<p>Our son was in 7th grade when we started to consider the possibility of boarding school. Some schools allowed me and my son to visit in the Spring. There is window after contract signing (around April 10th) and perhaps 2 weeks before graduation. Even very competitive schools are still conducting tours and interviewing during this time. Some schools allowed my son and me to tour without interviewing. This gave us, but especially him, the opportunity to see schools in action, ask questions of the tour guides, see the facilities. After touring, we were both sold. </p>
<p>If you can do this, I think it will help you and your daughter decide whether or not this is a good option for her.</p>