Peter Baron
A Boarding School Learning Skills Program Celebrates a New Home
Kents Hill School has been on the fore of learning differences programs having had a program for 32 years. The Akin Learning Center represents the latest step in the center’s journey from living room, to library, to dedicated, purpose built facility.
Read MorePrivate School Financial Aid: Are We Eligible?
Our new infographic, Can We Afford Private School? (see below) provides a quick look at where your family might fit in the private school financial aid equation. In partnering with School and Student Services By NAIS (SSS), we’ve taken the regional cost of living adjustments and data used by SSS to calculate estimated family contributions toward tuition and [...]
Read MoreWhy Ridley College
Ridley College headmaster Jonathan Leigh talks about the foundation of values that Ridley instills in its students.
Read MoreThe Crafting of a Mission Statement
The Williston Northampton School head, Robert Hill, talks about Williston’s new mission statement- how it came about and how the new statement informs and reflects school life.
Read MoreAnnouncing a Private School Financial Aid E-book
I’m thrilled to announce Understanding Private School Financial Aid, our newest FREE e-book authored by AdmissionsQuest’s Brian Fisher!
Read MoreA Lacrosse Coach Talks Prep School Athletic Admission
Mark Schindler, Mercersburg Academy (a coed boarding school in Mercersburg Academy) assistant director of admission and head lacrosse coach, offers his perspectives on the roles that athletic talent can play in a student’s private school admission process.
Read MoreA Guided Tour of Berkshire School
Three Berkshire School students are asked: “Are you going to miss it [your Berkshire experiences upon graduation]? Three Berkshire School students all answered, “yes.” In this tour of Berkshire School‘s campus (Sheffield, Massachusetts), thee BA students (two seniors, 1 PG) speak about the boarding school advantages of an engaged and supportive faculty. Chris (PG) appreciates [...]
Read MoreA Guided Tour of Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School students Hannah and Mary share their thoughts on the SBS experience. Academics at Stoneleigh-Burnham translate into college success. Stoneleigh girls work through a series of introductory foundational classes before moving on to advanced, or IB, level classes in the 11th and 12th grades. Core curriculum classes include work across the subject areas with [...]
Read MoreWhat is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?
Stoneleigh-Burnham School English teacher, Alex Bogel explains the synthesis that underlies the International Baccalaureate (IB). The IB and Stoneleigh-Burnham’s IB program work to blur artificial academic constructs, breaking down boundaries between traditional academic subjects- humanities, sciences, the fine and performing arts. The object is to begin seeing connections- how thoughts, ideas, creations, actions and practices [...]
Read MoreA Guided Tour of McCallie School [Video]
Taking the audience inside McCallie School, J.T. and Ned make a strong case for McCallie and as well as the boys school experience in general. Both young men, independently, come to talk about their relationships with faculty and each other- the brotherhood. JT closes the video with this warm appreciation of the relationships that he’s [...]
Read MoreA Guided Student Tour of Baylor School [Video]
Seniors Tenley and Ryan share Baylor School‘s campus and their student experiences. Strong opportunities drew both to Baylor. Baylor in the mold of a great school has helped both students flourish in their areas of strength while stretching them to discover and broaden their talents in other areas. Tenley was drawn to Baylor on the [...]
Read MoreTake A Guided Tour of The Webb School
The Webb School (Bell Buckle, TN) juniors Radha and Sarah share their insights and appreciations of their Webb School school life. They touch on the school traditions of Senior Boards, the Junior Room, a connection to natural beauty, chapel, and public speaking. Webb requires a public speaking demonstration of each student, each year. Ninth graders perform [...]
Read MoreDiscussing the Rising Costs of Private Schools
In case you missed it, just before the start of the July 4th weekend, RTTnews posted an audio interview with our very own Brian Fisher about the rising costs of private school tuitions and financial aid. The conversation closed with a discussion about the benefits of boarding schools and why school fit is so important. [...]
Read MoreAdmission Officers: Does Your School Have Openings for Fall 2011?
Update! Many thanks to all of the schools for sharing their openings in the comments section. To make life a little easier for families, we compiled the comments into a list of AdmissionsQuest member boarding schools with Fall 2011 openings. It’s sorted in two ways- by school type and state- and families can use the inquiry [...]
Read MoreA Guided Tour of Delphian School
Delphian School (Sheridan, OR) rising senior Alison ’12 shares the insights, and high notes, of her school experience. Throughout Delphian’s programs students are taught to practice independence and use good judgement. Delphian programs teach independence, and personal responsibility through self direction. Academics and college counseling feature studentdirected pursuits shaped and guided by adults. Students work [...]
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