Applewild School
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
United States
Overview
Founded in 1957, Applewild School is a junior boarding (grades 4-9) 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 28-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. Our dormitories are fully-renovated antique mansions that feature beautiful common rooms, historic details, and bedroom suites. 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: :
Average Class Size:
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers:
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
- Public Speaking
- Composition
- American Literature
History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Spanish
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Engineering
- Life Science
- Computer Science
Math
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Pre-Algebra
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Robotics
- Graphic Design
- Digital Media
- Video Game Design
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- History of Jazz
- A Cappella
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Fiber Arts
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- 3-D Art
- Jazz Band
- Digital Imaging
- Multimedia
- Illustration
Special Programs
- Personal Finance
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Public Speaking
- Student Council
- Maker Space
Distinctive or New Programs
- Alpine Ski Racing
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 16
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Pool
- Soccer Field
- Athletic Fields
- Equestrian Facilities
- Cross Country Trails
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Fiber Arts
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- 3-D Art
- Jazz Band
- Digital Imaging
- Multimedia
- Illustration
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Horseback Riding
- Lacrosse
- Outdoor Education
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Equestrian
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Paddle Tennis
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Ice Skating
- Fitness
- Pickleball
- Skiing
- Outdoor Activities
- Disc Golf
Graduates
Quotes From Alumni
“Applewild has given me so much for which to be thankful, but above all I’m grateful for the incredible faculty.”
-, Class of 2009,
“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,
Vital Information
Student Body Type:
Total Boarding: 34
Total Day: 166
Total Enrollment: 200
Boys: 99
Girls: 101
Boarding Grades Offered: 4-9
Day Grades Offered: -
School Type:
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $70,000
5-Day Boarding: $61,500
Day Tuition Fee: $26,000
Need-Based Aid: Not Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: %
Average Awarded: $0
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $0
Current Endowment Amount: $0
Contact
Director of Admissions:
Admissions Phone: (978) 342-6053 x 163
Email: tmoore@applewild.org
Website: www.applewild.org
Nearby Schools
- Cushing Academy - 6mi / 10 km
- Groton School - 11mi / 18 km
- Lawrence Academy - 12mi / 20 km
- Hillside School - 20mi / 32 km
- Middlesex School - 23mi / 38 km
- Worcester Academy - 24mi / 38 km
School Events
Open House:
Saturday Oct 23 2021 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
01:00:00pm - 03:00:00pm
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.
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
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
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.
Open House:
Saturday Oct 23 2021 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
01:00:00pm - 03:00:00pm
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.
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
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.
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
