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About Friends in Boarding

Our Friends in Boarding program is designed for those individuals and organizations - not eligible for traditional membership - which serve, study, or otherwise are deeply involved in the TABS community of schools.

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TABS sponsorships come in all shapes and sizes to better serve you, our sponsors, regardless of your target market or budget.

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Unequaled Education

In the Classroom and Beyond

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Serious Success

Boarding Schools Breed Thriving Students

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The Gift of Independence

How Boarding Schools Help Students Mature

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How Boarding School Prepares You

What Boarding School Students Said About How Prepared They Were For College, Versus Private Day School and Public School Students.

More About the Big Picture

I was very well prepared for college academically

I was very well prepared for the non-academic aspects of college

I earned an advance degree

Excelling in Academics, Arts and Athletics

Boarding school academics challenge students while providing support from involved teachers and motivated peers. Students get (and take) more time to learn, resulting in greater university and career success.

Arts

Boarding schools enable students to study music, visual arts, fine arts, dance, creative writing, theater and more. The faculty is polished and personal, and the facilities are state of the art.

Athletics

Boarding schools offer students a variety of team sports and exercise options. Elite level athletes can thrive in top-flight competition, and schools provide options for every skill level.

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Career Success of Boarding School Students

How Boarding School Students Succeed In Their Careers, Versus Private Day School and Public School Students.

More About the Big Picture

I achieved a top management position by mid career:

I achieved a top management position by late career:

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Need-Based Financial Aid

Need-based grants do not have to be repaid. Applicants must demonstrate and document their need for aid, usually via the Parents' Financial Statement from the School and Student Service for Financial Aid.

Tuition Loan and Financing Programs

Boarding schools offer a variety of payment options so you can invest in your child. Tuition loans are credit-based, and must be repaid with interest. Financing programs spread tuition bills across manageable installments.

Merit Scholarships

Some schools offer scholarships to students especially accomplished in academics, sports or the arts. These highly competitive scholarships do not require repayment.

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Famous Boarding School Alumni

  • Glenn Close

    Six-time Oscar nominee, three-time Emmy winner and four-time Tony winner

  • Jennifer Botterhill

    Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist in ice hockey

  • Theodore Forstmann

    Billionaire philanthropist and founder of The Children's Scholarship Fund

  • Mark Zuckerberg

    Creator of Facebook

  • Mitt Romney

    Former governor and presidential nominee

  • Oliver Platt

    Emmy-Nominated Actor

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  • The Association of Boarding Schools Welcomes Four New Board Members

    TABS

    The Association of Boarding Schools welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees. Laura Danforth, Head... Share

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    8/8/2018
  • TABS Leads Secondary Schools in #YouAreWelcomeHere Campaign

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    Started at the higher education level in November 2016, in response to “expressions of apprehension” about s... Share

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    8/25/2017
  • University lecturer sells land to pay for child’s overseas study

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    “My eldest child is in the eighth grade. I think I will send him abroad when he enters the 10th grade,” said V... Share

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  • Letting Her Go

    By Trish Fogarty Editor’s Note: Trish Fogarty posted this story to her Facebook page the night before her daug... Share

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    6/2/2017
  • Why TABS Doesn't Rank Schools

    Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted in April 2015. We’re often asked why TABS doesn’t rank schools... Share

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    5/25/2017
  • Why Boarding School?

    Helen H. Waldron, M.Ed., an academic tutor at Noodle Pros recently published an article, "Why Your Child Shoul... Share

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    5/3/2017
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    It's more than an education; it's an experience. Are you ready for more? https://t.co/LV09tXnKmV Retweet

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    5/16/2017
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    "Boarding school students succeed at significantly higher rates than private day & public school students.... Retweet

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    5/14/2017
  • Five and Seven Day Boarding [Shady Side Academy, PA]

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