Thank you for considering Buffalo Seminary.
Buffalo United States of America
Buffalo SeminaryDescription
We are located in the lively and historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. Our school building, which was opened in 1908, is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Our five student and faculty residences are renovated historic homes adjacent to our school building joined together by the Magavern-Sutton Courtyard. At SEM, girls from diverse backgrounds – united in their ambition for a superb and challenging education – can find a comprehensive program that prepares them well for both college and lifelong endeavors.
- Day school tuition N/A - $22560 USD
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Grades for day school
9th Grade/Year 10 -
Post Graduate - Year founded 1851
- Boarding school tuition $47340 - $54340 USD
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Grades for boarding school
9th Grade/Year 10 -
Post Graduate - Curricula Host Country's National
- Type Girls
Accreditations
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Small Boarding School Association (SBSA), The National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS), Online School for Girls (OSG).
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
• Step 1: Learn More About our Unique Residential ProgramWe invite girls from across the region, the country, and the world to enjoy a rich and rewarding experience as a boarding student at Buffalo Seminary in either our 5- or 7-day residential program. • Step 2: Submit an Online ApplicationTo apply, please create an account with SEM Online Forms.Note: if you have already created an account for a sibling, you will use to the same account for your application.**Note: If you would prefer, SEM also accepts the SSAT and the TABS applications in lieu of our application. SSAT and TABS applications include essay, transcripts, and recommendation forms. • Step 3: Submit Application FeePlease submit a $50 application fee. If you would like to pay using another method, please contact Laura Munson in the Admission office at (716) 885-6780 ext. 253.Your application will not be considered complete until this fee is received. • Step 4: Submit Test ScoresSend us your test registration and results (TOEFL, TOEFL JR. ITEP, IELTS, SSAT scores all accepted). • Step 5: Send Proof of IdentityE-mail us proof of identity (i.e. a copy of your passport data page). • Step 6: Compose a Personal Essay • Step 7: Send SEM your school transcripts • Step 8: Recommendation FormsAsk one English teacher and one Math/Science teacher to submit a recommendation form. • Step 9: Visit BuffaloWhile you can learn a lot about a school from our website or requesting additional information, the best way to learn about SEM is to schedule a visit and experience our community for yourself.It is also important for us to meet you. As part of the application process we require every applicant to have an interview on campus.E-mail us to schedule a visit to Buffalo Seminary and an interview with the Admission Office. If you are unable to visit campus, you can e-mail us to set up a Skype interview instead.
Entry Requirements
• Application form • Standardized testing • Copy of passport • Transcripts • Recommendation forms • Interview.
Applicant Evaluations
SSAT, SAT, PSAT, TOEFL, TOEFL JR., ITEP, IELTS.
- First application deadline 20 December, rolling admissions after
- Second application deadline Rolling
- Waiting List Yes
- Application fee (domestic) $50 USD
- Application fee (international) $50 USD
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- ELL support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught Mandarin, French, Spanish
- Examinations available Advanced Placement - AP
Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, French Language, Physics Mechanics C, Spanish Language, Statistics, US Government & Politics, World History, Art History, Computer Science A, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, US History
Use of technology in the classroom
Technology is a natural part of teaching and learning here. Women are perpetually under represented in Computer Science, and as an all-girls school we are particularly well-suited to address the deficit. National Coalition of Girls' Schools research shows that girls' school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology and three times more likely to consider technology careers compared to girls who attend coed schools. SEM graduates are well-prepared for a future expanded by opportunities to learn beyond the walls of their classroom, by seamless access to information, and by teachers who appreciate the creative possibilities inherent in technology. Dynamic and engaging teachers will always be the most important component of a SEM education but full technology integration offers additional resources for creative instruction.
School Life
- Bus service No
- Sports teams available Yes
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School start time 07:55
- School end time 15:30
- Most common nationality US
- Uniform required No
- Access to an educational psychologist No
- Average class size 11
Living Accommodations
www.buffaloseminary.org/admission/sems-residential-program
Sports Teams
Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country Running, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis
University Relations
- University counseling Yes