Why Weren’t You Accepted? To answer the question of “Why Weren’t You Accepted” is not possible to do with any degree of certainty simply because first, admissions people are not......

Breaking Down the TOEFL About the TOEFL iBT® Test The TOEFL iBT test, administered via the Internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In......

Role of the Education Consultant What is an Education Consultant? An Education Consultant is someone that has first-hand knowledge of the various private schools and universities, their characteristics, their benefits,......

An Inside Look at Boarding Schools American boarding schools (and private day schools) are highly competitive. Today, more and more students are realizing the value of an education at boarding......

What Is a “Safe” School? So then, to properly answer “What is a ‘Safe’ School” it’s important to first introduce a little perspective. In the education consulting industry, schools and......

The Challenge for Chinese Students Message from the Director: Straight talk from Vinnie This section is meant to provide useful information for Chinese families based on the experience of our......

International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, and focused on a student’s growth and development. Its four programs for students aged 3......

Finding the Right School Match Your Child with the School’s Requirements Phillips Exeter Academy is a top school. It does a great job of educating young people, not just academically......

Benefits & Questions about AP Courses The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to......

Applying to Boarding School after the Deadline If you are considering a late spring/early summer school change, it’s okay. Even though you’re applying to boarding school after the deadline, you......