Breakout Panel Discussions
The Rexford Room
Want to learn more about boarding school in general? Our breakout panel discussions are a great way to learn about the process, the experience, and life on campus. Click on the topics below to get more information about our panelists, our agendas, and downloadable resources.
5:15-5:45 - The Junior Boarding and Single Sex Boarding School Experience
Panelists:
Junior Boarding Schools

Amanda Miles
Associate Director of Admissions
Fay School

Jennifer Kolpak
Director of Enrollment Management
Rumsey Hall School
Single Sex Boarding Schools

Katie Myer
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Emma Williard School

Wynne Overton
Chief Enrollment Officer
Chatham Hall

Andy Hirt
Dean of Enrollment Management
McCallie

Chase Sprong
Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance
Woodberry Forest
Agenda:
Junior Boarding Schools:
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What is a Junior Boarding School?
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Who is Junior Boarding School for?
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Single Sex Boarding Schools:
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Benefits for Girls of single sex education: Academic, Social, Emotional
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Benefits for Boys of Single Sex: Academic, Social, Emotional
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Will my child ever interact with a boy/girl?
Resources:
6:00-6:30 - The Nuts & Bolts: Applications, SSAT, and Interviews
Panelists:

Cort Pomeroy
Director of Enrollment Management
Groton School

Britt Plante
Associate Dean of Admission
St. Paul's School
Sean Atkins
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Suffield Academy


Teddy Wenner
Dean of Admission
Blair Academy
Agenda:
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The applications
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Platforms used
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What are schools looking for in a student essay
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What are schools looking for in a parent statement
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SSAT
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​What is it
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What is a Flex Test
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Should I prep
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Test Optional
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Interviews: Tips from the Interviewer
Resources
How to Apply - Groton School
6:45-7:15 - Boarding School Life: Academics, Extracurriculars, and more
Panelists:

Jeff Depelteau
Director of Financial Aid & Summer Programs
Berkshire School

Brileigh Pinkney
Associate Director of Admissions
Episcopal High School

Kelly Sheehan
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Pomfret School

Jake Bennett
Associate Director of Admissions
Kent School

Courtney Given
Assistant Director of Admissions
Choate Rosemary Hall

Meghan Donaldson
Regional Manager for North Carolina
Lawrenceville School
Agenda:
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Academic
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​Advisors
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Classes
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Study Hours
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Interaction with Teachers
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Extracurricular
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​Sports
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Clubs
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Theater
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Life
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Field Trips and Excursions
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Travel to and from school (transportation)
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How often do students normally go home
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Do students spend the weekend off campus (trips, sleepovers with day students)
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How does my student take care of life tasks (hair cuts, braces adjustments, shopping for necessities, etc)
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