Repeating a Year at Prestigious Boarding Schools

Sunnyside2225
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:54:30 +0000

My advice as someone who had a child in a similar situation - emphasize a willingness to try new things and get involved in the community. These schools always need kids who are going to go out for the less popular sports teams, clubs, etc. My child is at one of the schools that you are applying to and they were very explicit about their enthusiasm to try new things! Someone on this board once said that boarding schools need these types of students as the “glue” that holds everything else together. yes, it’s nice to have a “spike” in interest or ability for a specific sport/interest etc but they are also looking for students who can fill spots and show an enthusiasm for contributing to the school community in whatever area is needed.