February 08, 2022
As you explore independent, private high school choices for your child(ren) you may discover you have more than the two choices of day school and [...]
February 07, 2022
March 10th is here and with it, the excitement and sometimes anxiety as families hear about private school admission decisions. Before March 10th:
February 04, 2022
If you spend your days waiting for a response from the boarding school of your dreams, you’re not alone. Many students have their hearts set on one [...]
December 31, 2021
Do you have an interview with a boarding school admission officer? Congratulations! Here are a few handy tools and look over a few common interview [...]
November 03, 2021
Visiting a private school can seem intimidating, but going into your private school visit or interview with the right mindset can make a huge [...]
September 03, 2021
As you move through the fall, you will begin to pare down your Considering List to your final Applying List. But how do you arrive at that final [...]
August 19, 2021
The summer is ending. Now what?
November 09, 2020
How to Turn a Downer into an Advantage
February 01, 2019
You’ve put in the time, completed your applications, embarked on tours and prepped for boarding school interview questions - congratulations! As [...]
February 06, 2018
Is it even possible to use social media, protect your professional reputation and remain true to your personality and friendships? Yes, though it [...]
January 24, 2018
Did you miss the application deadline for the private New England boarding school you think is perfect? It may still all work out for you. Schools [...]
January 23, 2018
Some 50 educational leaders and friends of The Winchendon School gathered for a lively conversation in Manhattan earlier this month to discuss [...]
January 08, 2018
If you have a private school interview coming up, congratulations! In the days leading up to the interview, many students wonder not only about what [...]
January 02, 2018
When it comes to the boarding school application process, it’s best to start thinking about applying at least a year in advance. At The Winchendon [...]
December 28, 2017
Half of the academic marking period is over, but it's not too late to turn over a new leaf. Whether you are considering applying to boarding school [...]
December 21, 2017
BYou did it! You toured, found the right-fit school, interviewed, your son completed the application process and moved into his dorm to start his [...]
December 13, 2017
Congratulations! Your daughter is off to boarding school where she’ll be surrounded by new intellectual opportunities, have access to world class [...]
December 07, 2017
Change can be hard. It’s especially hard for families who know eventually their child(ren) will move out of the family home and start living [...]
December 03, 2017
A post-graduate year is when a high school senior enrolls in high school for an extra year before heading to college. PG years fall smack in between [...]
November 18, 2017
It begins with inquiry. At The Winchendon School (TWS), engaged student learning means more than asking “What do you want to learn?”At TWS engaged [...]
November 15, 2017
Choosing between a private school in a city like Boston and a more suburban school can be difficult. Do both types of schools offer the same [...]
