Explore the NMH Blog
Handling Decision Time in the College Process
If you would like to subscribe to the NMH Blog please click on the yellow bell icon above.
![Graduates in black gowns and caps embrace each other on a grassy hill with a stone building to the left and a cloudy sky above.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682538867/nmhschoolorg/uppc8rqmu3rfgdsukkv8/Graduateslookingaway_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682538867/nmhschoolorg/uppc8rqmu3rfgdsukkv8/Graduateslookingaway_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682538867/nmhschoolorg/uppc8rqmu3rfgdsukkv8/Graduateslookingaway_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682538867/nmhschoolorg/uppc8rqmu3rfgdsukkv8/Graduateslookingaway_1.jpg","width":1003}])
As graduation approaches, high school seniors are likely to feel a wide range of emotions.
![A smiling man in a white shirt and pink tie stands with a young woman in a black dress, holding a folder, while other people are visible in the gymnasium background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639669589/nmhschoolorg/bwdfupivjqzyhed2sd6n/CollegecounselingNate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639669589/nmhschoolorg/bwdfupivjqzyhed2sd6n/CollegecounselingNate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639669589/nmhschoolorg/bwdfupivjqzyhed2sd6n/CollegecounselingNate.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639669589/nmhschoolorg/bwdfupivjqzyhed2sd6n/CollegecounselingNate.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639669589/nmhschoolorg/bwdfupivjqzyhed2sd6n/CollegecounselingNate.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639669589/nmhschoolorg/bwdfupivjqzyhed2sd6n/CollegecounselingNate.jpg","width":1753}])
Applying to college can be an intense and stressful process for everyone involved. NMH college counseling is there to support students and their families.
![English teacher speaking with student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634845784/nmhschoolorg/p5p8oj5h6qhfltccediz/INTER-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634845784/nmhschoolorg/p5p8oj5h6qhfltccediz/INTER-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634845784/nmhschoolorg/p5p8oj5h6qhfltccediz/INTER-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634845784/nmhschoolorg/p5p8oj5h6qhfltccediz/INTER-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634845784/nmhschoolorg/p5p8oj5h6qhfltccediz/INTER-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634845784/nmhschoolorg/p5p8oj5h6qhfltccediz/INTER-1.jpg","width":2000}])
Interviewing can be a daunting process — sweaty palms go with the territory. Here are 10 tips to help you get the most from your boarding school interview.
![English teacher speaking with student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631894267/nmhschoolorg/exzz1vcininufkfi2flt/Rec-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631894267/nmhschoolorg/exzz1vcininufkfi2flt/Rec-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631894267/nmhschoolorg/exzz1vcininufkfi2flt/Rec-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631894267/nmhschoolorg/exzz1vcininufkfi2flt/Rec-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631894267/nmhschoolorg/exzz1vcininufkfi2flt/Rec-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631894267/nmhschoolorg/exzz1vcininufkfi2flt/Rec-1.jpg","width":2000}])
Think about people who see a different side of you and could help reveal your personality and passion. Find teachers who can provide a unique point of view about you in the classroom.
![Students holding hands in a circle during Orientation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630597318/nmhschoolorg/y9slmge71yxgg9pvgy3s/51414142759_c42156e833_k1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630597318/nmhschoolorg/y9slmge71yxgg9pvgy3s/51414142759_c42156e833_k1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630597318/nmhschoolorg/y9slmge71yxgg9pvgy3s/51414142759_c42156e833_k1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630597318/nmhschoolorg/y9slmge71yxgg9pvgy3s/51414142759_c42156e833_k1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1630597318/nmhschoolorg/y9slmge71yxgg9pvgy3s/51414142759_c42156e833_k1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630597318/nmhschoolorg/y9slmge71yxgg9pvgy3s/51414142759_c42156e833_k1.jpg","width":2048}])
Encourage your student to seek out and connect with adults in the community who can help guide students as they learn about independence.
![A young man holds a laptop in front of a whiteboard filled with handwritten text.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629916927/nmhschoolorg/r1efmdyuiijf5cz1wuos/49370253731_46a0a2a72b_k.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629916927/nmhschoolorg/r1efmdyuiijf5cz1wuos/49370253731_46a0a2a72b_k.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629916927/nmhschoolorg/r1efmdyuiijf5cz1wuos/49370253731_46a0a2a72b_k.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1629916927/nmhschoolorg/r1efmdyuiijf5cz1wuos/49370253731_46a0a2a72b_k.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1629916927/nmhschoolorg/r1efmdyuiijf5cz1wuos/49370253731_46a0a2a72b_k.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629916927/nmhschoolorg/r1efmdyuiijf5cz1wuos/49370253731_46a0a2a72b_k.jpg","width":2048}])
Admission officers use essays to assess your writing skills and to compare your skills and potential with other applicants.
