Introduction
Our experience with Maharishi High School graduates shows that acceptance into college greatly exceeds that of national average.
Our Maharishi School in Iowa, USA, has had over ten times the nation’s average for National Merit Scholar Finalists over the past seven years. In addition, students in Grades 10–12 scored in the top 1% nationally on standardized tests (ITED). Ninety-five percent of the graduates were accepted to four-year colleges, including: Brown University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, MIT, Pennsylvania State University and more. View the complete list.
The Maharishi School in Lancashire, England was ranked as one of the top twelve schools (out of 4,400) in terms of qualifying scores in college entrance exams. The percentage of students qualifying for college is twice that of the national rate and the Maharishi School has three times the national rate of students achieving the highest possible score on these tests. These results have been repeated in Maharishi Schools around the globe. This is significant considering that our Maharishi Schools have an open admissions policy.
However, it is also important is that the student choose the right college. There is so much mental, financial, and social pressure today on both students and parents alike to choose a college or university and make crucial decisions that could affect one’s future.
College Preparation
Many high school counselors will strongly emphasize the following qualifications for students who are college bound:
- maintain good grades in high school
- attain high scores on SAT or ACT tests
- plan early to attend college
- take challenging subjects
- acquire computer skills
- show strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as outside interests and goals
- have some work experience that shows focus and commitment
Scientific research findings on Consciousness-Based education that has been applied in schools and universities for the past 35 years shows both an increase in the students’ ability to expand his inner intelligence and the development of the whole personality. Among the many benefits that have been documented, the selected ones below show how the student naturally acquires the skill-set necessary to easily fulfill the above qualifications to prepare for college.
Increased Intelligence and Mental Ability
- Increased Intelligence
- Improved Memory
- Increased Grade Point Average
- Accelerated Cognitive Development in Students
- Increased Efficiency of Concept Learning
- Broader Comprehension and Improved Ability to Focus Attention—Increased Field Independence
Growth of Positive Qualities
- Increased Self-Actualization: Increased Integration, Unity, and Wholeness of Personality
- Higher Levels of Self Development
- Orientation towards Positive Values
- Enhanced Self-Regard and Self-Esteem
- Enhanced Inner Well-Being
- Increased Emotional Stability
Career Preparation
In addition to preparing for college, leading CEOs think education should give students the following skills to prepare them for a career:
- creative problem-solving ability
- intelligence
- adaptability in new situations
- ability to deal with stress
- self-confidence
- independent thinking
- ability to work harmoniously with other people
Scientific research findings on Consciousness-Based education have shown extensively the growth of these qualities. In addition, graduates of Maharishi University of Management have been accepted to leading graduate schools and top businesses around the world.
Whatever your profession or career, Maharishi Academy’s Consciousness-Based system of education will develop the skills and abilities so that each activity you undertake will have the support of the infinite power of Natural Law. You become a masterful leader of your community, your nation, and your world.
Such a man is a complete man, a perfect individual. The grooming of such a man is the specialty and gift of Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge—High School for Leadership.