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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.

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Understanding Athletic Scholarships and Military Academies

Private schools, in particular military academies, are well-positioned to give you a competitive edge for college athletic scholarships. In fact, as noted by various resources, whether you agree with this or not, private schools on average gain more titles and this, in turn, positions athletes to...

5 Teaching Methods That Work Best for Boys

In our guide, we will provide an overview of human brain development, how academic classrooms can be adapted based on five teaching techniques that work best for boys, how to enhance cognitive skills in boys, as well as provide ways to help boys accelerate their emotional and social development. ...

Benefits of Studying Abroad

Studying abroad during high school offers many benefits and opportunities and can be a transformative experience. While many colleges and universities offer study abroad programs, it is not uncommon for private schools, particularly boarding schools, to offer various travel and study abroad...

Choosing the Right Colleges To Visit During Spring Break

Visiting colleges during spring break or even during the summer is a great way for high school students to explore different college and university campuses.While some boarding schools and private schools arrange East Coast and West Coast college tours in the fall and spring, you can also do this...

A Day in the Life of a Boarding School Student

Do you want a sneak peek into boarding school life? Discover how a boarding school schedule is balanced between rigorous academics, sports, clubs, homework, rest and relaxation time, and dorm life. Through this blog, you can check out a variety of top U.S. boarding school schedules to see how they...

How to Deal with Homesickness at Boarding School 

To help parents and guardians of boarding school students address homesickness at boarding school, we have provided a number of homesickness tips related to academics, dorm life, counseling, communications, as well as clubs and other extracurricular activities. This article will help you develop...

Rules of Etiquette for Teens

In today’s world, traditional rules of etiquette have become increasingly reinterpretted or even forgotten.  While we should embrace new expressions of respect for others, having a common understanding of the purpose and practice of etiquette in society is important for teenagers to fully...

Best Summer Reading List for High School Boys 

Are you looking for a summer reading list for high school students? Here, you will find summer reading suggestions, curated reading selections in various genres, dystopian worlds, thought-provoking tales and even a list of military reading list recommendations. Although most of these books may...

Technology Dependence in Teenagers 

Technology dependence with kids is a real issue and it is becoming more pervasive. We will look at factors that contribute to technology dependence, as well as signs and symptoms to watch closely. In addition, we will provide some strategies for actually preventing and managing technology...

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