In a supportive and engaging single-sex environment, students establish a foundation for making responsible decisions, forge healthy relationships and step out of their comfort zone to explore their full potential both inside and outside of the classroom.
Renowned educators and psychologists have published volumes on the value of a single-sex education. While young men can and do excel in many types of educational institutions, schools designed for boys nurture confidence and inspire growth, while fostering academic success and the development of a young man of character in a balanced and supportive setting.
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Boarding School,
Application,
Applying,
All Boys School
Thinking about applying to boarding school? We know the process can be nerve wracking. Take a look at the 5 steps below to help you navigate the application process and determine what you need to accomplish to stay on track with the application timeline. At the end of the article, be sure to download our "Future Prep School Parent Toolkit."
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Boarding School,
Application
Numerous factors will be taken into account when choosing a secondary school for your son; size, curriculum offerings, athletic prowess, academic support, school culture. But no characteristic is more fixed than a school's location.
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Boarding School,
All Boys School
As helmets line the gym awaiting the late-summer arrival of our preseason football players, I can’t help but recall my own memories of the nervous, excited energy that brewed throughout the summer ahead of returning to the field with the boys of fall. I can hear my coaches’ voices. To this day, their messaging remains some of the strongest and most valuable I’ve received. Their wisdom, their praise, their criticism and their guidance; their words were not just applicable to the game, but to life.
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All Boys School,
Athletics
Salisbury School was founded and built on what was once a family owned, hard-working farm in the heart of New England and the western Connecticut hills. We can imagine that our founders and those who worked the soil before us would be proud that, as a top-ranked boys boarding school in the twenty first century, our “north star” simply remains "character." The words "Salisbury Gentleman" and "Esse Quam Videri" mean as much today...albeit they seem more counter culture than ever.
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school applications,
Boarding School,
Application,
Applying,
All Boys School
The average American teen has 150 followers on Instagram, and 18% of teens have over 300 followers. But, how many of those followers are individuals these teenagers are truly connected to? With how many of those followers do teenagers have trusted and valued relationships?
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All Boys School
At various prestigious Connecticut and New England Boarding Schools, the post-graduate year is an increasingly popular option for aspiring students who want to better prepare themselves for college. This blog takes a closer look at the value of post-graduate year and what to expect.
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Boarding School,
Application,
Standardized Testing,
Applying,
All Boys School,
Post-Graduate,
PG
In February, students and faculty took a break from our regular schedule and spent a Saturday morning sharing similar interests and engaging in unique activities both on and off campus. Community Day provides students and faculty with a day to devote their academic attention to a unique interest. Some spend the morning delving deeper into a more traditional academic subject like American Sign Language, underground music, or Chinese calligraphy, while others pursue a more unique activity like ice fishing, making maple syrup, or becoming certified in CPR. By breaking out of the normal routine and pursuing passions or trying new things, our students and faculty share in the experience of making, exploring, experiential learning, and discovery.
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Boarding School,
All Boys School
The March 10 application deadline has come and gone, but your family has an interest in pursuing boarding schools. Is it too late? This blog post takes a look at applying to prep schools after the deadline.
While there may be the risk that a school does not have certain enrollment openings based on grade or gender, almost all boarding schools will admit and enroll new students during the late spring and summer months. And, in fact, most schools will tell you that they interview and enroll some of their top applicants during this time period. Strategic admissions offices plan of this.
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school applications,
Boarding School,
Applying,
Financial Aid,
Interview,
Learning Center
March 10 is nearly here and that means boarding school admissions decisions will soon be released. This can be a stressful time for many students and families, and there is sure to be a mix of emotions as schools notify individuals of their decisions. In this blog, we take a look at the admissions decisions you may receive and what to do next.
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Application,
Applying,
Financial Aid
