When should international families start tutoring for U.S. boarding school admissions?

International families often benefit from starting earlier, typically 18 to 24 months before applications. This timeline allows students to adjust to U.S. academic expectations, writing styles, and testing formats without pressure. Early tutoring supports language fluency, analytical writing, and classroom participation skills that boarding schools value. It also gives families time to understand admissions timelines, testing requirements, and school culture differences. Starting early helps students feel confident rather than rushed when applications begin.