Really!! There’s Still Time to Apply for Boarding School!

You Still Have Options

Just because your student is beginning the boarding school application process now doesn’t mean that their choices of what’s possible have dwindled. Although some schools have waiting lists at this time, it’s still possible for your student to find a school that works for them. A large number of boarding schools have rolling admissions which means you can continue to apply over the summer!

Once you make the decision to begin the boarding school application process, here are a few things you need to have prepared that will make this process so much easier. 

Gather All Your Student’s Paperwork

From test scores to report cards, make sure you have this information available for schools to see. The sooner you begin to gather this information and data, the more time you have to organize it and make sense of what might be the next best step for your student. 

Understand Your Student’s Strengths & Needs

When you’re considering all the boarding schools your student can apply to, understanding the best type of school for your student can help you narrow down school choices from the get-go. 

For example, take a look at the areas in which your student excels and the areas in which they could use extra support. Finding schools that push them in their gifted subjects and offer support in the areas they need can help your student become their best self both in and out of the classroom. 

While you’re considering what might be best for your student, also consider summer programs they can apply for which may strengthen their application. 

Learn from the school

After you spend time on boarding school websites that seem like they might be a good fit for your student, give those schools a call! Hearing first hand from admission directors what their typical student looks like can help you determine if that profile matches your student. 

Gather Recommendations

Have your student reach out to a trusted advisor in their life who truly knows them. This is the ideal person who can provide a recommendation for them that shows off who they are in the best light. 

We recommend reaching out to recommenders as soon as possible and assigning them a deadline that is before the actual deadline the school needs. 

Visit Campus

Whether virtually or in person, visiting campus is one of the best ways to determine if this institution can work for your student. It’s during this time that you can ask your student if they can truly picture themselves at a school like this and how they feel on campus. 

School visits have so many benefits! One of the best things school visits can offer you and your student is a chance to ask as many questions as possible. 

Double Check Everything

Yes, you are working against a shortened admission timeline. But don’t let that stop you from being detailed! The more time and effort you are able to put into these applications, the better! 

This can be a very stressful time for your family and your student. Create time to connect with one another and allow your student to be open and honest about what they want out of a school. 

Hire an Educational Consultant: It’s Priceless!

Many families who have worked with a credentialed independent educational consultant will tell you it is the best money they have spent! Why? An independent educational consultant can give families objective advice. We also have established relationships with schools and access to reliable information. Last, we provide a highly individualized process with the attention you need to make a well-informed decision. 

Yes, you can research schools on the internet as mentioned above, as a wealth of information is available through “Dr. Google!” Yet, it is an IECA affiliated educational consultant who has visited and vetted these schools, placed students there and followed the schools over the years. It is these years of experience, coupled with our objective perspective on behalf of your student’s best interest that drives our knowledgeable approach with your family! The value is priceless and in the end brings you clarity, calm and time, but most importantly, the right fit AND best fit school options for your child.