by carole | Jul 23, 2018 | Boarding School Visits
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...
by carole | Jul 23, 2018 | Boarding School Visits
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”...
by carole | Jul 23, 2018 | Boarding School Visits
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...
by admin | Jun 19, 2017 | All, Boarding School Visits
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...
by carole | Sep 30, 2016 | All, Boarding School Visits
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...
by carole | Aug 19, 2016 | All, Boarding School Visits
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....
