Apply Ivy Visits Kimball Union Academy

Apply Ivy Visits Kimball Union Academy

During my visit to Kimball Union Academy (KUA), a number of things stood out to me. First, the campus is beautifully maintained, with impressive sports fields and buildings. Second, their scholars programs allow students to highlight their interests and talents...
Apply Ivy Visits New Hampton School

Apply Ivy Visits New Hampton School

During my recent visit to New Hampton School with a group of education consultants, we were met by the school mascot “Husky” upon our arrival who was ready to give each of us a high five. Next, the team of tour guides who showed us around had devised an “Amazing Race”...
Apply Ivy Visits Brewster Academy

Apply Ivy Visits Brewster Academy

Brewster Academy is a small boarding school with 350 students set on a beautiful lake in New Hampshire. Brewster has strong sports (they often have basketball players who are recruited to play for Division 1 colleges), and sailing and crew (proximity to the lake makes...
Apply Ivy Visits The Webb Schools

Apply Ivy Visits The Webb Schools

The Webb Schools is actually two schools (Webb School and Vivian Webb School) that are located on the same campus, thereby “offering single-sex education in a co-educational environment,” which is quite unique among boarding schools. During 9th and 10th grade, most...
Apply Ivy Visits Suffield Academy

Apply Ivy Visits Suffield Academy

A few months ago, I visited Suffield Academy. Located in a small town, Main Street runs right through the middle of campus (it’s a small town, so it feels more inclusive rather than disruptive). Suffield is a good mix of old (traditional, brick buildings housing dorms...
Apply Ivy Visits Middlesex School

Apply Ivy Visits Middlesex School

About the School Middlesex School in Concord, MA is a smaller boarding school with strong academics, arts and sports. Unlike many boarding schools, which offer some flexibility in terms of afternoon activities, Middlesex students are required to play three sports....