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.
Andover fosters a hugely varied student body, with varied interests, intensity levels, and life or career goals. Peer support is a defining part of the culture, with students encouraging one another like a family.
Academic intensity varies by the student's attitude, courses taken, and ability to manage time. As with college, it's entirely up to the student to manage their time. The curriculum is more of a university style: required core classes, then electives of your choice. The environment is college-like, so it would only work for a very mature student.
Ultimately, Andover provides a personalized pathway for each student to discover their potential. Students from all walks of life can access world-class opportunities with the help of a compassionate support network. Driven students seeking a nurturing yet premier academic environment find the right balance at Andover.
Loomis attracts academically driven, curious students who advocate for themselves and have a willingness to work hard.
The school enables students to build personalized paths tailored to their interests. The curriculum enables personalized pathways through over 255 course offerings spanning the arts, athletics, sciences, and more. Students can further shape their academic pathway by recommending new classes that match their passions. Additionally, there is a special emphasis on academic writing skills and developing expertise within a specific domain.
There is an even distribution of high-quality activities in music, art, theater, dance and athletics. The curriculum requires 3 years of art or music, so students commonly find a niche to cultivate excellence in. Sports facilitate friendships but are not mandated.
Overall, Loomis provides academically focused students access to top-notch resources across a spectrum of interests. Students are united by a shared ethos of quality, passion, and willingness to work hard in their unique pursuits.
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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