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Making Sense of Early Application Options

Most Winsor seniors will submit at least one application in November; many submit several. Not surprisingly, one of the most common questions we hear in…

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Fall Advice for Class VIII Families 

The final year at Winsor can sometimes feel like two separate experiences. The busy fall months filled with applications, leadership responsibilities, and challenging classes gradually…

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5 Things to Know About Grades and Course Selection

Each spring, Winsor students have the opportunity to select their courses for the following year, and it’s natural for questions about college to surface during…

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5 Pieces of Advice for Parents During the College Application Process

So often, the college process is viewed as a finish line: the prize waiting at the end of a long and demanding race. But that…

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What Should I Do This Summer?

Planning for the summer months has taken on a life of its own, as students wonder how their activities might influence future college applications. It…

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5 Things to Know about Applying Abroad: U.K. Edition

Why limit your college search to just one continent? Each year, Winsor students submit applications to universities outside the United States, often in the United…

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