Attending boarding school is a serious commitment in many realms, whether emotional, financial, academic, or otherwise. With that in mind, it is important to understand what boarding school is all about. This valuable resource is full of insights from students who attend or recently graduated from a boarding school. [amazon 0768938732 inline] provides a variety of perspectives that help both prospective students and parents decide if boarding school is the right choice for them, and assists current students in navigating the twists and turns of school away from home.
Written by students for students-in a fun, easy-to-read manner with essential, up-to-date information
- An honest and insightful look at life at today's boarding schools.
- Anecdotal testimonies from current boarding school students and those who've recently graduated.
- Helpful tips and strategies for students who are considering applying to boarding schools or are getting ready to attend one.
About the Author
Justin Muchnick attends Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts and is the co-author of Straight-A Study Skills (Adams Media, January, 2013). He is currently the youngest journalist for The Bootleg (www.scout.com), Stanford University's sports news website, where he publishes articles about college football. His academic interests include reading, writing, Latin, and modern American history and politics. He also plays soccer and is on the Varsity Wrestling team at Andover. When he is not at boarding school, he lives in Newport Beach, CA with his parents and three younger siblings (Jacob, Ross and Ally).