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Which schools did the educational consultant recommend for you? There are so many schools that would probably be a match for the information you provided that it is hard to make suggestions. Please keep in mind that one of the benefits many independent schools offer is small classes. Smaller classes lend themselves to discussion and debate. Often humanities classes are held seminar style with desks arranged in a rectangle or around a table. Harkness teaching goes a step further in that all teaching is the result of discussion, if I've got that right.
How do you define legacy? Often legacy means that your parents graduated from a particular school, or that your extended family has a tradition of sending offspring to a particular school.
I am not aware of rugby being offered as a sport at any boarding schools. There might be some, but I just don't know. However, you can point out how you like to try new things and look forward to trying new sports at boarding school (if this is true). This is a positive trait.
Sorry, but I cannot respond with specific suggestions because there are so many. You might want to list which sports or academic subjects are most important to you. Some schools are especially strong in certain sports or academic subjects, and this should help narrow down the possibilities. You hinted that certain things are important (like English and a better arts program), but didn't just come out and say it.
It would also be helpful if you included the schools your educational consultant suggested. S/he has met with you, and presumably made recommendations that should be good matches.
Most of the people on this board are friendly. Welcome!
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