| Boarding schools present their students with a unique | | | | or overlooked in the classroom. Be prepared to |
| mix of opportunities and experiences. The trick to | | | | participate by asking questions and knowing your |
| choosing boarding school lies in answering the | | | | material. |
| question- "Am I the kind of student who can and will | | | | The schools understand and value college admission |
| do well living and working away from my parents ?" | | | | process, dedicating great resources and energy to |
| If your answer is "yes," you'll want to consider the | | | | their juniors and seniors. College admission directors |
| qualities and benefits of a boarding school | | | | provide structure and guidance through standardized |
| environment. | | | | testing, self-evaluation, essay writing, and college |
| Relationships drive boarding schools. You will know | | | | selection. Boarding school college admission officers |
| your teachers as you never imagined. They don't go | | | | help students explore possibilities and focus on the |
| home at three o'clock when classes are over; they | | | | schools that best fit their talents and interests. |
| live with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | | | | In preparing students for college, boarding schools |
| The classroom is just a small part of a boarding | | | | create a busy life for their students. Participation in a |
| school faculty member's work. Some of the most | | | | wide variety of activities, some of which you may |
| important teaching takes place outside of the | | | | never have tried- from athletics to debate- is |
| classroom. | | | | required. You don't just go to class. You're on an |
| Boarding schools also have special relationships with | | | | athletic team, play in the jazz band, and work as |
| parents. Boarding schools communicate the good and | | | | student tour guide for the admission office. |
| the bad- a phone call from a teacher or advisor at | | | | All of which leads to the ultimate boarding school |
| early signs of struggle isn't uncommon. Nor is it out of | | | | goal- a busy, productive life. |
| the ordinary to hear from the school when their child | | | | Boarding schools provide schedules, structures, |
| excels. A great trust supports the sharing of | | | | academic demands, extra-curricular demands and |
| information between home and school. | | | | evening study requirements that keep students |
| Engaging academics. Small classes, personal attention | | | | engaged throughout the day. |
| and relationships with teachers means not getting lost | | | | |