<p>Tiers: Basically based on the level of perceived prestige of schools. Certainly not a good way to choose a school. </p>
<p>Sports: Varies by school. Many of them offer everything from thirds lacrosse to yoga, and other non-traditional options, including dance, search & rescue, and individual fitness training.</p>
<p>Day students: Depends on the school. Kent, a very well regarded school, is in a more rural less populated area, so most will be boarders. </p>
<p>I also note that you wrote “schools that interest me.” Are these the schools where he will be happy and that interest him?</p>
<p>Also, it seems a bit unusual to move to wherever the student goes. You will need to check the policies about switching from boarder to day student of each school carefully, as he will most likely have to apply as a boarder since you are not local to the schools, and then switch prior to enrollment if you have moved by then.</p>