What’s the difference between day schools and boarding schools when it comes to admissions?

The main difference lies in commitment and complexity. Day school admissions usually focus on academics, personality, and fit, but boarding schools take it further. They’re welcoming your child into a full-time living and learning environment, so they dig deeper. Boarding schools often have more essays, longer interviews, and higher expectations for independence and maturity. They want to see how your child will thrive not just in the classroom, but in a shared dorm, on the weekends, and within the school community. It’s more intensive, more selective, and often more competitive. You’re applying to a school and a lifestyle, and that raises the bar.

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