College Counseling

Class of 2018 Matriculation

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of you. The 91 members of the Class of 2018 were accepted at 174 colleges across the country and abroad and will attend the following 56 colleges and universities:
Boston University
Bryn Mawr College
University of California
- Berkeley*
- Davis
- Irvine
- Los Angeles*
- Riverside
California Institute of the Arts
California Lutheran University
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
California State University
- Northridge*
- San Marcos
The Catholic University of America
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Boulder*
Eckerd College
Elon University
Fordham University
George Washington University*
Gonzaga University
Goucher College
Harvard University
Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey
University of La Verne*
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University*
Marist College
McGill University
University of Miami
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Muhlenberg College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The New School
University of Notre Dame*
Occidental College*
University of Oregon*
Oregon State University
Oxford College of Emory University*
Pepperdine University*
University of Portland*
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco*
Santa Clara University*
Scripps College
Sonoma State University
University of Southern California*
Southern Methodist University*
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
Villanova University
University of Wisconsin*
Washington & Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Westmont College*

* more than one Mayfield Senior School student will be attending these schools

We recognize these outstanding scholars and leaders:

Brook Acosta – Purdue University
Mayfield Award of Merit for Fine Arts

Jenna Bakey – University of Portland
The Mayfield Award (selected by classmates)

Niamh Diver – Boston College
Mayfield Award of Merit for Liberal Arts

Sara Lydon – Dartmouth College
The Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Pike Award
(Highest Academic Average)
National Merit Commended Scholar 
Mayfield Award of Merit for Mathematics and Science
Mayfield Academic Award for Latin
Mayfield Academic Award for Theology

Julianne Tighe – Duke University
Knights of Columbus Pro Deo Et Patria Award
Mayfield Award of Merit for Mathematics and Science
Mayfield Academic Award for Mandarin
Mayfield Academic Award for Vocal Music

Julia Watson
– Wake Forest University
Cornelia Connelly Award
(Mayfield’s Highest Honor)
Academic Athlete Award
Established in 1931, Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena, CA is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12. Noted for its rigorous academic program, which includes 28 Advanced Placement and Honors courses, Mayfield’s curriculum is underscored by a philosophy of educating the “whole child,” which also encourages commitment to and excellence in the arts, athletics, community service and spiritual growth. The nurturing environment at Mayfield Senior School allows each student to flourish in an atmosphere of personal attention.