While academics are crucial, high school is also about finding an environment where your child can explore interests, uncover new passions, and mature. U.S. private schools offer distinct programs, each with a unique learning environment designed to foster intellectual growth, personal development, and professional preparation.
Below, you'll find two sets of custom school recommendations tailored to your child's unique profile: one based on personality and interests, and another that also considers their academic achievements.
Scroll down to discover the perfect school match for your child—where their passions can thrive and their potential knows no bounds!
These schools align with your child's personality and interests. As top tier institutions, they require a strong academic record. Admission success will depend on meeting each school's academic, extracurricular, and interview requirements.
Hotchkiss often appeals to social, competitive students who excel at building relationships while taking on a rigorous course load. The tight-knit yet driven student body places great emphasis on peer mentorship, with students helping and uplifting one another academically and socially.
Students are highly social, with a work-hard-play-hard mentality. Sports are a huge part of the culture and a major bonding experience among students. Even non-athletes attend games to cheer on their peers. Those not playing sports participate in competitive team activities like the Robotics Worlds Team.
The busy schedule prioritizes breadth - students are encouraged to do ”all the things” across challenging academics and diverse extracurriculars. The curriculum provides core requirements plus stable electives, offering structure while still letting students shape their own journey. With 5 classes per term and mandatory Saturday classes, the schedule mimics a college-like rigor.
Students who thrive at Taft tend to have charismatic, confident, yet down-to-earth personalities. The competitive but tight-knit student body values building strong bonds and kindness among peers. Socially mature, highly social students who can balance rigorous academics with an active social life often fit well into Taft's team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Taft considers both students with many interests (unfocused) and students with no developed interests, provided they have a willingness to explore.
Taft welcomes students with diverse interests and passions, as well as those still discovering their academic and extracurricular pursuits. The school provides rigorous yet balanced academics, with approximately 2 hours of homework per night. Students who wish to challenge themselves have ample opportunities for advanced coursework and independent study.
Taft is renowned for its championship-caliber athletic programs like soccer, crew, hockey, and lacrosse. School spirit runs high, especially during sports seasons. The arts curriculum places special emphasis on music education and performance.
Ultimately, Taft offers a rich blend of top-tier academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
These schools align with both your child's personality and their current SSAT score. They offer an environment that matches your child's academic profile and personal interests.
The school is best suited for students who have a special interest in academics, arts or solo-ports and are pro active to build the experience they want.
Student community is very diverse with mixed skill (art, STEM, Humanities, athletics) and personalities.
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