
• Arts Center
• Indoor Fitness Center
• Mountain Bike Workshop
• Swimming Pool
• Track and Field
• Three Tennis Courts
• Main Playing Field
• Hockey Field
• Woodworking & Construction Studio