Admissions

Welcome

From the Admissions Director

2026 will be remembered as the year the New York Knicks clinched the NBA title after overcoming suspenseful, chips-are-down moments on the way to their cinematic and historic win. In the jubilant aftermath, everyone became a fan and gushed with pride over the team’s display of perseverance, intellect, grit, readiness, and conviction. 

Which brings me to my favorite day of the school year: Commencement. A milestone event where Archer girls sparkle as exemplars of these exact same ideals. Where each girl’s name is called to receive her diploma, and every other student on the stage claps and hollers with joy. On the Archer Instagram, a caption “Came for the education, left with a hype squad” accompanied a video of the Class of 2026 exuberantly celebrating their classmates, much like New Yorkers the world over did for their hometown basketball team. 

Our graduates are vibrant, sharp and unstoppable because Archer gives rise to limitless girls. When they leave the walls of Archer, our students are able to navigate the realities of the greater world because they are equipped to compete and lead with empathy, to excel without apology. They have been taught to explore, experiment, take purposeful risks, fail and recalibrate on their terms, preparing them to live, learn and lead fearlessly and joyfully for the rest of their lives.

I invite you to learn about Archer with the hopes that you will discover that Archer and your daughter might be the right match.

- Felicia Paik, Director of Admissions
fpaik@archer.org
Felicia joined Archer in 2010. She holds a degree in communications from Stanford University and was a journalist for almost 20 years, writing for numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Felicia is committed to education and to service in the community. She was the Board Chair at Brentwood Presbyterian Pre-School, PTA President at Franklin Elementary and Lincoln Middle Schools in Santa Monica, and a member of the Castilleja Alumnae Executive Committee. Felicia is a girls' school graduate, who attended the Westlake School for Girls and Castilleja School. Felicia's daughter, Sabrina '22, has graduated from UC Berkeley and is pursuing a master's degree at the University College London. Her son, Ryan, graduated from Harvard College and UC Berkeley School of Law and is working as an attorney in San Francisco. Felicia and her husband live in her hometown of Santa Monica.
"To me, an Archer girl is dedicated, compassionate, inquisitive, spirited, and effervescent."
Meet the Team
Amy joined the Archer community in 2018. Growing up in the Emerald Coast region of Florida, she pursued her education at Florida State University where she earned both a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in corporate and public communication. Prior to joining Archer, Amy worked as a senior admissions officer at her alma mater. She continues to stay connected to the university by serving as a teaching assistant in undergraduate communication courses, reflecting her commitment to education and passion for mentoring students. Outside of Archer, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and staying active.

Contact Amy: achen@archer.org
 
Julieta joined the Archer community in 2024. Originally from Buenos Aires, she has called Los Angeles home for the last two decades. Julieta earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Southern California and is a proud Trojan (Fight On!). She has previously held roles in recruiting, human resources, and project management in the fields of consumer goods and interior design. Outside of Archer, Julieta enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Contact Julieta: jgirbal@archer.org
Molly joined the Archer community in 2024. A native Angeleno and a proud girls’ school graduate, Molly is a Marlborough School alumna. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Boston University and, later, a master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Prior to joining the Archer community, Molly worked in elementary school admissions at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences. Outside of Archer, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons, Gus in third grade and Otis in TK.

Contact Molly: mnoah@archer.org
Lucy joined the Archer community in 2011 as a history teacher. Later, she was the history department chair for several years before she joined the Admissions Office. Lucy grew up outside of Chicago and earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of Archer, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Both attend The Center for Early Education, with Sadie in fourth grade and Bo in sixth grade.

Contact Lucy: lpinkwater@archer.org
 

The Archer School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status in its hiring or in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs. 

The Archer School for Girls’ mission is to educate students in an environment specifically designed for girls. As such, the school will consider any candidate for admission who identifies as a girl. Once admitted to Archer, all students in good academic standing who abide by Archer’s code of conduct and who meet requirements for graduation will be eligible to receive an Archer diploma, regardless of any change in sexual identity or other legally protected status.