K-8 School

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 […]

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,

Student Profile Student Name: George Current School: Jackson Walnut Park School Admitted to: The Fessenden School About George  George is an athletic and outgoing student with a wide range of interests. Before moving to the U.S., he won the national U11 youth squash championship in China, and within a year of relocating he rose to

Student Profile: Student Name: IsaacAdmitted to: Fay School, Bement School We had the chance to speak with the mother of a recent Ivy Talent student, Issac, who was accepted to both Fay School and Bement School. She walked us through her family’s journey, from learning about the U.S. middle school system for the first time

Student Profile Student Name: Samantha  Admitted to: Indian Mountain School About Samantha Samantha’s mother describes her as outgoing and friendly. She has always been full of energy and curiosity, enjoys talking with others, and is eager to explore new ideas.  At only 11 years old, Samantha shows a level of maturity beyond her age. As

Student Profile Student Name: Brady Admitted to: Fessenden School In this year’s highly competitive U.S. junior boarding school admissions cycle, Brady, a student from Shanghai, earned admission to the prestigious Fessenden School in Massachusetts. Brady’s family is well-educated and globally minded, with a strong understanding of the U.S. education system, yet they chose to partner

Student Profile Student Name: KatieElementary School: The Field Elementary SchoolAdmitted to: The Park School, Fay School, The Pike School Katie’s parents thoughtfully planned her education to give her a well-rounded experience of both the Chinese and American education systems. They wanted her to build a strong language foundation and cultural understanding in China before transitioning