The application process at a private day or boarding school can be overwhelming. In this series of articles, Rectory School's Associate Director of Admissions, Jacob Guertin, walks you through the process step-by-step. In this first article, he discusses the importance of understanding what you are looking for in a new school, researching schools, and starting a dialogue with a school by submitting an inquiry.
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