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.
Free Boarding School Webinar: Summer Planning

Join Sesameed experts for a free webinar on Summer Planning and learn how to make the most of your break—explore, grow, and get ready for the fall boarding school application season.
Course Selection and Exam Prep for College Success

From picking the right courses to choosing APs and prepping for exams, your high school decisions shape your university future. This guide breaks down how to build a strong academic path, avoid burnout, and set yourself up for university success—step by step.
Choosing the Right Boarding School for You

Choosing the right boarding school offer for you – it’s a big decision! Take a deep breath, and be sure to think through these eight topics. We broke it down for you with questions to consider, advice, and more.
Sesameed’s 2025 Boarding School Admission Results are in!

Sesameed students are going places! Read about our 2025 senior boarding school admissions results – we can help you open doors to a boarding school education!
Boarding School Admissions Decisions: Understanding What Your Offer Means

After all your hard work, it’s finally here: a letter from the American boarding school you’re wishing and hoping to attend in the fall. What decision waits for you in that envelope? Understand what each of the common application responses means, and what you can next depending on what you find in your offer letter.
Junior Boarding School Placement Success Results Are In!

We are proud to help students and families navigate the junior boarding school admissions process with confidence and success. We are thrilled to share this year’s impressive results of our students’ applications—highlighting their hard work, our expert guidance, and the strength of our comprehensive approach.
Start Thinking Summer Learning!

Summer learning opportunities are starting to sprout! Find your perfect summer learning match for middle- and high-school students through university. Why not let summer be a time to let that natural curiosity thrive?
New Year, New Hope

Going through a misfortune doesn’t mean we will have to give up our dreams. Life can knock us down at times, but it is up to us to choose whether we will stand back up.
Do we really have to talk about Politics?

You might be tempted to try to insulate your child from American politics – but if they’re attending an American boarding school, it’s something you should really talk about. Here are our best tips for talking with your boarder during this peak season in US politics.
Parent’s Weekend – Part 2

Parent’s Weekend has finally arrived and we get to see our boarding school children! After you finish wondering how they possibly could grow so much in the time since you dropped them at their dorm, here are some ways to make the most of that first visit.
Parent’s Weekend – Part 1

Mid-October brings boarding school families to Parent’s Weekend! Here’s part 1 of how to make the most of this visit to see your child, and get a strong sense of how they’re adjusting to boarding school life.