2012-2013 UPPER SCHOOL PROFILE - Brownell-Talbot School

Acceptances and Matriculation: Classes of 2008-2012
Schools where Brownell-Talbot graduates have been accepted. Names in bold indicate at least one matriculated student.
Academy of Art University (CA)
American University (DC)
Arizona State University
Augustana College (IL)
Barnard College (NY)
Baylor University (TX)
Benedictine College (KS)
Berklee College of Music (MA)
Boston College (MA)
Boston University (MA)
Bowling Green State University (OH)
Bradley University (IL)
Brandeis University (MA)
Brigham Young University (UT)
Brown University (RI)
Buena Vista University (IA)
California Lutheran University
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
California State University, Fullerton
Calvin College (MI)
Campbell University (NC)
Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
Case Western Reserve University (OH)
Cedarville University (OH)
Centre College (KY)
Chapman University (CA)
Claflin University (SC)
Clark University (MA)
Clemson University (SC)
College of Charleston (SC)
College of the Holy Cross (MA)
College of William and Mary (VA)
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia College (IL)
Columbia University (NY)
Cornell College (IA)
Creighton University (NE)
Dartmouth College (NH)
Davidson College (NC)
DePaul University (IL)
Doane College (NE)
Drake University (IA)
Duke University (NC)
Elmhurst College (IL)
Emerson College (MA)
Emory University (GA)
Eugene Lang College The New
School for Liberal Arts (NY)
Flagler College (FL)
Florida Atlantic University
Florida State University
Georgetown University (DC)
George Washington University (DC)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Gonzaga University (WA)
Grinnell College (IA)
Gustavus Adolphus College (MN)
Hampshire College (MA)
Hampton University (VA)
Harvard University (MA)
Harvey Mudd College (CA)
Hastings College (NE)
Hawaii Pacific University
Hendrix College (AR)
Hillsdale College (MI)
Howard University (DC)
Indiana University, Bloomington
Iowa State University
Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Kansas State University
Kenyon College (OH)
King’s College (NY)
Lake Forest College (IL)
Lawrence University (WI)
Lewis & Clark College (OR)
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Loyola University Chicago (IL)
Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University New Orleans (LA)
Macalester College (MN)
Marquette University (WI)
Marymount Manhattan College (NY)
Marymount University (VA)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University, Canada
Methodist University (NC)
Midland University (NE)
Millikin University (IL)
Mississippi State University
Missouri Western State University
Morningside College (IA)
Mount Saint Mary’s University (MD)
Nebraska Wesleyan University
New York University
Northern Arizona University
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwestern University (IL)
Norwich University (VT)
Nova Southeastern University (FL)
Old Dominion University (VA)
Oxford College of Emory University
(GA)
Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State University, University
Park
Pepperdine University (CA)
Pomona College (CA)
Purdue University (IN)
Regis University (CO)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)
Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
Rockhurst University (MO)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Saint Louis University (MO)
San Diego State University (CA)
Santa Clara University (CA)
Santa Monica College (CA)
Sarah Lawrence College (NY)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
(IL)
Seattle University (WA)
Seton Hall University (NJ)
Simpson College (IA)
Southern Methodist University (TX)
Southwestern University (TX)
Spelman College (GA)
St. Lawrence University (NY)
St. Olaf College (MN)
Stanford University (CA)
Syracuse University (NY)
Tabor College (KS)
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Trinity University (TX)
Tufts University (MA)
Tulane University (LA)
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Central Missouri
University of Chicago (IL)
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Denver (CO)
University of Georgia
University of Hartford (CT)
University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Louisville (KY)
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Miami (FL)
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of Missouri, Kansas City
University of Nebraska, Kearney
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska, Omaha
University of Notre Dame (IN)
University of Oregon
University of Portland (OR)
University of Richmond (VA)
University of San Diego (CA)
University of South Dakota
University of South Florida, Tampa
University of Southern California
University of St. Andrews, Scotland
University of St. Thomas (MN)
University of Tampa (FL)
University of Texas, Austin
University of Toronto, Canada
University of Tulsa (OK)
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Vanderbilt University (TN)
Vassar College (NY)
Washington University in St. Louis
(MO)
Wayne State College (NE)
Wesleyan University (CT)
Wheaton College (IL)
William Jewell College (MO)
Williams College (MA)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)
Xavier University (OH)
Xavier University of Louisiana
Yale University (CT)
Admission and Financial Aid
Brownell-Talbot seeks to enroll students in grades preschool–12 who show promise and proven ability and who are enthusiastic and eager to
learn. Admission is competitive and applicants for grades 1-12 are reviewed on the basis of their academic record (grades, test scores, and
teacher recommendations), character, and extracurricular interests and talents. In 2012-2013, more than $772,000 in need-based financial aid
was allocated to 18 percent of the entire school; 31 percent of the Upper School students received financial aid.
