Admission - Garrison Forest School, Inc. At Garrison Forest School, Opportunities Abound For Every Student. This is a place with spaces designed just for you—who you are now, and who you hope to become. Around every corner of our 110-acre, green campus are possibilities and opportunities: to learn, grow, explore, discover, and thrive. From the classroom, to the fields, to the riding arena, to our residence halls, we’re ready for you, your ideas, and your unique contributions to our community. What opportunities will you take? And how will it shape your life? Let's start the conversation today! What Defines the GFS Experience On a campus like no other, find unrivaled potential to: Impact As a student, gain the skills and confidence to make your mark; as you prepare to leave the Forest, you’ll join the ranks of Garrison Forest alumnae as women of impact who are making important contributions across fields and industries. Achieve The academic journey here challenges you, enriches your life as a scholar, and instills a lifetime of curiosity, whether you’re finding a new way to approach a problem or digging deeper into a topic that interests you. Thrive We understand the vital connection between emotional wellbeing and success in the classroom; here, we honor and support the whole student in a unique, holistic way that truly allows each student to thrive. Celebrate Our joyful community has always been a hallmark of the Garrison Forest experience. Join a strong history of tradition while finding your favorite ways of showing your True Blue spirit! The All-Girls Advantage Since our founding in 1910, we’ve understood the vital importance of educating girls and young women. Today, that endeavor remains more urgent than ever. At Garrison Forest, our 115 years of experience meets innovative approaches to education to ensure every girl receives the very best education possible. All-girl environments with girl-only peers helped build community and increased girls’ self-reported amount of learning. At the start of college, girls’ school graduates in the U.S. rate their confidence in their math skill abilities 10% higher than do their coeducated peers. Nearly 80% of girls’ school students report most of their classes challenge them to achieve their full academic potential compared to only 44% of girls at coeducational public schools. In all-girls schools, students... Express themselves more freely and frequently Explore topics on their own more frequently Feel more supported Are more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology, report greater science self-confidence, and report more academic interest in computer science Visit the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools for more stats about the benefits of an all-girls’ school. Meet the Admission Team Catie Perich Director of Enrollment Management catieperich@gfs.org Tasha Landis Director of Admission Upper School Day & Boarding Applicants tashalandis@gfs.org Suzanne Rossi Assistant Director of Admission Preschool & Lower School Applicants suzannerossi@gfs.org Jaida Maller Assistant Director of Admission Grade 5-8 Day Applicants jaidamaller@gfs.org Molly Brantley Assistant Director of Admission Upper School Day Applicants mollybrantley@gfs.org Lillian Donovan Admission Associate lilliandonovan@gfs.org