Admissions

[Our daughter] thrived during her freshman year at Gow! Not only did she enjoy her time at Gow and make incredible friends but her confidence and skill in reading improved noticeably. During spring break, she was selected to read a passage at a group event. We looked at each other and wondered how it would go. We knew [our daughter] had become a better reader but how would she react to reading in front of a group? We were so proud of her that she boldly took the book and read confidently and efficiently on the spot. To see her increase in reading skill and her confidence in reading publicly, we knew we had made the right choice in Gow.

Mike and Lezah McCarthy, Parents ’29

We visited Gow in January, and that was it—she fell in love with the school, and so did we. The growth has been amazing. [Our daughter] has gone from a shy student to a confident leader and was recently elected Student Council President. [Our son] has become more independent, confident, and resilient, both in and out of the classroom. Gow has helped both discover strengths they didn't know they had. The people at Gow are what make it so special. They truly know and care about each student as an individual. Whether it's a teacher, coach, advisor, or dorm parent, our children have always had adults in their corner who genuinely want them to succeed.

Sandra Vega Russo, Parent ’27 and ’29

Since joining Gow, [our son] has gone from needing constant support and direction to being able to travel across the country by himself—something that really shows how much confidence and independence he has gained. Academically, Gow has taught him how to navigate his reading challenges so they don't hold him back…he has learned different ways to approach his work, ask for help, and advocate for himself. The structure of his day has also been incredibly helpful. A consistent routine, clear expectations, and accountability keep him organized and on task while teaching him to manage himself more independently. Socially, he has found a community of friends who understand what it feels like to learn differently.

Laura Neil, Parent ’29