Celebrating the Achievements of the Class of 2025

As the Class of 2025 has officially graduated from the International School of Indiana, it is time to reflect on their extraordinary achievements. This group of talented, resilient, and determined students has truly made its mark on the ISI community. From prestigious college acceptances to remarkable personal and academic accomplishments, the Class of 2025 has much to celebrate!

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Outstanding College Acceptances

One of the most notable achievements of this graduating class is their impressive list of college acceptances, showcasing their hard work and dedication over the past four years. Once again, the ISI graduating class enjoys a 100% four-year college acceptance rate! Some highlights from the Class of 2025 include:

Top National University Acceptances
ISI seniors celebrated acceptances from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, including the University of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Michigan, Wake Forest University, Howard University, American University, and George Washington University.

Top Public University Acceptances
Students earned spots at highly respected public institutions, including the University of Washington, Purdue University (College of Engineering, Business, Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts), and Indiana University (Kelley School of Business, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, School of Public Health, and The College of Arts & Sciences).

STEM Success
Our aspiring scientists, engineers, and innovators were accepted to elite STEM-focused schools such as Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Purdue University (College of Engineering, Business, and Sciences), and Indiana University (Kelley School of Business and School of Public Health), where they plan to pursue rigorous programs in fields ranging from engineering to psychological sciences.

Liberal Arts Achievements
The ISI commitment to developing well-rounded, thoughtful scholars is reflected in acceptances to top liberal arts colleges, including DePauw University, Belmont University, and Wabash College.

International Acceptances
Demonstrating the global reach of ISI, students also received acceptances from prestigious universities around the world, including New York University Shanghai (China), the University of Toronto (Canada), the University of St. Andrews (Scotland), Doshisha University (Japan), and Waseda University (Japan).

Scholarships and Awards

The Class of 2025 has not only gained acceptance to top colleges but has also earned significant merit scholarships and awards, recognizing their exceptional talents:

Overall Scholarships: The Class of 2025 earned a combined $5.6 million in merit scholarships and awards, averaging $225,754 per student. 

Gates Scholarship: Launched in 2017, the Gates Scholarship continues the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s mission to support exceptional students by removing financial barriers to college. With fewer than 1% of applicants selected annually, it is one of the most competitive scholarships in the country. Only 300 student leaders nationwide are chosen each year, earning full funding to attend a four-year U.S. college or university. This year, ISI senior Isabel Kim became our first Gates Scholar. She will attend the University of Michigan to study Nursing. Congratulations, Isabel!

College Board National Recognition Program: Awards academic honors to high-performing underrepresented students. This National program recognizes the achievements of students across the country, based on exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT standardized exam in Grade 11. Recipients are among the highest-achieving high school students in the country, and as a result, many colleges are eager to recruit them. ISI has two students in the senior class who are being recognized for this award:

• Kennedi Green: National African American Recognition Program. Kennedi will attend Howard University and major in African Studies and Secondary Education.   
• Isabel Kim: National First-Generation Recognition Program. Isabel will attend the University of Michigan, majoring in Nursing.

Next Grad Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a senior student who has demonstrated leadership and motivation throughout the college application process. Makoto Buroku was selected to receive this scholarship and will be attending Waseda University in Japan.

Looking Ahead

As the Class of 2025 prepares to embark on their next chapter, their accomplishments stand as a source of inspiration for future students. Their journey is a powerful reminder that with hard work, perseverance, and a passion for learning, anything is possible. The entire school community is immensely proud of these students and eagerly anticipates the positive impact they will continue to make in the world.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Your achievements are just the beginning of an incredible journey. We can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you.