10 Myths about Boarding School Debunked

MYTH VS.FACT More engaged. More empowered. More than ready to take on the world. Here’s the truth about boarding school. Where and how your child learns can greatly impact their…

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Tips on Writing an Effective Essay

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For students and parents exploring options for high school, the admission process can be exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and scary all at the same time. It feels like a big decision…

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Fit Over Rankings

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The stress surrounding the college admissions process causes many families to lose perspective. It can be easy to forget that one grade, test score, or admission decision has never prevented…

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College Counseling the Oyster Way

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The ranks of independent college counselors in the United States continue to grow, from an estimated 1,400 in 2005 to some 8,000 in 2015, according to the National Center for…

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