National College Decision Day 2026

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- A meaningful milestone was marked for the graduating seniors of The John Cooper School as they came together to celebrate Cooper’s traditional senior class lunch.

With excitement, laughter, and a touch of reflection, the Class of 2026 gathered to share their next steps, proudly wearing college colors and tee-shirts that represent years of dedication and growth. The moment captured both celebration and transition, as students honored their journeys From Curiosity to Wisdom while looking ahead to new opportunities.

This year’s class reflects a wide range of interests and aspirations, with applications submitted to hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States and around the world. From campuses close to home in Texas to destinations across North America and abroad, these students are preparing to begin the next chapter of their academic journeys.

The Class of 2026 will attend an impressive array of schools, representing diverse fields of study and ambitions. Their choices highlight both the strength of their preparation and the individuality of their goals.

Reflecting on the class, the Director of College Counseling shared that while students are heading in many different directions, the foundation built during their time at Cooper will continue to guide them. Their effort, curiosity, and leadership have shaped their paths, and those qualities will remain essential as they move forward into college and beyond.

As The John Cooper School celebrates the Class of 2026, the entire community extends its congratulations and best wishes. This class leaves behind a lasting impact defined by commitment, thoughtful engagement, and leadership, carrying forward the spirit of a challenging and supportive school community into everything that comes next.

Class of 2026, 100% Matriculate to 4-Year Universities and Institutions

• Auburn University
• Babson College
• Barnard College of Columbia University
• Baylor University
• Brown University
• California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Colby College
• Colorado School of Mines
• Columbia University
• Concordia University - Nebraska
• Cornell University
• Emory University
• Fordham University
• Franciscan University of Steubenville
• George Washington University
• Georgetown University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Johns Hopkins University
• London School of Economics
• Louisiana State University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Michigan State University
• Mount Allison University
• New York University
• Northeastern University
• Northwestern University
• Prairie View A&M University
• Purdue University
• Rice University
• San Diego State University
• Southern Methodist University
• Southwestern University
• Stanford University
• Swarthmore College
• Syracuse University
• Texas A&M University
• Texas Christian University
• Texas State University
• The University of Texas at Austin
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Trinity University
• Tufts University
• Tulane University
• United States Air Force Academy
• University of Arkansas
• University of California - Irvine
• University of California - Los Angeles
• University of Chicago
• University of Colorado - Boulder
• University of Georgia
• University of Houston
• University of Illinois
• University of Melbourne
• University of Miami
• University of Mississippi
• University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
• University of Notre Dame
• University of Oklahoma - Norman
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Puget Sound
• University of Richmond
• University of Southern California
• University of Tennessee
• University of Utah
• University of Virginia
• University of York
• Vanderbilt University
• Willamette University

The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. The School’s mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.

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