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Early planning makes all the difference. Join us to learn how to set your child on the right path to boarding school admission.
Boarding school financial aid differs greatly from the college financial aid system many parents are familiar with.
Find summer activities that will impress boarding school admissions officers and help you stand out against other applicants.
Join us for live Zoom conversations with admissions directors from Choate, Lawrenceville, and St. Paul’s School on May 28. Limited spots available.
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.
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.
A review of the 2026 application season, including trends, admit rates, and evaluation insights.
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.
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!
The 2026 U.S. Senior Boarding School admission results are now in. Take a look and celebrate this milestone with our students and families.
Know your options after decisions are released and take the next steps with clarity and confidence.
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.