The Malone Scholars Program
The Malone Scholars Program seeks gifted and academically motivated students in grades seven through 12 who require a minimum of 30
percent financial assistance. Malone Scholars can receive up to 100 percent of tuition and fees. Malone merit-based scholarships are available
for qualified, high-ability students who test in the top 5 percent on Brownell-Talbot’s entrance exams and meet other requirements —students
who are committed to achieving their full potential in high school and beyond.
Accreditation and Memberships
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States, Advanc-Ed, and the Nebraska Department of Education. Memberships:
National Association of Independent Schools, Educational Records Bureau, The College Board, National Association for College Admission
Counseling, and the School and Student Service for Financial Aid.
2012-2013 UPPER SCHOOL PROFILE
Dr. Sylvia Rodríguez Vargas, Head of School Stacey Evert, Director of College Counseling Bill Harrell, Head of Upper School
srvargas@brownell.edu stevert@brownell.edu biharrel@brownell.edu
400 North Happy Hollow Boulevard, Omaha, Nebraska 68132
Phone: (402) 556-3772 ● FAX: (402) 553-2994 ● www.brownell.edu
School Code # 281695
Brownell-Talbot School Mission Statement
Brownell-Talbot College Preparatory School is a safe, caring community dedicated to academic excellence and to
preparing students for success in college and in life. Through experiences in academics, activities, and the arts,
students learn passionately, think critically, act responsibly, and lead with integrity.
Opening Day Enrollment
Lower School (PS-4): 170
Middle School (5–8): 147
Upper School (9-12): 136
US Females: 73
US Males: 63
Total Student Body: 453
Students of Color: 31%
Brownell-Talbot School History
Faculty
15 FTE Upper School Faculty Members
65% US Faculty Members hold advanced degrees
US Student to Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1
Average years in education: 16.5
Upper School Average Class Size: 10.3
Largest Individual Class: 21
Brownell-Talbot School, the only private, independent, coeducational college preparatory day school in the state of Nebraska,
has a unique history. Brownell Hall opened on September 17, 1863, as an Episcopal girls' boarding school offering the
daughters of the pioneer families settling the Nebraska territory the educational advantages available in the East. The School
moved to its present location in the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha in 1923. Although boys had long been accepted as day
students in "the nursery" or early primary grades, Brownell Hall did not begin the formal transition to becoming a coeducational
facility until 1952. In 1963, in the School's centennial year, the first freshmen boys were admitted, and the School became
Brownell-Talbot, taking the names of both bishops responsible for its birth. The last boarders left in 1965, the first coed class
graduated from the high school in 1967 and the School was incorporated independent of the Episcopal Church.
Brownell-Talbot Innovative Programs
• Technology and Student Laptop Program. In 2000, B-T implemented a wireless 1:1 laptop initiative for our
Upper School students, the first school in the region to do so.
• College Counseling. All students are enrolled in college counseling courses when they enter the eighth grade;
therefore, the counselor will know the young person and his/her family for five years. The counselor has taught
students in formalized college counseling courses for over 100 hours with topics ranging from personality profiles
and college research to résumé writing and compiling a college list.
