Pegasus Program
The Thacher School is committed to creating a diverse community in which our students can live, learn and grow. Our Pegasus Program was created to break down barriers that have kept students from historically marginalized backgrounds out of independent boarding schools. The mission of The Pegasus Program is to provide every prospective student and family with equitable access to our admission process.
Through our Pegasus Program, we hope you’ll get to know the people, programs, and culture that make Thacher so unique. Through either the in person or virtual program, you’ll get to experience our robust academic programming, our student life, and more. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to dive into life at Thacher and see if this adventure is right for you!
Candidate Selection
Ideal candidates for our Pegasus Program are students who are:
- A member of a historically underrepresented group (i.e., but not limited to: Black, First Generation, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Low-Income, or Person of Color).
- Seriously interested in Thacher and are ready for new adventures.
- Academically successful and curious. (at least a B+ average).
- Able to fly to campus on December 10-11, OR attend the Virtual event on December 13.
In-Person or Virtual Event Information
This year we are offering two tracks: one virtual, and one in-person. The in-person program includes an all-expense paid trip for a prospective student and their guardian to visit campus on December 10 and 11th, 2023. The virtual option will take place on December 13 and will mirror the programming of the in-person event.
During both the in-person and virtual options, you will get to see our community in action; have a chance to speak with current students, faculty, and parents; get a chance to explore classes and community moments; and learn more about our signature programs.
During both the in-person and virtual options, you will get to see our community in action; have a chance to speak with current students, faculty, and parents; get a chance to explore classes and community moments; and learn more about our signature programs.
Apply Now
To apply: please fill out this application form. If you have any questions please contact Christian Garris cgarris@thacher.org or the Thacher Admission Office admission@thacher.org
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Thacher
A college preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12
Notice of nondiscriminatory policy as to students: The Thacher School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.