Visit Maine | Gould Academy | High School in Bethel Maine

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

For nearly all of our current students, their visit to Gould Academy, located in the quintessential New England town of Bethel, Maine, and being able to meet current students, faculty, coaches, and staff made the decision to come to Gould easy. While our students come to our campus from all around the United States and throughout the world, they all have one thing in common: coming to Gould was the best decision they have made.

Open House Events

Open Houses offer students and their families the perfect opportunity to visit our picturesque campus. The day will provide you with a comprehensive glimpse of our unparalleled experiential learning programs, broad academic curriculum, and one-of-a-kind extracurricular offerings. During these events, you will meet our dedicated faculty and coaches, connect with current students, and experience firsthand what makes our community so special and a Gould education unique.

The day begins with light refreshments and a welcome from our Admissions team and Head of School. Student ambassadors will then guide each family on a tour of our campus, followed by a moderated faculty panel with deans and program directors for parents and an opportunity for students to visit a classroom. Families are invited to join our current students and faculty for lunch in our dining hall. The structured portion of the day concludes at 1:15 p.m. Interviews with admissions and meetings with coaches can be scheduled by appointment if desired.

Upcoming Open House dates: October 14, 2024, November 11, 2024, December 6, 2024, and April 18, 2025.

What to Expect

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Arrival

Our Admissions Office is located in the Carolyn Wight house at 27 Church Street, Bethel, Maine 04217. There you’ll check-in and meet the Admissions team.
Meet with coaches & teachers

Depending on your academic, athletic, or extracurricular interests, a teacher/coach will come to the Admissions Office to talk about their program and answer any of your questions.
Parent/Guardian interview

The parent interview is a great time for parents/guardians and our admissions team to discuss expectations for the prospective student.
Student interview

The student interview is an essential part of the application process, and at Gould, we are committed to knowing every student and understanding them as individuals. This applies as much to our prospective students as it does our current students.
Tour

One of our student tour guides will take you and your family on a tour to show you all that our beautiful campus has to offer. Student-led tours are a great opportunity to interact with current students and learn about life at Gould.

Do Other Visiting Opportunities Exist?

We encourage you to have multiple points of contact throughout the admission process. Please feel free to visit Gould during one of our Open Houses, sporting or performing arts events, and receptions, or attend our Revisit Days after your acceptance to Gould.

The Bethel airport is under 2 miles away for those traveling by private plane or helicopter, we're happy to help you get around town once you arrive.

Our Admission Team travels across the United States and around the world. Interview appointments off-campus are available, but cannot fully replace the on-campus experience.

The Greater Bethel Area

Make a weekend of it! Hit the slopes at Sunday River Ski Resort.

Or, learn more about what Bethel has to offer by visiting the Bethel Chamber of Commerce website.

Places to Stay in Bethel

Parking on Campus

Street parking around campus is widely available. Gould parking lots are available across from the fieldhouse & at the corner of Elm Street and High Street. Accessible parking is available between Ordway Hall & Gehring Hall