• The House System. The House System is Brownell-Talbot’s advisory program. Students are placed in genderspecific
houses for all four years of Upper School and Houses meet weekly. Houses are led by a House Dean
(faculty member) and House Leader (upper class student) and brother and sister houses are paired together.
• Points of Pride. The Points of Pride is a comprehensive character education program integrated into weekly chapel,
House activities, and daily life. Points of Pride: Members of the Brownell-Talbot family are respectful of self and
others; honest; independent critical thinkers; ethical decision-makers; reflective, life-long learners; and responsible
citizens of our school, community, and country.

Brownell-Talbot Student Accomplishments
2011-2012 School Year
• One student earned the National AP Scholar Award, the highest possible recognition given by CollegeBoard’s
Advanced Placement. Two students earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award, four earned the AP Scholar with
Honor Award, and ten earned the AP Scholar Award. About 18 percent of more than 1.9 million students
worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to earn an AP Scholar Award.
• The Speech Team successfully defended its Conference, District, and Nebraska Class C-2 State Championships,
extending its Conference winning streak to eight consecutive years, its District winning streak to ten consecutive
years, and its State winning streak to six consecutive years. The Speech Team medaled in 15 events at the State
Competition; three students were selected individual state champions and three were named runner-up in their
respective events.
• The Academic Decathlon Team placed second overall at the State Championship Competition and earned 16
medals, which included three gold, six silver, and seven bronze.
• The Robotics Team finished second overall at the first-ever Nebraska State Robotics Tournament and qualified three
teams to the VEX Robotics National Tournament and two teams to the World Championship Tournament. The four
teams combined earned eight trophies and awards.
• The competition math team placed first in Class C at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Math Day and grade-level
teams placed first at three additional meets.
• The Nebraska Scholastic Art Contest selected five art students for ten state medals. Six students were honored at the
Omaha Summer Arts Festival Student Art Contest.
• Six instrumental and vocal performances earned superior ratings at the District Music Contest in large ensemble,
small ensemble, and solo divisions.
• A senior received a Gates Millennium Scholarship from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He was among
1,000 recipients selected from among 24,000 applications from across the nation.
Grade Point Average (6 semesters)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.47
4.0+: 26% of the Class
3.75-3.99: 7% of the Class
3.5-3.74: 11% of the Class
Class of 2013
27 Class Members
National Merit Recognition
Semifinalists…………….….4
Commended………………..1
Advanced Placement
85% of the Class of 2013 took at least
one AP course
62% of scores were 3 or above
43% of scores were 4 or 5
31% of the Class earned AP Scholar
Awards
ACT Scores
SAT Scores
100% of the Class of 2013 took the ACT 30% of the Class of 2013 took the SAT
Composite English Math Reading Science Critical Math Writing
Reading
Middle 50% 24-30 24-34 23-28 25-31 25-31 Middle 50% 520-710 420-730 530-670
Mean 27.7 28.3 26.4 28.1 27.3 Mean 633 639 635
Standardized test statistics include scores through 6/2012 test dates.
Graduate Information
Classes of 2008-2012
• One hundred percent college acceptance of graduates in four-year colleges and universities.
• Over $12.4 million in scholarships were offered.
• Seventy-six percent of graduates received scholarships and the dollar total averaged $36,500 per student.
• Ten National Merit Finalists, two Semifinalists, and six Commended Scholars were recognized.
Grade Point Average
Each student has an individualized semester GPA and a
cumulative GPA calculated from the beginning of ninth grade.
The GPA includes grades from all classes. Transfer courses are
not calculated into Brownell-Talbot’s cumulative GPA.
GPA Scale
AP courses are weighted an additional .5 GPA.
W=Withdrawal after the course drop/add deadline
A+, A, A- 4.0
B+, B, B- 3.0
C+, C, C- 2.0
D+, D, D- 1.0
Standard Grading Scale AP Grading Scale
A 93-100 A 90-100
B 85-92 B 80-89
C 77-84 C 70-79
D 70-76 D 60-69
F