Academics

Unconventional Leadership

Written by: hwadmission • March 21, 2022

By Sophia ’23 Unconventional Leadership is one of the many unique courses offered in the Kutler Center. Taught by Dean of Students...

Written by: hwadmission • March 7, 2022

By Andrew ’22 By 10th grade, students’ schedules are so varied and tailored to individual interests that it’s rare to share more...

Written by: hwadmission • February 17, 2022

By Kriste ’24 The Upper School Math Club is a place for aspiring mathematicians to socialize, converse and bond over mathematics. ...

Written by: hwadmission • February 15, 2022

By Maya ’22 Twice a cycle, I trek up all of the stairs at the upper school to the Brendan Kutler Center for Interdisciplinary Studies...

Written by: hwadmission • February 10, 2022

By Hannah ’25 Ever since I can remember, I’ve always loved public speaking, and like many other activities that I participated in...

Written by: hwadmission • February 7, 2022

By Max ’25 Harvard-Westlake produces a number of student publications, both at the middle and upper school campuses. Aside from the...

Written by: hwadmission • February 3, 2022

By Alli ’27 Hello everyone. My name is Alli and I am currently in my first year at Harvard-Westlake. As I am still taking in all the...

Written by: hwadmission • January 31, 2022

By Davis ’24 Prior to the pandemic, as I would walk energetic and interested applicant families around the Middle School, oohing and...

Written by: hwadmission • January 27, 2022

By Asher ’23 On top of the core classes and electives offered at the Harvard-Westlake Upper School, students have the opportunity to...

Written by: hwadmission • January 26, 2022

By Li Yam ’22 The college application process can be very intimidating and overwhelming. With so many options and decisions...