One of the most important pieces of the boarding school application process is the campus visit.
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
How Much Is a Boarding School?
If you’re exploring boarding schools, you’ve likely noticed that it’s more than an education decision – it’s also a financial one.
Why Boarding Schools are Not for Troubled Youth
Learn why boarding schools are not for troubled youth. Unlike residential therapeutic and wilderness programs, traditional boarding schools are geared to prepare students for college preparation and life readiness. In this article, we will help you understand the...
Boarding School Amenities at Army and Navy Academy
Learn what the Army and Navy Academy, a boarding school geared for boys in grades 7-12, has to offer in terms of amenities and benefits. There are additional campus services and programs to be explored when you visit this beachfront campus. If you are looking for a...
How to Talk about Boarding School with Your Son
Thinking about boarding school? Whether you are the parent or the son, the process of discussing boarding school requires open communication, exploration, and building consensus. First, we will present the best approach for parents and then we will go over some tips...
Why Growing Numbers of Students and Parents are Choosing Boarding Schools for their Teenagers
Many Americans are rather unfamiliar with boarding schools, despite their awareness of independent private day schools. So, let’s begin with a brief overview before we dive into the many benefits of boarding school for teenagers. Most boarding schools in the U.S. have...
Five Common Misconceptions About Boarding School
When parents first begin thinking about a boarding school for their child, they may be reluctant to share their thoughts and views with others. They could be wresting with the decision within themselves, because of many misconceptions. In fact, they might have even...
Millennials Face Several Financial Problems
Enter the Millennial generation whose members were born between 1980 and 1995 and who were the first to come of age in the new millennium. They became widely known for being especially “tech-savvy,” interested primarily in pursuing their passions, and whose consumer and business habits are thought to have killed several industries.
What’s Different About the “iGen” Generation
To suggest that a generation of young adults now in their mid-20’s and 30’s is becoming socially irrelevant may seem somewhat rash but the Millennials are being moved over by an even younger population.
Safety Comes First on School Campuses
There was a time when acts of violence on school campuses in the U.S. were pretty much confined to an occasional after-school fistfight or an altercation on a football field, but things are different now and it has became abundantly clear to all in recent years that safety in schools must come first.