Boarding School Admissions

Our team has extensive experience working with different types of students and identifying the environments that they thrive in. Through guided research, a youth mentorship program, and a large network of school contacts, we are able to not only compile a list of good-fit schools for each student, but also segment the list into various categories based on a student’s likelihood of admission. This helps us refine our application focus and maximize each child’s success in the overall application process.

With our Annual Education Planning (AEP) Service, we cater to families who are considering overseas education for their children in the future, starting from 18 to 36 months before the application process. A core part of the preparation process is profile building, where we not only work to highlight and enhance pre-existing strengths and achievements, but also make tailored summer program recommendations to round out a student’s identity. We work hard with coaches and youth mentors to make sure that every child, through a diverse collection of experiences and talents, is able to present the best version of themselves.

We take pride in offering a cutting-edge Interview Preparation Program with a comprehensive and interactive curriculum, meticulously curated using years of first-hand experience and extensive research on past interview questions. We adopt an interactive approach that includes mind mapping to help students gain a clearer picture of their unique positioning. This empowers students to organize their thoughts, strengths, and achievements cohesively, presenting a confident and compelling narrative to the interviewer. Our goal is not only to prepare our students for every possibility, but also to develop a lasting connection with the interviewer.

Foundation’s Essay Coaching Team consists of writing experts, ex-Admission officers, and former English teachers with strong humanities background. Our team has over 20 years of experience coaching students in crafting compelling application essays. We understand precisely what admission committees seek and patiently engage with students to decode essay questions, identifying “key stories” that reflect each student’s unique journey and differentiate them from similar candidates. Our thorough internal review process meticulously aligns essays with the student’s positioning, ensuring that each student’s voice is authentically captured.

Experience the unparalleled Campus Visit Service, tailored for families seeking a more in-depth and guided exploration of the boarding school environment. Our comprehensive one-stop solution streamlines every aspect of your visit, including itinerary arrangements, school appointments with tour guides and admission officers, hotel and car reservations, and even translation services if necessary. Notably, our specialized on-the-road interview training, led by experienced Foundation counselors, helps students make iterative improvements to their self-presentation. Furthermore, our exclusive one-on-one feedback sessions with admission officers ensure valuable insights into students’ performance, enabling necessary adjustments. Embark on a seamless and insightful campus journey with Foundation’s expertise and guidance present every step along the way.

With our extensive experience and vast network of close contacts in admission offices and school leadership, we do our best to advocate for each and every one of our students individually. We communicate frequently and thoroughly with schools every day throughout the application season in order to represent your child’s best interests and acquire the early information necessary for timely strategic adjustments. In 2023 alone, we spent over 1050 hours in direct communication with some of the best private schools in the world.

• We adopt a 5:1 servicing model where each member of a student’s team plays an essential role, from strategizing to coaching to handling administrative matters. Upholding transparency and empathy, we focus on clear and active communication, regular updates on student progress, and attentiveness to parental needs and concerns. Because all of us specialize in our respective functions, we complement each other seamlessly to give your child the best chance of admissions success. 

• An additional benefit to working with Foundation is how we leverage our extensive network of accomplished alumni who graduated from reputable day and boarding schools worldwide. Through this network, we facilitate meaningful connections between current students and established alumni, who provide invaluable insights into the study-abroad experience and how to handle various challenges. This Youth Mentorship Program makes Foundation’s AEP service a transformative experience that goes beyond traditional planning by fostering mentorship and inspiration along the way. Our Youth Mentors complement each student’s core five-member team by offering invaluable advice and direct guidance on more specific matters.