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The John Cooper School Students celebrate National College Decision Day Together during Senior Class Lunch
April 29, 2026, marked a meaningful milestone 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.
Source: The John Cooper School
