Why choose boarding school?

These are highlights of a 2003 nationwide survey of various students and adults about boarding school:

1. Students at boarding schools have a better experience in high school than do students of a similar profile in public and private day schools.

2. Students at boarding schools are better prepared for college and attend more prestigious colleges and universities than do students of a similar profile in public and private day schools.

3. Alumni of boarding schools appear to advance more quickly in their careers and are more active philanthropically.

4. Many of the prevailing negative stereotypes concerning boarding school are untrue.

5. Boarding students and alumni are overwhelmingly satisfied with the boarding experience.

6. Boarding students are considerably more likely to attend a top university or college than are non-boarders.

7. Boarding alumni are more likely to earn advanced degrees than are non-boarders.