Class of 2025
Class of 2025
Ursuline Academy’s 52 members of the 131st Graduating Class received acceptances from 111 schools and committed to attend 29 universities and colleges. Awarded over $5.2 Million in academic and athletic scholarships & grants, an average of $101,029 per graduate.
In the spirit of Serviam, completed 5,869 hours of community service, an average of 113 hours per graduate. 11 committed to a Division I, II & III collegiate sport - an Ursuline record of over 20% of the class. 57% of graduates are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related major, far exceeding the national average.
College Acceptances
*Sampling of the over 100 colleges and universities offering acceptance to the Class of 2025.
CONGRATULATIONS TO URSULINE ACADEMY’S CLASS OF 2025
FOR COMMITTING TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Boston College
The Catholic University of America
Coppin State University
Delaware State University
Delaware Technical Community College
Fairfield University
Florida Atlantic University
Franklin & Marshall College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goldey-Beacom College
Immaculata University
Lehigh University
Louisiana State University
Pennsylvania State University
Rider University
Saint Francis University
Saint Joseph’s University
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Alabama
University of Delaware
The University of Miami
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of Scranton
University of South Carolina
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Xavier University
AP Capstone
AP Capstone consists of two mandatory courses, AP Seminar and AP Research. Students learn to think critically and creatively, constructing meaning and gaining understanding, planning and producing communications in various forms, and collaborating to solve problems. Liberal arts skills are naturally intertwined with the special interests of each student as they design and conduct a study or investigation of their choosing. Co-curricular connections provide them with a unique opportunity to explore and propose solutions to real-world problems.
Capstone by the Numbers:
In Spring 2025, our AP Capstone Seminar and AP Capstone Research classes submitted their final projects to the College Board for review.
Both classes had a 100% pass rate. In AP Seminar, all students received a passing score that was a combination of two major research projects, two major presentations, and an end-of-course exam. 76% earned a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-5, compared to just 29% nationally.
In AP Research, all students successfully completed a year-long research study culminating in the composition of an Academic Research Paper (many 30+ pages long) and a full multimedia oral defense of their findings. 83% earned a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-5 compared to 43% nationally.
Both classes distinguished themselves among the highest performing Capstone students and programs in the country.
Platinum AP School
AP Research Stats 2024-25
Ursuline
83% scored a 4 or 5
Mean score 4.17
100% passed
Delaware
50% scored a 4 or 5
Mean score 3.57
87.1% passed
Globally
43% scored a 4 or 5
Mean score 3.43
88.3% passed
Ursuline Academy was named to the 2024-25 AP School Honor Roll as a Platinum Member, which is the highest level of distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools with AP Programs that are highly successful in providing college credit opportunities to students and maximizing college readiness.
- Ursuline is one of few Delaware schools to earn the Platinum Distinction
- Only 886 (6%) of schools nationally earned the Platinum Award
- Only 4,570 schools were recognized by the AP School Honor Roll with an award at any level (or 30% eligible)
Collegiate Athletic Commitments
The successful transition to college-level academics and athletics requires a coordinated and supported effort between the student, family, and school. The Class of 2025 set a new school record with the most Ursuline athletes in a single graduating class to commit to a collegiate sport. Congratulations to the following eleven graduates competing at the collegiate level!
Tyler Adams
Rider University, DI, Volleyball
Juliette Cummings
Catholic University, DIII, Volleyball
Cecilia DeCaro
Rider University, DI, Volleyball
Eliza Johnson
Lehigh University, DI, Swimming
Claire Kelly
Franklin & Marshall College, DIII, Volleyball
Katherine Lange
Goldey Beacom College, DII, Basketball
Bailey Maloney
Thomas Jefferson University, DII, Softball
Caitlyn McGonigal
University of Scranton, DIII, Volleyball
Sadey McPherson
Catholic University, DIII, Track & Field
Olivia O’Hara
Xavier University, DI, Lacrosse
Danielle Wooten
Coppin State University, DI, Track & Field
Graduate Spotlight: Eliza Johnson ’25
CLASS OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN
Earned significant academic and athletic scholarships to attend Lehigh University in Fall 2025 to pursue Engineering and committed as a member of their Division I Swim Team. She was awarded the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
At Ursuline Academy, we pride ourselves on providing our students with the support and resources needed to excel in our Upper School and the college they choose. In keeping with that tradition, our Counseling Department has developed a comprehensive approach to help our students understand the college admission process from start to finish. Our students and their families are fully supported throughout the entire process. We are proud to see our graduates consistently go on to attend colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad.
