Preparing Your Private-School Application

Dr. Labove shares three ways that will help you get started on your application not just to a boarding school in New Hampshire like Kimball Union Academy, but to any private school you may be considering as the February 1 deadline approaches.

 

1. Check all the checklists. Many schools require different forms, recommendations, and testing. While most use a common application, that's where the similarities often end. Make sure you've tackled everything in the way each school is expecting.

 

2. Check your work. You usually can't submit individually to each school you're applying to, so it's a good idea to avoid telling us how much you want to go to, say, Hogwarts Academy. A good spellcheck goes a long way too!

 

3. Make time to visit. While you can't customize your applications, you can visit and meet the friendly folks who will be reading your application. Visiting helps you learn more about a school, what they value, and helps you begin to see yourself in that community.

 

For more tips on a successful application, join Dr. Labove by Zoom for the free session “Preparing Applications for Submission” presented by EMA on December 10 from 2-3 p.m. ET. All families are welcome! Register today.

Learn more about KUA's application process or schedule a visit.