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Our independent admissions experts help Asian Americans stand out amongst the crowd in the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School admissions process.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB\&N) is a private, coeducational day school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving students from Pre-K through grade 12. With campuses along the Charles River and a history dating back to 1883, BB\&N is known for its challenging academics, commitment to ethical citizenship, and deep engagement with the intellectual and cultural energy of nearby Harvard and MIT. The Upper School (grades 9–12) offers an array of AP courses, independent study options, award-winning arts programs, and competitive athletics. BB\&N encourages students to pursue academic excellence while developing their voices, leadership skills, and sense of social responsibility. The admissions process is highly selective and includes academic records, essays, teacher recommendations, interviews, and standardized test scores (ISEE or SSAT).
At Cardinal Education, we’ve helped ambitious families—including Asian American and international applicants—successfully apply to BB\&N. We offer personalized, strategic guidance in:
1. Ravenna Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Personal Essay and Short Responses
4. Academic Transcripts and Report Cards
5. Math, English, and Counselor Recommendation Forms
6. Interview Preparation for Students and Parents
7. ISEE/SSAT
At Cardinal Education, we help families craft distinctive, mission-aligned applications that reflect academic talent, character, and alignment with BB\&N’s mission to prepare students for lives of principled engagement in the world.