The Winchendon School Blog

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Why You Should Look At A Five-Day Boarding Option

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 [...]
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What Does My Admissions Decision Mean?

March 10th is here and with it, the excitement and sometimes anxiety as families hear about private school admission decisions. Before March 10th:

Waiting For Your Boarding School Acceptance Letter

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 [...]
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Boarding School Interview Questions

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 [...]
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Private School Interview Tips

Visiting a private school can seem intimidating, but going into your private school visit or interview with the right mindset can make a huge [...]

Finalizing your college list?  Consider these five points.

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 [...]
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Senior Year? The 5 Things You Should Be Doing Now.

The summer is ending. Now what?

Top 7 Ways to Crush A Virtual Interview

How to Turn a Downer into an Advantage
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How NOT to Choose a Boarding School

You’ve put in the time, completed your applications, embarked on tours and prepped for boarding school interview questions - congratulations! As [...]