At CATS Academy Boston, we are proud that our students have progressed to top colleges, universities and art schools in the United States and around the world. Destinations include Ivy League universities such as Cornell University and Brown University which are (respectively) ranked 12th and 13th among U.S universities*.
Students have also been accepted to some of the best Liberal Arts Schools and specialist Arts Schools including Amherst College, ranked 2nd top Liberal Arts School in the U.S**, as well as University of the Arts London (UK) and Rhode Island School of Design ranked 2nd and 4th top schools for Art & Design in the world+.
Progressions to Top 100 U.S Universities
| University | Number of Progressions | Ranking in U.S* |
| Cornell University | 1 | #12 & #16 in World |
| Brown University | 1 | #13 & #66 in World |
| University of California – Berkeley | 1 | #15 & #20 in World |
| University California – Los Angeles | 1 | #17 & #49 in World |
| New York University | 1 | #32 & #58 in World |
| University of California – Irvine | 1 | #32 |
| University of California – Davis | 1 | #32 |
| Boston College | 1 | #36 |
| Ohio State University | 1 | #41 |
| Boston University | 2 | #42 & #94 in World |
| University of Maryland | 1 | #42 |
| Northeastern University | 6 | #46 |
| Virginia Tech | 1 | #51 |
| Pennsylvania State University | 1 | #59 & #92 in World |
| Stony Brook University | 1 | #59 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 1 | #59 |
| University of Massachusetts -Amherst | 4 | #64 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 2 | #64 |
| Syracuse University | 1 | #75 |
| Drexel University | 1 | #80 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | 3 | #84 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 | #88 |
| University California – Santa Cruz | 1 | #88 |
| Fordham University | 3 | #97 |
| Florida International University | 1 | #97 |
Progressions to Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges
| University | Number of Progressions | Ranking in U.S** |
| Amherst College | 1 | #2 |
| Furman University | 1 | #45 |
| Stonehill College | 1 | #82 |
Progressions to Top 100 Global Universities
| University | Number of Progressions | Global Ranking++ |
| University of Melbourne, Australia | 1 | #22 |
| University of Edinburgh, UK | 1 | #35 |
| King’s College London, UK | 1 | #37 |
Progressions to Top 25 Global Art & Design Universities
| University | Number of Progressions | Global Ranking+ |
| University of the Arts London (UK) | 1 | #2 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | 2 | #4 |
| Pratt Institute | 1 | #5 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) | 1 | #15 |
| School of Visual Arts | 1 | #18 |
| California Institute of the Arts | 1 | #23 |
At CATS Academy Boston, students benefit from a personalized educational experience designed to prepare them for success at leading universities. Alongside earning their U.S. High School Diploma, students develop the academic excellence, leadership skills, and extracurricular achievements that universities value most. From Grade 9, our expert college counselors provide tailored guidance through every stage of the application process, helping students identify and secure places at institutions that match their ambitions and potential.
The entire CATS Academy Boston community celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2026. Their hard work, resilience, and ambition have earned opportunities at some of the world’s most respected institutions, and these results reflect not only individual success but also the strength of a supportive and globally minded school community. We congratulate each student and family on this remarkable achievement and cannot wait to see what they accomplish next.
Start your journey today and discover how studying for your High School Diploma at CATS Academy Boston can open doors to leading universities and a future full of possibility.
*U.S News Best National University Rankings 2026 **U.S News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings +QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art & Design ++QS World University Rankings 2027: Top Global Universities
