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Six Weeks, Four Offers: How She Secured a Spot at Fay School Under a Tight Deadline

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Student Profile Student Name: Iris Current School: Harrow International School Hong Kong Admitted to: Fay School, Rumsey Hall School, Rectory School, The Bement School Overview Most families spend at least a year preparing for U.S. private middle school applications. This family, however, only had six weeks. Starting in early November and beating a hard December […]

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What is STARS? The U.S. College Application Self-Reported Transcript System Explained

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If you’ve recently submitted your Common App Activities and received a follow-up request to complete something called STARS, you are not alone. In college applications, many students and families encounter this system for the first time; they are usually unsure of what it is, whether it’s required, or how it even affects their application. Here’s

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From Shanghai to Fessenden to Nobles: How a Non-Traditional Student Profile Won Over Top Boston Boarding Schools

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Student Profile Student Name: Warren Current School: Fessenden School Admitted to: Noble & Greenough School, Belmont Hill School Overview Warren is the kind of student whose achievements shine through without much fanfare. He is a self-taught programmer who learned C++, Python, and Java by dissecting problems and understanding them from the core. In third grade,

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Your Complete Guide to U.S. Private School Interviews: Common Questions and Examples

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Interviews are one of the most critical parts of the private school admissions process. It gives you a chance to show the school who you are beyond your grades and test scores. More importantly, it’s how admissions officers evaluate whether you’d be a strong fit for their community. To help you feel prepared and confident,

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10 Years at the Piano Across 3 Countries: How Hankin Earned His Place at Concord Academy

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Student Profile Student Name: Hankin Current School: The Bement School Admitted to: Concord Academy Overview When Concord Academy’s admissions officer finished interviewing Hankin, he told his mother how he loved Bement students because they were kind, genuine, and warm. Hankin walked in slightly nervous and walked out with a new friend. Still, the result was

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Rejected Once, Admitted the Second Time: How Austin Secured His Place At Harvard-Westlake School

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Student Profile Student Name: Austin Current School: Private Day School Admitted to: Harvard-Westlake School Quick Overview Austin received admission from Harvard-Westlake School and several other prestigious day schools in Los Angeles this admissions cycle. However, the path to that result was arduous. Two years prior, he and his family applied independently without professional guidance but

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10 Prestigious STEM Competitions That Can Strengthen Your College Application

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Each year, thousands of high school students across the United States compete in STEM competitions that go beyond anything a standard curriculum offers. For students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, these academic competitions are often where intellectual development happens, not just where achievements get listed. While no competition guarantees admission to a highly

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Finding Her Own Way: How Judy Earned Her Spot at NYU Economics

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Student Profile Student Name: Judy Current School: Emma Willard School Admitted to: New York University Quick Overview Judy is not the kind of student who had everything figured out early. She transferred to a U.S. boarding school in tenth grade, explored her interests, and decided on economics, one of her many passions, in eleventh grade.

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13 Things You Need to Know Before, During, and After Your Boarding School Campus Visit

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Visiting a school in person is an exciting stage in the boarding school admissions process. No brochure or website can replace the feeling you get when you walk through a campus, sit in on a class you find interesting, or speak with students that might potentially turn into your future schoolmates. That on-the-ground impression that

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How to Choose the Right Private High School: 10 Common Mistakes Families Make

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Choosing the right high school is crucial in determining a student’s academic growth and success. Compatible matches help them discover new interests, build confidence, and prepare for college. A mismatch can significantly affect even the most talented student, leaving them stressed, disengaged, or neglected. With so many excellent schools to consider, it’s easy to focus

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