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Beyond Inly
The Inly Graduate
Inly graduates leave with a rock-solid foundation and a strong sense of self, ready to navigate the next steps of their academic and personal journeys.
Having taken ownership of their own education from a young age, students emerge with a remarkable sense of responsibility and direction. They are well prepared for collaborating with others, participating in class discussions, solving complex problems, speaking in front of groups, taking turns and taking the lead. Inly graduates are curious and optimistic learners, ready for the rigorous demands of high school.
What sets the Inly graduate apart?
- Self-confidence, self-knowledge and self-motivation
- Time management skills
- Internship experience
- Lifelong love of learning — not just for good grades
- A keen sense of independence
Inly graduates excel at these High Schools:
- Avon Old Farms School (CT)
- Beaver Country Day School
- Boston College High School
- Boston Dream Academy
- Boston Trinity Academy
- Boston University Academy
- Brewster Academy (NH)
- Buckingham Browne & Nichols
- Buxton School
- Cambridge School of Weston
- Cape Cod Academy
- Cardinal Spellman High School
- Catholic Memorial High School
- Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School
- Cohasset High School
- Commonwealth School
- Concord Academy
- Dana Hall School
- Dublin School (NH)
- Duxbury High School
- Emma Willard School (NY)
- Falmouth Academy
- Hanover High School
- Hingham High School
- Hull High School
- Kents Hill School (ME)
- Landmark School
- Lawrence Academy
- Lexington Christian Academy
- Marshfield High School
- Milton Academy
- Miss Porter's School (CT)
- New Hampton School (NH)
- Newman School
- Noble and Greenough School
- Norfolk County Agricultural School
- Northfield Mount Hermon School
- Northwood School (NY)
- Norwell High School
- Notre Dame Academy
- Phillips Exeter Academy (NH)
- Plymouth High School
- Portsmouth Abbey School (RI)
- Proctor Academy (NH)
- Rising Tide Charter Public School
- Roxbury Latin School
- Scituate High School
- South Shore Public Charter School
- South Shore Vocational Technical High School
- Stoneleigh-Burnham School
- St. George's School (RI)
- St. Sebastian's School
- Tabor Academy
- Thayer Academy
- Ursuline Academy
- Verde Valley School (AZ)
- Vermont Academy (VT)
- The Winsor School
- Woodward School for Girls
- Xaverian Brothers High School
Inly graduates excel at these Colleges:
- Alfred University
- American International University (London)
- American University
- Bennington College
- Bentley University
- Boston College
- Brandeis University
- Brown University
- Bryn Mawr College
- Bucknell University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Colby College
- College of the Holy Cross
- Cornell University
- Clark University
- Elon University
- Emory University
- Fairfield University
- Fashion Institute of Technology
- Franklin & Marshall College
- Georgetown University
- George Washington University
- Hamilton College
- Hampshire College
- Harvard University
- Haverford College
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- Johns Hopkins University
- Lake Forest College
- Maryland Institute of Art
- New York University
- North Carolina State University
- Northeastern University
- Parsons The New School for Design
- Pennsylvania State University
- Providence College
- Reed College
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Rhodes College
- Roanoke College
- Saint Anselm's College
- Saint Michael's College
- Simmons College
- Smith College
- Stetson University
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- Suffolk University
- Union College
- University of Advancing Technology
- University of Arizona
- University of British of Columbia (Vancouver)
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Colorado
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- University of Southern Florida
- University of Tampa
- University of Vermont
- Villanova University
- Western New England College
- Wheaton College
- Williams College
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hear from a few of our graduates…
Our Alumni
My experience at Inly may have been the most impactful educational experience I have ever had. Inly’s warm and welcoming environment really gave me the confidence boost and foundational skills that I can attribute to my success as a professional and as a parent. Inly is truly a very special and one-of-a-kind place.
The cultivation of a student’s innate desire to learn and question, all while making it fun, has allowed me to live a more meaningful life, and given me the confidence and eagerness to always continue learning.
Inly’s cultivation of independence and empathy shaped me into the passionate and self-directed individual I am today.
Inly taught me the importance of being involved in whatever community you’re a part of and I still value that here at Fairfield!
The Secondary School Transition
Secondary Schools value Inly students because they become leaders on their high school campuses. Whether it’s starting a club, influencing social change, taking charge on the field or on the stage, our students confidently approach high school and beyond.
True to our Montessori+ philosophy, our goal is to help students and families apply to secondary schools that will support the student’s individual academic and personal growth. We aim to have our students matriculate to high schools that not only challenge them, but also fit them socially and emotionally.
For more information, contact Alejandra Lombardo P'30, '32
Manager of Secondary School Placement
[email protected]
781-545-5544 x100
The Process
Inly guides parents through the journey of secondary/next school placement starting at the beginning of seventh grade where they review with parents a detailed timeline of next steps.
Researching the Right Fit
In seventh grade, Inly Middle School teachers advise parents that the High School process should be contained to parents, as seventh-grade students are still getting acclimated to Middle School.
Meet with the Head of School
In the spring, seventh grade parents are encouraged to schedule time with the Head of School to discuss possible good-match schools.
Create a Portfolio
All students entering eighth grade create portfolios over the summer that they bring to high school interviews. The students also begin to prepare for the SSAT, and schedule appointments for interviews at their chosen schools.
Schedule Mock Interviews
In the fall of eighth grade, students schedule a mock interview with the Head of School before their first school interview.
Meet Admission Representatives
Families are encouraged to meet high school admission representatives at Inly’s Secondary School Meet & Greet and the Secondary School Fair at Derby Academy, attend open houses, and work on applications.
Connect with Inly’s Manager of Secondary School Placement & Apply
By November 1, all students email Alejandra Lombardo their chosen list of schools so that the necessary materials can be prepared for secondary school applications.
Obtain Letters of Recommendation
In addition, Middle School teachers collaborate on recommendation letters and forms for each student.
Consider Acceptances
Students and Families work with the Head of School to consider their acceptances and arrive at a decision.
