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5 Things That Give Boarding School Students an Edge in College
Blog ArticleThinking about sending your son or daughter off into the real world can be a bit scary. The good news is that you’ve already started considering a future in which they will thrive. The better news is that we’ve put together a quick checklist of things you can do now that will set them up […]
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What’s Boarding School Like IRL?
Blog ArticleSo, you’re thinking about boarding school. Is it right for you? Sure, the exciting adventures, leading academic programs and independence sound great—but what is going away for school really like—in real life? See and hear it from actual students. The world is your classroom. Real learning doesn’t need to happen in a stuffy room. In […]
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What It Takes To Get Into The Best Colleges
Blog ArticleYou played classical music for them while they were in the womb. You read to them each night and let them read to you early, and often. You encouraged and motivated, edited and assured, and before you could blink, high school appeared on the horizon. And, just beyond that, college looms, foreboding and important. While […]
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10 Myths About Boarding School Debunked
Blog ArticleWhere and how your child learns can greatly impact their chances for success. A boarding school education can be a superior alternative when considering schools. Here, we’ve compiled the most common misperceptions about boarding school from parents. Browse through them to learn the truth and discover more about boarding school. MYTH: Boarding schools are very rigid […]
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Will my child get into an Ivy League university if they attend boarding school?
Frequently Asked QuestionWhile boarding schools are known for rigorous academics, competitive sports and developing critical thinking skills useful for life, there are no guarantees of an Ivy League acceptance. Many boarding school graduates do attend Ivy League and other prestigious universities. What we can guarantee is that the character and independence kids learn at boarding school allows […]
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What’s the biggest difference between my public high school and boarding school?
Frequently Asked QuestionThere are many. First and foremost, boarding school will challenge you by offering you more opportunities to stretch and grow than you ever thought possible. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the stage, or on the field, boarding school is an immersive environment. That means everything is right there for you on campus. Faculty, staff […]