Refining Your Application: Proofreading and Ensuring Completeness Before Submission
Before you submit your boarding school application, it’s important to make sure everything is
polished and complete! Here’s how to make sure you don’t forget anything important.
Athletics and the Arts: Showcasing Your Extracurriculars Effectively
Whether you’re an artist, musician, or athlete, presenting your extracurricular achievements in the best light is an important part of a boarding school application. Learn how to build a strong activity list, submit portfolios or videos, and communicate your passions clearly to admissions teams.
America’s Boarding Schools Welcome You
Despite what you may wonder, given the political landscape in American today, it’s still a great time to study at an American boarding school.
Mastering the SSAT
Applying to American boarding schools? The SSAT is often part of the process, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. This post explains what the SSAT measures, how schools use it, and how international students can prepare.
Top Boarding Schools Near You: Sesameed’s New Searchable Event Calendar
Sesameed’s new searchable event calendar makes it easy for international families to see upcoming school visits to fairs and events around the world. Plan ahead, meet admissions counselors in person, and discover the right school for your child—without traveling to the U.S.
Planning Your Boarding School Campus Visits: What to Ask and Look For
Learn how to understand how to evaluate schools beyond the brochures and marketing—what questions to ask, what red flags to look out for, and how to get a true sense of a school’s environment and values.
Building Your Boarding School List: How to Find the Right Fit
Choosing a boarding school that’s a good fit for YOU is key to a great experience! Learn how to identify schools that are a strong match for your strengths and preferences, even if you can’t visit in person.
Why the TOEFL Still Matters in a Test-Optional Landscape
It’s easy to assume standardized testing is a thing of the past, now that so many schools opt for test-optional admissions policies. But if you’re thinking about skipping the TOEFL, you’ll likely want to think again. Learn what’s new in 2026 for the TOEFL, get familiar with the test, and put some of your test-taking worries at ease – allow us to explain.
Setting Meaningful Goals for Boarding School Success: Academic, Extracurricular, & Social
Learn how to set meaningful academic, extracurricular, and social goals that align with your interests and boarding school aspirations.
Summer Planning: Using Your Time to Learn, Grow, and Prepare for the Fall
Discover how to turn your summer into a powerful boost for your boarding school application with tips on academic enrichment, personal growth, and early preparation. Set goals, build confidence, and enter the fall application season ready to shine.
The Boarding School Application Timeline: What to Expect and How to Stay on Track
Get a clear, month-by-month guide to the boarding school application process—from school visits and testing to interviews, essays, and financial aid—so you and your family can stay organized, prepared, and stress-free.
2025’s Political Landscape & US Boarding Education
What does the current geopolitical landscape and US politics have in store for the international demand for American boarding schools? Sesameed’s founder, Daniel Szeto, shares his thoughts on what the future might have in store for US boarding education.