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We've done the research to see how boarding school shapes students now and in the future. Here's the (sometimes surprising) truth about boarding schools today.
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No. Boarding school is for students who are looking for more. Students who attend boarding school are usually among the most successful students at their home schools, or are students who truly want to experience greater challenges.
Each school has a wide variety of arts, athletics and specialized extracurriculars to engage in during the afternoon. Then its dinner with your friends and faculty, and most weeknights, evening study hall to focus on homework.
Finding the right boarding school is all about fit. Campus visits are key to determining this. Just like students, each boarding schools is unique. Through a process of visiting and asking good questions, families can determine the best fit. That school ultimately is the BEST school.
About 70% of boarding school students say there is little to no cheating in class, compared to 31% of private day and 26% of public school students.
41% of boarding school students say that their college or university guidance counselor was very helpful in exploring college options, compared to 23% of private school students and 13% of public school students.
70% of boarding school students say that boarding school has helped them develop self-discipline, maturity, independence, and the ability to think critically.
95% of boarding school students are satisfied or very satisfied with their academic experience, compared to 86% of private day or public school students.
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