Erin Barillare ’95
Upper School Counselor ebarillare@ursuline.org
Lauren Carney Director of Counseling lcarney@ursuline.org
Our goal is that students be accountable and proactively engaged in the processes of self-evaluation and research that are paramount in helping each student find her perfect college fit. Open discussion and collaboration are encouraged with families. Counselors will help students learn to identify their goals and interests, understand how to manage the complex college admissions process and help them eventually make confident decisions about where and how they will pursue their higher education.
Ursuline’s Personalized Approach to College Counseling
9TH GRADE
As a Freshman, you will get to know your counselor right away. Ursuline students will have the same counselor for all four high school years. From the start, your counselor will ensure you are on the best path possible to prepare you for college admissions, and you will receive your personalized Naviance account. With the help of your counselor, you will navigate our comprehensive course catalog, which sets you on the right academic path from the beginning by aligning our courses with your academic interests. In the fall, you will also learn about our extracurricular activities, including clubs, service opportunities, and leadership programs. You will begin to get more comfortable with college admissions standardized testing
by taking the PSAT 8/9 in the winter of your freshman year, and your counselor will review your results with you in the spring. At that time, your counselor works with you to explain what colleges look for in a potential student and how you can best prepare for the process. In the spring, you will also select your sophomore-year courses with assistance from your counselor.
10TH GRADE
As a Sophomore, your counselor works with you to identify career and life goals through career discovery and exploration activities, including several personality and career-interest inventories. With your personalized results, you explore various career awareness opportunities and informational resources tailored to your specific interests, paving the way toward a potential career path. In October, you take the PSAT/NMSQT as practice for the SAT and receive your results in December. At that time, you review how colleges use standardized testing scores in admissions decisions and work with your counselor to identify the steps and resources necessary to achieve your goals. In the spring, you and your family start digging deeper into college admissions with specific programming that focuses on what to remember as you begin visiting and researching specific universities. Also, in the spring, you select your junior-year courses with assistance from your counselor.
11TH GRADE
As a Junior, you will again take the PSAT/NMSQT in October for continued practice and possible recognition as a National Merit Scholar. You are encouraged to meet with the nearly 100 college representatives visiting our campus throughout the fall. In the second semester, you will be enrolled in our small-group Junior Seminar course, which focuses on the college research and application process. Junior Seminar will help you better understand what you are looking for in your college experience. Upon completing the course, you will have a realistic list of colleges that fit your criteria and profile as a student to continue visiting over the summer. The Counseling Department also offers a series of nighttime events in junior year, including sessions on financial aid, the realities of the college admission process, and strategies in college admissions.
12TH GRADE
As a Senior, you hit the ground running and begin preparing for college applications over the summer. Your counselor works with you individually and as often as necessary to advance your college applications. Your counselor reviews all applications, and all supporting documents are gathered and officially submitted through the Counseling Department. You will use your Naviance account to track your applications throughout the fall. You will also continue to meet with the college representatives that visit our campus. Our Counseling Department tracks admission results throughout the year, and assistance is provided in helping you decide which college to attend. You will receive unlimited support during every phase of the college selection, application, admission, and financial aid process.
Naviance Family Connection is a web-based service designed specifically for students and parents that aids students in career exploration and college research and planning. All Ursuline Academy students have their accounts with Naviance and will utilize the site for all four years in the Upper School. Naviance helps connect our families with valuable resources and provides an efficient way for students and parents to stay informed and organized throughout the college application process. Naviance is linked with the Ursuline Academy Counseling Office, which enables students to access, track, and analyze specific data about college and career plans.
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