Tag: boarding schools

  • Boarding School Bound? Here’s How to Pack Like a Pro!

    Part 2 – The List Embarking on the journey to boarding school marks a momentous milestone in your child’s life, one that can trigger a whirlwind of emotions – from eager excitement to nervous anticipation. As a parent, it is your job to ensure that they step into this new adventure well-prepared, both in practical…

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  • Boarding School Bound? Here’s How to Pack Like a Pro!

    Part 1: The Power of Preparation Embarking on the journey to boarding school marks a momentous milestone in your child’s life, one that can trigger a whirlwind of emotions – from eager excitement to nervous anticipation. As a parent, it is your job to ensure that they step into this new adventure well-prepared, both in…

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  • Admissions 101: Acing the Student Interview

    Thoughts From Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process is overwhelming. The to-do list is endless; the multitude of components is bewildering, and the number of hoops you have to jump through is exhausting. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been posting regular blogs on how to break…

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  • Admissions 101: The Parent Statement & Interview

    Thoughts From Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process is overwhelming. The to-do list is endless; the multitude of components is bewildering, and the number of hoops you have to jump through is exhausting. That’s why we’ve compiled this mini-blog series to help you break the school search…

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  • Admissions 101: The Open House

    Thoughts From Jacquie & Verona… There’s no denying it, the independent and boarding school admissions process can be overwhelming: the to-do list looks endless, the multitude of components can be bewildering, and the number of hoops to jump through feels convoluted. But it’s important to point out that there’s intentionality behind every step along the way:…

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  • Why Boarding School?

    In conversation with families, we are frequently surprised that more students don’t have boarding schools on their radar screen. Why is that? Could it be that the perception of this type of educational experience is stuck in the past? Or, is it that families simply don’t understand what they have to offer? To answer these…

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  • Reflections On The School Admissions Process

    Independent school admissions decisions are out and deposits are in, and the verdict… accepted, waitlisted or denied. For some, the outcome was just what they wanted, a spot at the school of their dreams. For others the decision was disappointing because they are on  a waitlist , or worse yet, denied. So what does this…

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