CATS Academy Boston is thrilled to announce that one of our students, Zachary, has received Early Acceptance to Boston College, ranked among the top 50 universities in the United States. Remaining in Massachusetts to continue his academic journey, Zachary, a dedicated student-athlete, will pursue a major in Finance at Boston College, which holds the prestigious #36 spot in the U.S. rankings*.
Zachary joined CATS Academy Boston in Grade 10 as part of our American Hockey Academy, where he spent three years balancing elite hockey training with a rigorous academic schedule. His coursework included four Advanced Placement (AP) classes and four Honors courses, all while maintaining his commitment to both athletics and academics.
In addition to his academic achievements, Zachary strengthened his college applications through extracurricular activities such as competing on our CATS Varsity Golf Team, participating in the Chess Club and Investment Club, and being part of the CATS Scholars Program, an exclusive initiative for our highest-achieving students. Outside of school, Zachary has also dedicated time to coaching and refereeing Youth Hockey, as well as attending a Pre-College Summer Program at Tufts University, another top 50 U.S. institution*.
Zachary’s story is a testament to the balance of academic excellence, athletic prowess, and personal growth that defines the CATS Academy Boston experience.
Read Zachary’s profile:
Name: Zachary
Country: United States
Program: High School Diploma
Destination: Boston College
Potential Major: Finance
Advanced Placement Courses: AP Calculus AB, AP Microeconomics, AP Statistics, AP United States History
Honors Courses: Pre Calculus Honors, World History II Global Conflicts Honors, Literature 3 Independence Honors, United States History Honors
College Prep Courses: Chemistry, Literature 2 Journeys, Spanish III, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Literature 4 Critical Lenses
Extracurricular Activities:
- Tier Hockey Honor Roll Recipient (2025, 2024)
- CATS Varsity Golf Team
- CATS Scholars Program
- CATS Investment Club
- CATS Chess Club
- Tufts Pre-College Summer Program
- Youth Hockey Coach & Referee
Reflecting on his time 大象影院 Academy Boston, Zachary said:
“I’m really thankful for my experience 大象影院. Having the opportunity to simultaneously play hockey at a high-level and partake in rigorous academics were important factors to me, and CATS Academy Boston was able to provide me with that throughout my three-year journey. In doing so, I stepped outside my comfort zone, leaving home and familiar faces behind, but gained lifelong friendships with peers from around the world.”
Ms.Whalen, Director of College Counseling, worked with Zachary during the college application process:
“Getting to know Zach throughout his time 大象影院 Academy Boston has been incredibly rewarding. His growth as a student, athlete, and individual reflects a rare balance of discipline, determination, and character. Managing advanced academics, a competitive hockey schedule, and extracurricular commitments is impressive, and Zach has done so with focus and integrity. I am excited to see where this next chapter takes him.”
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