![Two young men are seated at a table, writing on papers with a plain white background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1627050860/nmhschoolorg/vpbugbkgr9wse70affrx/APL-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1627050860/nmhschoolorg/vpbugbkgr9wse70affrx/APL-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1627050860/nmhschoolorg/vpbugbkgr9wse70affrx/APL-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1627050860/nmhschoolorg/vpbugbkgr9wse70affrx/APL-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1627050860/nmhschoolorg/vpbugbkgr9wse70affrx/APL-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1627050860/nmhschoolorg/vpbugbkgr9wse70affrx/APL-2.jpg","width":2000}])
Your application is how you can showcase your skills and aptitude — how you demonstrate that you’ll be a valuable member of the team.
![Four students walk down stairs in the foreground, with a colorful autumn tree in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623946988/nmhschoolorg/qf9no31tgzn4tnxhlsm2/ADM-RS-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623946988/nmhschoolorg/qf9no31tgzn4tnxhlsm2/ADM-RS-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623946988/nmhschoolorg/qf9no31tgzn4tnxhlsm2/ADM-RS-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1623946988/nmhschoolorg/qf9no31tgzn4tnxhlsm2/ADM-RS-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1623946988/nmhschoolorg/qf9no31tgzn4tnxhlsm2/ADM-RS-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623946988/nmhschoolorg/qf9no31tgzn4tnxhlsm2/ADM-RS-1.jpg","width":1885}])
Thinking about sending your child to a private school? How do you find a school that’s the best fit?
![Two young women with backpacks walk on a grassy path in the foreground, while a group of students and colorful autumn trees are visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603913887/nmhschoolorg/cxyycdbecj8lzv5ohoqm/HC-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603913887/nmhschoolorg/cxyycdbecj8lzv5ohoqm/HC-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603913887/nmhschoolorg/cxyycdbecj8lzv5ohoqm/HC-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603913887/nmhschoolorg/cxyycdbecj8lzv5ohoqm/HC-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1603913887/nmhschoolorg/cxyycdbecj8lzv5ohoqm/HC-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603913887/nmhschoolorg/cxyycdbecj8lzv5ohoqm/HC-5.jpg","width":2000}])
How a New England independent boarding school cares for the health and well-being of its students.
![A woman with dark hair and a blue scarf looks intently at someone in the foreground, with a blurred background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603891184/nmhschoolorg/owkgafntrkevhikoam3g/Exp-1B.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603891184/nmhschoolorg/owkgafntrkevhikoam3g/Exp-1B.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603891184/nmhschoolorg/owkgafntrkevhikoam3g/Exp-1B.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603891184/nmhschoolorg/owkgafntrkevhikoam3g/Exp-1B.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1603891184/nmhschoolorg/owkgafntrkevhikoam3g/Exp-1B.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603891184/nmhschoolorg/owkgafntrkevhikoam3g/Exp-1B.jpg","width":2000}])
How to master the boarding-school application process and get advice from admission professionals.
![A man in a suit stands in front of a projector screen displaying text, with a large open book in the foreground.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599657692/nmhschoolorg/qp78mypkin2tpz1bo59s/Corriganteaching.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599657692/nmhschoolorg/qp78mypkin2tpz1bo59s/Corriganteaching.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1599657692/nmhschoolorg/qp78mypkin2tpz1bo59s/Corriganteaching.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1599657692/nmhschoolorg/qp78mypkin2tpz1bo59s/Corriganteaching.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1599657692/nmhschoolorg/qp78mypkin2tpz1bo59s/Corriganteaching.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599657692/nmhschoolorg/qp78mypkin2tpz1bo59s/Corriganteaching.jpg","width":2000}])
“Teaching Writing in a Remote Classroom: Meeting the Emotional Needs of Students,” by NMH faculty member John Corrigan, originally appeared on NAIS’s Independent Ideas blog on August 24, 2020.
![Girl moving into dorm room with desk, dresser, and bed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597262541/nmhschoolorg/szy57wrulqvnv71vmvz9/BTS-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597262541/nmhschoolorg/szy57wrulqvnv71vmvz9/BTS-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597262541/nmhschoolorg/szy57wrulqvnv71vmvz9/BTS-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597262541/nmhschoolorg/szy57wrulqvnv71vmvz9/BTS-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597262541/nmhschoolorg/szy57wrulqvnv71vmvz9/BTS-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597262541/nmhschoolorg/szy57wrulqvnv71vmvz9/BTS-1.jpg","width":2000}])
Tips for both day and boarding students for making connections with peers and adults at school.
NMH’s youngest students ponder age-old questions and search for meaning in a messy, complicated world
A stuffed animal. A necklace. A Bible. A pair of Crocs. These are objects that a few NMH students cherish enough to bring with them from home — things that calm them, make them happy, help them face the day.
We invited NMH’s student leaders to answer the question:
What’s your object? Here are some of their answers
A conversation with Jake Morrow, director of the NMH Farm.