Prep School Articles
We put our experience as students, teachers and administrators, to work for applying families. At AQ, we work to develop and find focused tools that help families navigate the private school and boarding school world.
Below are AQ articles and thoughts on independent schools, as well as links to other online resources that we like.
by Peter Baron, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
Andrew Churchill, former Dean of Admission at New Hampton School, answers questions and makes recommendations about beginning a school search.
by Brian Fisher & Peter Baron, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
Looking for a job in a boarding school or a private day school? AQ provides a list of resources to consider as you begin your prep school teaching search.
by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
Boarding School interviews are of great importance to the admission process. AQ provides a set of tips to consider as you prepare for your boarding school interview.
by Brian Fisher
Highlighting one’s talents and interests applies to all prep school applicants. AQ looks at how an applicant should highlight his or her strengths.
by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
AQ prep school application checklist gives you a month-by-month breakdown of the application process.
by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
As a follow up to our PG article, we've put together a list of Gap Year Programs and resources that provide a starting point for the kinds of experiences that many students and families seek.
by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
Joining a new boarding school community can be an exhilarating experience, but it can evoke feelings of homesickness. AQ examines the problem with the help of residential life experts.
by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
Thinking about a PG or Post-graduate Year at a boarding school? AQ's overview provides a look into the reasons students elect to ‘PG’ before heading off to college.
by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.
Considering a post graduate year? AQ examines the history of the 'PG' year and why they're offered by prep schools.
by Marylou Marcus
Educational consultant Marylou Marcus offers tips for students who have been accepted at a boarding school or private school.
