寄宿学校 FAQs

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Choosing boarding school is a big decision for a family. One that comes with a lot of questions. Here are some common ones that we often get asked. If you have other questions, we're always here to help. We understand you have lots of questions.

"Boarding school students are better prepared for college
than students who attend private day schools and public school ...
boarding school students also make faster progress in their careers.
The reason for these results may be a direct result of essentially
being immersed in an academic environment full time."

Blythe Grossberg, 小组.D.
B.A. 哈佛大学
小组.D. Rutgers University



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Why 寄宿学校?

The following is from The Truth About 寄宿学校s ...
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"Boarding schools today are much different than they used to be, and poles apart from stereotypical Hollywood images. New research proves that contemporary boarding schools serve a diverse body of motivated and well-rounded students who study and live in supportive, inclusive academic communities where they learn about independence and responsibility - traditional values that help them achieve success at higher rates than private day and public school students - in the classroom and beyond. 

To gain a more comprehensive understanding of modern-day residential schools and the relative value of the boarding experience, The Association of 寄宿学校s (选项卡) commissioned Art & Science Group, a market research and consulting firm based in Baltimore, to study the subject. The results of their detailed assessment debunk many of the misperceptions about boarding schools and offer new insight in the strengths -  and advantages ..."  自己看吧 ...


STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ARE OVERWHELMINGLY SATISFIED WITH THEIR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES.

STUDENTS WHO REPORT THEIR SCHOOL IS ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING
50%的公众
70%私人日
91%登机

STUDENTS WHO REPORT HAVING HIGH-QUALITY TEACHER
51%的公众
70%私人日
90%登机

STUDENTS WHO REPORT BEING SURROUNDED BY MOTIVATED PEERS
49%的公众
71%私人日
75%登机


STUDENTS USE THEIR TIME MORE PRODUCTIVELY THAN PRIVATE DAY AND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.

HOURS PER WEEK DEDICATED TO EXERCISING OR PLAYING SPORTS
9小时公众活动
9 Hours Private Day
12 Hours, Boarding

HOURS PER WEEK DEDICATED TO CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
4 Hours Private Day
5小时公众活动
6小时登机时间

HOURS PER WEEK SPENT WATCHING TELEVISION
7小时公众活动
7 Hours Private Day
3小时登机时间


ENCOURAGE POSITIVE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - 70% OF STUDENTS SAY THAT BOARDING SCHOOL HELPED THEM DEVELOP SELF-DISCIPLINE, 成熟, 独立, AND THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY.

STUDENTS WHO SAY THEIR SCHOOLS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP
52%的公众
60%私人日
77%登机

STUDENTS ENJOY TIME WITH TEACHERS AND COACHES OUTSIDE OF CLASS
4 hours/week Public
4 hours/week Private Day
9 hours/week Boarding


STUDENTS ARE BETTER PREPARED FOR COLLEGE - AS THEY LEARN HOW TO LIVE AND STUDY INDEPENDENTLY AND SELF-RELIANTLY, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILL SETS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE.

STUDENTS WHO REPORT BEING VERY WELL-PREPARED ACADEMICALLY FOR COLLEGE
39%的公众
71%私人日
87%登机

STUDENTS WHO REPORT BEING VERY WELL-PREPARED FOR THE NON-ACADEMIC ASPECTS OF COLLEGE LIFE - 独立, 社会生活, 时间管理
23%的公众
36%私人日
78%登机

STUDENTS WHO REPORT THEIR HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELOR WAS VERY HELPFUL IN EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS
13%的公众
23%私人日
41%登机

STUDENTS WHO GO ON TO EARN ADVANCED DEGREES
21%的公众
36%私人日
50%登机


ALUMNI ADVANCE MORE QUICKLY IN THEIR CAREERS AND ARE MORE PHILANTHROPIC.

STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVE POSITIONS IN TOP MANAGEMENT BY MID-CAREER
27%的公众
33%私人日
44%登机

STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVE POSITIONS IN TOP MANAGEMENT BY LATE-CAREER
27%的公众
39%私人日
52%登机

ALUMNI ARE MORE PHILANTHROPIC
60% give to social service organizaions, compared to 46% of all others
58% give to political parties, compared to 33% of all others
52% give to their college, compared to 35% of all others

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Christchurch, Virginia 23031
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