“Cardinal Education helped me understand how to tell my story with confidence. I felt more prepared for every essay and interview.”
Boarding School Admissions
Your child belongs at one of the world’s best boarding schools.
Cardinal Education has spent nearly two decades placing students at Andover, Exeter, Choate, and the country’s most selective boarding programs. We know what it takes — and how to get your child there.
WHY CARDINAL EDUCATION
Every child has a story. We help yours tell it well.
Elite boarding schools aren’t just looking for grades. They’re looking for students with genuine curiosity, a compelling narrative, and a profile that feels authentically theirs. We help your child build exactly that.
Our Consulting Packages Are Built Around One Goal: Helping Your Child Shine
Cardinal Education offers fully personalized Andover admissions consulting packages that cover every dimension of the application. Through every step of the process, we build character, develop skills, and help your child grow so nothing is left to chance, and no potential goes untapped.
SCHOOLS WE’VE PLACED OUR STUDENTS INTO
The top 20 boarding schools — and beyond.
Our students gain admission to the country’s most selective boarding programs. Whatever your child’s aspirations, we’ve been there before.
National boarding school strategy
Fit, readiness, and application strength
Right-school targetingWe compare academics, culture, location, and boarding readiness.
Complete application supportStudents build stronger essays, interviews, and activity narratives.
Family guidanceParents get a clear process from school list to final submission.
Northern California / Bay Area
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Family Testimonials
Families trust Cardinal Education when the stakes are highest.
Admissions outcomes start with the right story
Essay clarity
Interview confidence
Family guidance
Ready to Begin?
Give your child the advantage to get in.
Schedule a consultation with Cardinal Education and learn how our Andover admissions experts can help your child put their best foot forward.