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The Taft School is a private, coeducational preparatory boarding school in Watertown, Connecticut. Its signature program is the Center for Global Leadership where students are given opportunities to travel and participate in different community projects, immerse in cultural programs, and participate in leadership conferences. With all the admissions events and admissions requirements to deal with, it is no wonder that a lot of families experience immense pressure and anxiety as they go through the admissions process, especially to the best boarding schools like The Taft School. At Cardinal Education, we have dedicated educational consultants, tutors, and academic coaches to help minimize the stress that your family has to go through. We offer holistic academic coaching, interview preparation, tutoring, test prep, SSAT practice tests, Character Skill Snapshot assessment, and writing services for parent statements, student statements, and admissions essays. Leave a lasting impression on Taft’s admissions officers with the help of our experts!

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Mr. Allen Koh, a world-renowned CEO and admissions expert, founded Cardinal Education in 2006 to help students deal with the toughest challenges they face in their academic life. Over the years, we have expanded our knowledge and been able to offer more comprehensive services to provide support in college admissions and boarding school admissions. To this day, we hold a strong reputation as the most sought-after educational consulting firm in the Bay Area. Not only are we known for our credibility and expertise in the field but also for our discretion, holistic strategy consulting, and unbiased advice that help students achieve great successes beyond admissions. You can rely on our experienced experts and unparalleled admissions strategies! Check out our boarding school admissions consulting service to find out why many sophisticated families from all over the United States and different parts of the world chose and continue to choose Cardinal Education as their partner.

SSAT Practice Test

Preparation is key to getting good scores on SSAT. We offer the best test prep in the Bay Area.

Interview Preparation

Interviews are a great part of the admissions process. We can help both parents and students with this important event.

Personal Statement Help

It is extremely challenging for parents and students to differentiate themselves without falling into clichés.

Character Skills Snapshot

An online assessment that measures a student’s attitude and inclination toward seven character skills.

BOARDING SCHOOL ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS

As trusted admissions consultants, we offer the best boarding school admissions consulting and college counseling services that inspire students to reach their full potential.

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Address: 110 Woodbury Road, Watertown, Connecticut 06795

The Taft School Admissions Website: https://www.taftschool.org/admission

Student Population: 609
Boarding students: 504

Average Class Size: 11

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Open House and Event Dates: Visit and Interview
Please contact the admissions office to schedule a visit and interview.

Virtual Open House and Special Topic Webinars
Please call the admissions office and register for a 30-minute webinar to know more about The Taft School.

Application Deadline: 1/15/2023

Testing Policy: Applicants for grade 11 are required to submit SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores, while students applying to grade 12, must submit PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores. All candidates are encouraged to submit the Character Skills Snapshot results.

Essay Questions: Applications require parent and student questionnaires to be completed which can be found on the Gateway portal.

Parent Questionnaire:
https://gateway.applywithus.com/en/apply/form_schemas/6310c4bb70b4a14ef6c9fa7d/look

Student Questionnaire:
https://gateway.applywithus.com/en/apply/form_schemas/6310c4bb70b4a14ef6c9fa7d/look#segment-1

Interview Importance: High

The Taft School College Counseling Department: https://www.taftschool.org/academics/college-counseling

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