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Ask the Experts

NMH faculty and administrators love working with adolescents. Collectively they have amassed decades of experience working with students to help them develop their strengths and determine how best to contribute to the greater community. Here, NMH experts offer their advice for families considering boarding school: They offer thoughts on how to assess whether a school is the right match, how to approach an on-campus interview, what to look for in an academic program, as well as perspective on standardized tests and social life at boarding schools.

If you're new to the boarding school search, or could use some insider advice, we invite you to read and print these tips from our on-campus experts.

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Steer the Interview Your Way with These Ten Tips

Get the Big Picture: What Goes on Outside the Classroom?

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Boarding School Goal: Being a Collegiate Athlete

College Needs and Self-Enrichment: Finding a Coursework Balance

Face the Test: Don’t Panic at the PSATs

Interview Questions You Can Expect

Beginning Your Boarding School Research: Where to Look on the Web