Over the last several years, even before a global pandemic shook things up, the college admission's landscape has undergone significant changes. Sesameed's Head of University Guidance Dexter Padayachee offers an overview of what's changing, what the road ahead might look like - and new tools to help.

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 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.

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.

As October arrives, your new boarding student is about a month into their completely new educational journey. It's a great time to check in with them and their advisor to get a sense of how things are going ahead of Parent's Weekend visits and teacher conferences.

The transition to boarding school is stressful. Supporting our children during this change is key to their success. Here are some of our time-tested tips for parents to help their boarding school child maintain a healthy mental state and positive outlook.

Once the buzz of orientation fades and the typical routine sets in, with all of its demands and pressures, many students new to boarding school find their confidence shaken when they realize they are surrounded by close competition. Here are some things for parents to keep in mind to help support their student during this time.

You child has just started their boarding school journey! Here, we share some of our most time-tested pieces of advice for parents and students at this important and transformational moment in their education.

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