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High schools typically treat art as an extracurricular activity and some art classes as elective. That setup works fine for most students, but for students who are artistically inclined and plan to pursue their craft on a professional level, an elective isn’t enough. What they need is an institution built around that field as its […]

U.S. News just released its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings this year, evaluating over 27,000 public high schools across all 50 states and ranking close to 18,000 of them nationally. The methodology remains largely consistent with previous years, but the results tell a more complicated story. This article covers two things: the most significant national

Summary Roommate conflicts are common in boarding school, especially when two students with different habits and personalities are sharing the same space. The key is learning how to address problems early and constructively. This article explains how to identify the source of a conflict, communicate your concerns, establish reasonable boundaries, work toward a compromise, and

Most students and families start their college application process with a typical list: varsity sport, student government, community service, maybe a music ensemble, which is perfectly fine. However, when aiming for a competitive university, where thousands of applicants share similar profiles, the students who stand out are often those who bring something genuinely unexpected to

Boarding schools in the US provide students with structured academic, social, and personal development. They aim to ensure that students learn beyond the classroom and apply it to the real world. By emphasizing leadership, independence, and responsibility, students can choose subjects that cater to their interests and passions.  Boarding school majors offer students specialized programs

Single-sex boarding schools are single-gender boarding schools where learning styles and academic programs are catered to one specific gender. While this may be the perfect fit for students who prefer taking on any roles in a supportive environment, there are also some factors and challenges to consider before entering. It all boils down to their

If you’re a student preparing for boarding school applications, you might be wondering what you can do to build a good application. Many parents believe that a student’s grades and SSAT scores are the biggest factors in boarding school admissions success. However, this is not always the case.  While academics are essential for a student’s