Day and Boarding School Resources
Testing Resources
Gateway to Prep Schools Application Information
Parenting & Educational Resources
Explore some of our favorite parenting and admission-related resources, as these are geared towards preparing your children to thrive and achieve future success in their lives. These resources also provide trusted content related to the college/school admission process. Our approach is to help equip students with the skills and tools they need to become independent, happy, and self-confident.
How to Raise an Adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Your College Bound Kid — Weekly admission podcast with up-to-date content & interviews with industry professionals
Valedictorians at the Gate — One of my favorite books for parents of college applicants; From the perspective of a former admission officer, this book shares tips to stand out and stay sane while applying to college
The Price You Pay for College — This book offers unique insights around the value of college and highlights many important, yet often overlooked, factors that relate to the value of a college education.
The Pressured Child – Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life, by Dr. Michael Thompson
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting Podcast with Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan
Emptying the Dishwasher Can Enrich Kids’ Mental Health, NYT article from February 11, 2021
The College Finder — Choose the School That’s Right for You, by Steven R. Antonoff, Ph.D
School Resources
Learn more about the broad range of day and boarding schools by exploring a few of our recommended school finders and informational resources.
The Association of Boarding Schools — Explore a list of almost 200 boarding schools and utilize the site’s search filters to narrow down your school list based on school features and offerings that interest your child.
The Boarding School Review — This service provides detailed school profiles, alumni reviews, and interactive tools to help families search for schools that meet the school criteria that matters most to them.
MBA Resources
Testing Resources
Graduation Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Admissions Information
Business-related Recommendations
Work-Life Podcast by Adam Grant (Top-rated MBA professor at Wharton)