Financial Aid at Boarding Schools: Myths, Facts, and How to Apply
Boarding school financial aid differs greatly from the college financial aid system many parents are familiar with.
Unplanning Your Summer: Identifying Activities that Boarding Schools Love to See
Find summer activities that will impress boarding school admissions officers and help you stand out against other applicants.
Course Selection and Exam Prep for College Success
Strategic course selection and early exam preparation are the defining factors in boarding school students’ college success. Admissions officers prioritize academic trajectory and genuine depth over simply accumulating AP courses, rewarding students who build progressively rigorous transcripts in a few focused areas.
Selecting and Committing to the Right Boarding School
Before committing, families should go beyond open days by attending revisit events and speaking directly with current students to get an accurate picture of daily campus life. Ultimately, the best school isn’t necessarily the most prestigious one — it’s the environment where your child is most likely to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Every Boarding School Looks Perfect on a Tour. Here’s How to See Past That.
The schools that matter most to you won’t reveal themselves in a brochure or a single visit to the campus, you have to do a little digging. Here are ways to differentiate schools from each other.
Getting the most out of a Second-Visit
Attending a revisit day will help you confirm your decision of whether to attend a school or not. By seeing the school again, meeting with students and faculty, and asking important questions, you will feel more confident that the school is the right fit for you!
How Engaged Applicants Win in College Admissions
Make sure you are showing universities that you’re serious: from meaningful campus visits to thoughtful follow-ups, your efforts to stand out can also help you find your best-fit university.
The Admissions Signal Many Boarding School Families Overlook
Selective boarding schools track who visits, who asks smart questions, and who follows up — that’s called “demonstrated interest.” Learn how campus visits, virtual events, and purposeful admissions engagement can set youapart in a competitive applicant pool.
While You Wait: The Application Checklist
Once you’ve hit that magical “submit” button and all your own application materials are in, the process shifts. You’re not done, but you also can’t really control the rest of the admissions process. Here’s what you should do next.
Preparing for College Interviews
College interviews can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to worry. Preparing for a college interview starts with understanding that the conversation is less about “being perfect” and more about sharing who you are as a person.