BASIS Independent Schools don’t publicize an official acceptance rate, and that’s probably because they’re too busy reviewing a high volume of applications from students who geek out over math and genuinely enjoy science fair season. While it’s not “Ivy-level” competitive, it’s certainly selective. Each campus has its own demand curve, but seats fill quickly—especially in […]

BASIS grads are the kind of students who leave admissions officers wondering, “How are they only 17?” With their polished transcripts, standout Senior Projects, and post-AP coursework, BASIS students get accepted to some of the most elite schools in the country—and beyond. Think MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, Duke, Caltech, and top UC campuses. But more […]

Oh, absolutely—and then some. At BASIS, “advanced” is basically the baseline. Most core classes are already taught at honors or college-prep level, and students begin taking AP courses as early as middle school. Not because it looks good on transcripts (though it does), but because students are genuinely ready for the challenge. By the time […]

BASIS Independent Schools are what you get when academic ambition meets a genuine love of learning. It’s a place where students can chat casually about game theory, then head off to basketball practice or rehearse for the spring play. Yes, the academics are rigorous—students tackle logic, economics, and Latin before some kids even hit algebra—but […]