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Why A Girl's School?

"Parents -- and their daughters-- recognize that in many co-ed classrooms there is a real gap in girls' accomplishments compared to boys. More than ever before, they're looking at what girls' schools have to offer, and liking what they see." --Meg Milne Moulton, National Coalition of Girls' Schools

At St. Margaret's, we believe that every girl deserves the chance to realize her potential. For generations, girls' schools have understood and put in to practice teaching strategies and approaches that work best for girls. There has never been any doubt about expecting the best.

Join the more than 40,000 girls who have discovered the benefits of attending a single-sex school. You'll find that you'll:

Become more confident in the classroom - Teaching and learning at girls' schools is collaborative, not competitive. You'll be encouraged to speak out, be heard, and engage in demanding discussions.

Be better prepared for college - Almost 100% of girls' school graduates attend college. Once there, they're ready to excel. According to one recent survey, 85% of girls' school alumnae saw themselves as being better prepared for college success than other women.

Have a social life! - A wide range of school-sponsored activities, ranging from dances and amusement park trips to community service projects and cultural events, offer opportunities for girls and boys to get together on a regular basis.

Sports and leadership opportunities - At a girls' school, you'll have more opportunities to learn, lead, and excel outside the classroom -- whether it's in sports, publications, student government, or the arts. That's because girls do it all!

Be inspired by amazing role models - Most of the teachers, administrators, and staff at girls' schools are women. You'll learn why they chose their careers, what they did to be successful, and how they balance work and personal responsibilities.

Discover who you really are - By removing the social pressures that many girls feel in a co-ed environment, girls' schools provide a safe place for students to discover their strengths. You may find that you're a natural in chemistry, on the sports field, or as class president.

Be part of a growing trend - Girls' schools are hot! Enrollment has increased every year for the last 11 years by a total of 37%. That's because an increasing number of girls and their parents are realizing the lifetime benefits of single-sex education.

Have an edge in math, science, and technology - When you choose a girls' school, you'll be in a good position to pursue high-paying jobs in today's information economy. Girls' school grads choose math, science, and technology careers 4 times more often than other women do.

Make lifelong friends - The friends you make at a girls' school will give you some of your most special memories. In a close-knit, safe community, with small classes and homelike dormitories, friendships evolve naturally.

Be taken seriously - Girls' schools set high standards for their students while recognizing that each girl will excel at her own pace. Your teachers will come to know you well and will support whatever it is that you most want to do and become.

Source: "What Every Girl in School Needs to Know," a publication of the National Coalition of Girls' Schools.