The Brearley School, on Manhattan's Upper East Side, is recognized as one of the top girls' schools in the U.S. Founded in 1884 to provide young women with an education equal to that of their brothers, Brearley continues to uphold this pioneering spirit with initiatives such START, designed to encourage girls to redefine success and explore personal growth. With opportunities to tackle challenging independent study tracks or enroll on the Colombia Science Honors programme, Brearley ‘sparks’ girls to debate and engage in a passionate exchange of ideas. Not surprisingly Brearley girls flourish at top-tier universities such as Harvard and Yale and go on to pursue careers as Olympic athletes and Oscar-winning directors. With a strong emphasis on inclusion and social responsibility, Brearley shapes future leaders ready to make an impact.