How do I get into a top boarding school?

Getting into a top boarding school isn’t just about flexing perfect grades and test scores. Sure, academics matter, but schools also want curious thinkers, team players, and passionate go-getters. Be the kid who’s into Shakespeare and solar panels. Show depth in your extracurriculars, write an essay that sounds like you, and don’t forget to be interesting in your interview. Top schools are building communities, not just classrooms. So, let your application show that you’re more than a walking GPA. Be authentic, be thoughtful, and don’t be a one-trick pony. Unless that pony also plays cello and runs a coding club.