Applying to boarding schools in the United States can be an intimidating process, even before you consider just how competitive admissions is at some of these schools!
Join Ben Sorkin, a former Top 10 boarding school admissions officer with years of experience as an education consultant as he walks you through everything you need to know about boarding school applications and how to make yourself the most competitive applicant you can be.
Boarding schools can help students realize their academic dreams and potential, equip them to be leaders in their community, and change the course of their academic and professional future. My mission is to help make the process of applying to boarding schools as simple as possible so that more families can access the benefits of these unique institutions.
- Ben Sorkin
Founder of Boarding School Basics
School Research
Boarding School Basics will walk you through how to research the hundreds of boarding schools out there, identify schools that are a good fit for your profile, and settle on a diverse school list.
Interview Prep
Learn how to prepare for and ace the boarding school interview with Ben, who's interviewed over 500 students at an extremely selective boarding school.
Essay Writing
Ben's guidance on successful essay writing, topics to avoid, and how to present your best self will help you craft admissions essays that will set you apart from other applicants.
What To Expect From Boarding School Basics
Education consultant insight into the boarding school application process
at an affordable price point
Boarding School Basics includes 25 videos walking you through every part of the boarding school application process.
Topics include: School Research, Interview Prep, Standardized Testing, Essays & Personal Narrative, Financial Aid, and more.
Additional Support Packages
The Boarding School Basics video series has all the tips you need to independently succeed in your boarding school application process. For students and families looking for personalized support and guidance, you can choose from a variety of packages for one on one interview coaching, school list research, and essay support directly from Ben.
