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Student self-advocacy refers to the ability of students to actively seek out help and communicate their needs to their teachers and other educational resources when they encounter difficulties. This means that students recognize when they are struggling to understand instructions or concepts in class and take the initiative to ask for additional support. Effective self-advocacy involves knowing when to reach out for help and doing so promptly, ensuring that they can address their challenges before they become overwhelming.
At ARCH, we understand as well as anyone that applying to US boarding schools is extremely competitive, especially for international applicants and even more so for applicants from Asia. In this article, we will outline the common causes of failed applications to give you a better understanding of where applications sometimes go wrong.
Attending a boarding school summer program is not only an opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge but also a chance to cultivate your character. US boarding schools highly value character skills and emotional readiness, so it only makes sense that in addition to providing scores and/ or comments on your academic performance, many summer reports evaluate collaboration skills, attitudes, approaches to learning, and how you contribute to residential life.
The SSAT is the primary standardized test used in US Boarding School admissions. While submitting SSAT scores is optional at many schools, the number of schools that require applicants to do so is increasing. Why is this happening, and how can applicants prepare?
Studying law has traditionally been seen as the purview of the academically elite, and the practice of it even more so. To gain a place on such a competitive course at a top UK university, how should you choose the subjects which will maximise your chances of success? How much work experience or extra-curricular debating and MUN is sufficient? If you fail to secure a place on your desired law course, what options do you have? Read on to find out!
Grades and teacher recommendations are the primary ways schools evaluate students' academic readiness in the US boarding application process. However, SSAT provides another data point for students to increase academic confidence. When deciding whether to send your SSAT scores to a boarding school, there are a few things to consider.
Recommendations are crucial when applying to US boarding schools. They provide valuable insights into who you are as a student and a person. A strong recommendation can showcase your strengths and potential, while a weak one can raise concerns. Choose recommenders who know you well and can speak to your academic abilities and character to ensure a strong recommendation. Schools typically require recommendations from your current-year English Teacher, Math Teacher, and School Counselor. Some schools may allow or require additional recommendations, such as one from an area of interest or a personal recommendation. A personal recommendation from someone who knows you well is better than a general one from someone with power or prestige.
When selecting the right boarding school for your child, it's important to do your research. For many families, the process typically begins with the school's website. Most boarding school websites show happy students engaged in classes and activities. They feature impressive buildings and unique programs. Most have a small faculty-to-student ratio and offer impressive pathways to the top US universities. Families often come to us excited about what boarding schools provide and need clarification about how to tell them apart, making it challenging for them to come up with a school list or define their top choices once they’ve applied. Here are a few things we recommend considering in your search for the right fit.
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