If you’ve never experienced boarding school yourself, you may be feeling a bit lost or nervous when exploring and applying to junior boarding schools for your son. We spoke recently with Caleb Thomson ‘79, Director of Admissions at The Fessenden School, and asked what advice he had for parents who are new to the junior...
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Your son’s admission to his preferred junior boarding school will depend not only on his academic track record and teacher recommendations, but also on the rapport that you and he build with the admissions team during the initial tour and interview. To help you make sure your son stands out in a positive way, and...
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If it’s your first time applying to private pre-kindergarten programs for your son, you may be worried about choosing the right school, or how to best present your son as an applicant. Not to worry, first-timers – as a parent, there is plenty you can do to help support your son’s application to a pre-K...
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Families who are evaluating junior boarding schools often wonder about the mix of day students and boarding students. They are curious as to what impact that mix will have on their sons’ experiences. The ratio of boarding to day students is different for every junior boarding school. Some are predominantly boarding with just a few...
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A “lip dub” is a musical video that is filmed in one continuous shot as the camera travels through a location, capturing the members of a community in the act of performing to a piece of music. Fessenden’s ‘Lip Dub’ has become an eagerly anticipated annual event that involves every member of the community –...
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Today’s children are exposed to technology daily. But with doctors recommending screen time limits, how can you make the most of your child’s exposure? Learn about two fantastic uses of technology for young children.
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For many of us, a necktie on a little boy conjures images of uncomfortable squirming at a formal family event - that’s not the case at Fessenden.
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For middle school boys, the prospect of being interviewed for admission to a junior boarding school can be nerve-wracking. If your son is in this position, he might be thinking about how much is riding on the interview—your expectations, his future—or how intimidating it will be to impress an adult or several adults with his...
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Choosing a kindergarten program for your son can be stressful. You have so many goals for your child, long-term and short-term. You want to find a school where he will find a great group of friends with whom to connect and where he will feel well supported, but you also want to put him on...
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A junior boarding school can meet all your criteria for academics, athletics, and extracurriculars, but there’s no litmus test quite like setting foot on campus to determine if the school is truly right for your son. The three signs you should look for on your campus visits.
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