2025’s Political Landscape & US Boarding Education

Students approaching a classic American school building beneath a large U.S. flag, symbolizing how U.S. geopolitics influences international demand for American boarding and higher 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.

5 Tips for Planning Your Summer College Visits

Summer is one of the best times for students and families to explore universities in the U.S., and a little smart planning can go a long way towards make your summer college visit trip smoother, less stressful, and way more fun.

Free Boarding School Webinar: Summer Planning

Promotional banner for Sesameed's May Webinar on Boarding School Admission, titled "Summer Planning." The session is hosted by Daniel Szeto, Head & Founder of Sesameed Education, and takes place on Thursday, May 15 at 8 PM SGT.

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

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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

A young woman smiles as she tries to zip her stuffed suitcase - she's heading to boarding school!

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.

Understanding College Admissions Offers and Choosing Your School

Applying to university is a milestone achievement that takes a monumental effort – which makes waiting for a decision and ultimately having to decide which offer you’ll take, all the more fraught. We can help you understand the nuts and bolts of your offers and give you some key points to consider, that will hopefully help ease the choice a little!

Boarding School Admissions Decisions: Understanding What Your Offer Means

Waitlisted? Rejected? Accepted? What it means, and what to do...

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!

Junior Boarding School Results

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.