Senior Spotlight: Kate
Meet Kate, a 2026 graduate who will be studying human communication sciences at Northwestern University to become a speech pathologist.
Senior Spotlight: Maddie
Meet Maddie, a 2026 graduate who will be taking a gap year to teach early childhood students at their local park district, go to community college, and take art classes.
Senior Spotlight: Anna
Meet Anna, a 2026 graduate who plans to study ecology, evolution, and biodiversity at the University of Michigan next year.
Senior Spotlight: Jailynn
Learn more about Jailynn, a 2025 graduate who plans to study marketing and art history at Illinois Wesleyan next year.
Senior Spotlight: Leon
Learn more about Leon, a 2025 graduate who plans to study political science at the University of Kentucky next year.
Senior Spotlight: Melanie
Learn more about Melanie, a 2025 graduate who plans to study linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison next year.
Senior Spotlight: Avery
Learn more about Avery, a 2025 graduate, Aspire grant recipient, HEAR Scholar, and new member of the CHANCE STEM Academy Cohort, who plans to study mechanical engineering at UIC.
The Bennett Difference in College Placement
Burnout shouldn’t be a prerequisite for college admission. At Bennett Day School, students receive unparalleled one-on-one support, personalized college counseling, and the freedom to pursue meaningful, purpose-driven academic paths—without the stress and anxiety. This blog breaks down the compelling benefits of our approach and why we need to rethink the selective enrollment “advantage.”
Senior Spotlight: Brosnan
Learn more about Brosnan, a 2025 graduate who is going to study computer science at the University of Michigan.
