As Portledge celebrates its 60th year, the Class of 2025 embodies what it means to grow in a community where academic excellence and emotional intelligence come together. They have developed the confidence, skills, and values to thrive in an ever-changing world. By embracing the full range of experiences, intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and emotional, they have found their voices and strengthened their moral courage. As they prepare to take the next step, they carry forward the Portledge tradition of integrity, resilience, and purposeful leadership that will inspire tomorrow’s generation.

Before they head off to new adventures, we asked a few members of the Class of 2025: What advice would you give to next year’s seniors? Here's what a few of them had to say:

“The college process can be very daunting, but stick to being yourself, stick to doing what you love, and it will all work out.”
— Ajay K., UCLA 

“Don’t take anything for granted. These are the last few months that you are going to be with your friends. So, really take every moment in and appreciate it.”
— Joie J., Cornell University

“Definitely try the Million Dollar Deli burger and no Juniors in ‘S-lounge.’”
— Will B., University of Pennsylvania

“Don’t stress about work, and no matter what, you’ll get into a college and end up where you belong.”
— Cali H., Loyola Marymount University

“Obviously, focus on our academics and grades, but most importantly, fun because it flies by.”
— Camden C., James Madison University

“Cherish every moment because it goes by very quickly!”
— Ella F., Boston College

We are proud to share their impressive list of college acceptances, which reflects not only their academic accomplishments but the values they’ve carried with them throughout their time at Portledge.

College Acceptances:
Skidmore College
Providence College
Hamilton College
Boston University
University of Pennsylvania
Boston College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Cornell University
James Madison University
Scripps College
Syracuse University
University of Pennsylvania
University at Buffalo
Hofstra University
Duke University
Boston University
Bennington College
University of Michigan
Bucknell University
Loyola Marymount University
Syracuse University
Boston College
Skidmore College
Dartmouth College
Penn State University
University of Vermont
McDaniel College
Syracuse University
Bryn Mawr College
Northeastern University
Rome City Institute
Northeastern University
Loyola Marymount University
Cornell University
Colgate University
Lafayette College
UCLA
UCLA
Fairfield University
Dartmouth College
Lehigh University
Clark University
Purdue University
NYU
Syracuse University
Bucknell University
Emory University
Embry-Riddle
Fairfield University
University of Colorado Boulder
Johns Hopkins University
University of Colorado Boulder
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
University of Southern California
University of Miami
Tulane University
University of Wisconsin
Williams College
NYU
Sacred Heart University
Northeastern University
Villanova University
Bucknell University
Syracuse University
University of Miami
University at Buffalo
Brandeis University
Northeastern University
University of St. Andrews
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Indiana University
Bucknell University
Boston College
NYU
Northeastern University
Smith College
NYU
The Ohio State University

As they head off to colleges and universities across the country and around the world, we know they will continue to lead Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. Congratulations, Class of 2025, you’ll always have a home at Portledge.