School Voices - Tilton School, Tilton, NH
An interview with Margaret Allen, Academic Dean, Tilton School, Tilton, NH
View ArticleBoarding Schools in the Mountains
A look at three boarding schools in the mountains that maximize on their location, providing unique educational and recreational opportunities.
View ArticleWhat to Bring to Boarding School
10 suggestions to keep in mind as you prepare for your first year in boarding school.
View ArticleBoarding School Orientation: Building Relationships
Boarding school orientation and your attitude toward it are what’s important. Like so many other things, orientation is a process. Attend everything and begin building positive relationships- your...
View ArticleWhy Idyllwild Arts Academy
An IAA alum explains her decision to attend the school and what the Idyllwild Art experience meant to her.
View ArticleThe Webb Schools’ Distinctive Coed Environment
Separate, safe arenas give voice, growth and expression to Webb boys and girls.
View ArticleEight Questions Every Parent Should Ask an Admission Director
Eight essential questions that every family should ask when visiting a boarding school.
View ArticleDedicated Study of the Arts in a Boarding School
A look at a group of boarding schools that offer artistic pursuit beyond the traditional liberal arts curriculum.
View ArticleWestern Individualism Alive & Well in California Boarding Schools
In California boarding schools, families and students find serious schools that tend more toward individualism- embracing and embodying cultural diversity and encouraging of individual exploration.
View ArticleBoarding Schools in the South: A Broad Array of Opportunities & Perspectives
Boarding schools in the South offer many special opportunities and advantages to families considering boarding school.
View ArticleGoing to Boarding School?
Preparing to go to prep school in the fall? Consider these recommendations before you head out to school in September.
View ArticleMid-Atlantic Boarding Schools: Appeals, Advantages, and Perspectives
Mid-Atlantic boarding schools combine pieces of local culture, geography, and climate to build identities, practices, and perspectives, creating special programs and opportunities.
View ArticleWhat Makes a Progressive Boarding School
A brief primer into the traits & qualities of progressive education in boarding schools.
View ArticleWho Sends Their Kids to Junior Boarding Schools?
Only a handful of junior boarding schools exist in our country, and their unique and dedicated focus is to nurture and support elementary and middle school students.
View ArticleBoarding Schools by the Beach
Boarding Schools by the beach or Boarding Schools near the beach? They're common search phrases that we see bouncing around the web and this site. Made us wonder why.
View ArticleSchool Profile: Storm King School
Risk & participation takes Storm King School graduates into the future.
View Article5 Campus Video Tours of Boarding Schools in the South
A video introduction to the variety of boarding school options available in the South.
View ArticlePrep School Hockey: There's a place for you to play
Each year, thousands of hockey players are positively impacted and influenced by their prep school experiences — both on and off the ice. Choosing the right school is a process that requires both...
View ArticleEquestrian Boarding Schools
Profiles of a group of boarding schools offering a range of competitive equestrian & horseback riding programs. Includes a video conversation with a riding director that explores questions families...
View ArticleFinding a Catholic Boarding School
From single sex to coeducational, on the east coast and west coast, across the mid west and southwest, there are a variety of Catholic boarding schools that provide exceptional core values and...
View ArticleScouting Report: Lacrosse boarding schools
A profile of six outstanding and diverse boarding school lacrosse programs. Each offers a very unique independent school experience.
View ArticleBoarding School in Hawai'i? Seriously? Yes.
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) offers a wealth of island specific and educational opportunities to boarding school students the world over.
View ArticleAsheville School Creates Unique Approach to Teaching Humanities
Asheville School's humanities program combines history, literature, music, art history, religion and architecture into one classroom.
View ArticleSubiaco Academy Lives its Mission
Subiaco Academy recently celebrated its 121st graduation and, today, the school does exactly what its founders laid out 121 years ago- serve- with a focus on providing strong educational opportunities
View ArticleBoarding Schools for Aspiring Dancers
For aspiring dancers, many boarding schools offer dance programs ranging from pre-professional training to extra-curricular dance programs.
View ArticleScouting Report: Competitive Snowboarding Boarding Schools
A look at five boarding schools that feature competitive snowboarding programs designed to support the development of regional competitive snowboarders to Olympic level athletes.
View ArticleFive New England Boarding Schools with On-campus Ski Mountains
Whether you're a competitive skier or snowboarder, a rec athlete, or interested in becoming a ski patroller, having a ski hill in your backyard is sure to provide extraordinary opportunities that can...
View Article5 Boarding Schools with Terrific Drama Programs
A showcase of 5 boarding school drama programs from across North America.
View ArticleScouting Report: Boarding Schools with Crew
Learn about six schools with rowing programs of varied histories & skill levels.
View ArticleSummer Boarding School Programs Offer Something for Everyone
For many students, summer provides an opportunity to live independently away at summer boarding school.
View ArticleScouting Report: Boarding Schools with Soccer
Soccer is the second most popular sport among Americans ages 12-24, according to a recent survey. Nowhere is its popularity more evident than at boarding schools.
View ArticleScouting Report: Boarding Schools with Football
Boarding schools offer football experiences akin to that of small New England liberal arts colleges- tradition rich experiences and programs across all levels of play.
View ArticleScouting Report: Boarding Schools with Field Hockey
A scouting report of six boarding schools that offer field hockey at the competitive levels in single-sex and coeducational environments.
View ArticleDon't Miss These Eight Small Yet Superb Boarding Schools!
While most, if not all independent schools boast small classroom sizes and cozy campus communities, there are several small boarding schools whose goal is to intentionally keep enrollment below 200...
View ArticleFrom Riverside Military Academy to West Point Admission
CPT Charles Cook talks about his journey from Riverside Military Academy student; to West Point; to the Air Force; to early retirement; then, back into active duty as member of the West Point Admission...
View ArticleBeyond Status Updates: 10 Private Schools Truly Connecting Via Social Media
As more and more families and students go online and dive into social media, schools too are working to engage with families across different social networks and platforms.
View Article5 Massachusetts Boarding Schools With Stunning Architecture
These five Massachusetts boarding schools have unique architecture that help define the private school experience.
View Article7 Things Not To Forget Before Going To A Florida Boarding School
We asked Directors of Admission in Sunshine state to share their "7 Things Not To Forget Before Going To A Florida Boarding School."
View ArticlePros and Cons of New England Boarding Schools
Today’s New England boarding schools offer a fresh new perspective on prep school life.
View ArticleBoarding Schools in California with Theater Programs
Dreaming of going to boarding school in California to make your acting dreams come true? Here are three boarding schools with strong theater programs to check out!
View Article3 Connecticut Boarding Schools With Equestrian Programs
Are you a high school equestrian? Learn about three Connecticut boarding schools that offer the opportunity to combine a boarding school education and your equestrian pursuits.
View ArticleFlipping the Classroom: One teacher’s journey into turning class time inside out
A Conversation with Justin Joslin, Director of Experiential Learning, New Hampton School
View ArticleWhat does it mean for boarding school to be ‘accredited?”
Families ask this question all the time. After all, virtually every private/boarding school references its membership in its accrediting body. But, what does accreditation mean? This article answers...
View ArticleMilitary School Opportunities for Girls in the South
Military Schools for Girls: A review of four boarding schools in the South.
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