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Spotlight: Baylor School 🌟

is located in
Chattanooga, TN. It is
known for its rigorous
academics, vibrant arts, and
competitive athletics.

With a rich history since
1893, Baylor offers a
supportive community that
prepares students for
success in college and
beyond.

With representation from many different
schools and programs, including public and
private entities, day and boarding schools,
and compelling gap year opportunities, the
Upstate Education Preview Event is set to be
the biggest education event for Grades K-12.

The event aims to provide families with a
comprehensive platform to explore and
evaluate educational pathways.

The fair aims to cater to the needs of families
across the Upstate region, including
Spartanburg, Anderson, Greer, Simpsonville,
and surrounding areas and provide more
detailed information.

For more information on how to register for
this FREE EVENT, click the link in our bio!

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Upstate Education Preview
9.25.2024

This biggest annual education event for K-12 is taking
place on September 25th, 2024 in Downtown
Greenville.

The event is FREE to attend, all you need to do is
register.

✨ Meet with and learn about many different schools!

✨ Learn more about the options open to your children,
from day school, to boarding school, public to private

✨ Schedule a 1:1 with representatives from individual
schools.

To read more about the event and to see which schools
are attending, visit the link in our bio!

🌟 Meet Bowdre Clayton! 🌟

Bowdre founded Bowdre Consulting in 2021. She
specializes in guiding students through boarding
school, day school, and college admissions.

As a boarding school graduate herself, Bowdre works
with students both locally and globally to help them
find the best educational fit.

She enjoys live music, traveling, and sailing with her
family. She has a 1.5-year-old son and another child on
the way!

📆SAVE THE DATE📆
An evening dedicated to education for everyone!
The Upstate Education Preview will be held on Wednesday, September 25 from 4-7pm at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. This event is open to all and free for families to attend! Stay tuned for more exciting information!

We have been SCOUTED! Volume 8 is out & we are THRILLED to share the amazing work and her team did. We LOVE the Greenville community!

We are thrilled to welcome Christ School to !

The “Christ School Boy” isn’t of a single mold. Boys come from 18 states and eight countries and bring many narratives, strengths, and areas that need growth.

Christ School wants each student to become a better version of himself through his time here; a better student, friend, son, brother, and human being. Getting your son to be a 4.0 version of himself when he graduates as compared to the version he was upon enrollment is our goal.

Our mission is to produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society. We achieve this mission through a commitment to our Four Pillars - Academic Rigor, Leadership, Spirituality, and the Dignity of Manual Labor.

Ready to learn more? Come chat with their admissions representative this Wednesday! This event is FREE. Register - link in bio!

We are eager to welcome Westminster School to on Wednesday!

Founded in 1888, Westminster is a co-educational school of approximately 400 students (75% boarding, 25% day) located in Simsbury, CT, a thriving New England town just outside of Hartford. At Westminster, our core values – community, character, balance and involvement – shape the daily life of students and faculty alike and the school’s motto – Grit & Grace – inspires and guides us. Westminster is a small school, with big opportunities – a place where you will be known, supported and belong and have access to top-notch facilities, faculty and programming.

Want to learn more? Join us at Boarding School Connect: GVL and chat with their admission team!

Hello to the Gow School!

We are VERY excited to welcome Gow to our event on Wednesday!

Begun in 1926, Gow was the nation’s first school for dyslexics. Many other specialty schools can trace their roots to the groundbreaking work of our founder, Peter Gow, Jr., and Samuel T. Orton. Today their pioneering spirit continues in our experienced teaching team, who are fiercely dedicated to our research-driven remediation program and to their students’ futures. In small classes that foster personalized instruction, students become stronger readers and more confident writers. In fact, confidence is a natural outgrowth of language improvement (usually apparent shortly after arrival) and our culture of success.
We are about college preparation. That’s right. Your family may not be thinking beyond high school now, but we are. Just as Gow students make gains fast, so they keep gaining until they finish—strongly—at Gow and beyond. We pride ourselves on helping students develop what they need academically, socially, and emotionally—strategies to deal with their learning differences, knowledge across our academic curriculum, and qualities such as focus, work ethic, drive, and self-discipline—to go to and through college and achieve their goals. Gow is about people. Here everyone is treated as equals with unconditional respect and positive regard. We are a warm and united community eager to welcome the next generation.

Ready to learn more? Join us! Register for free. Link in bio!

Hello Frederick Gunn School!

Our team is excited to have them at on Wednesday!

The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 325 students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year located in Washington, CT. The school’s student body typically consists of students from more than 25 states and over 20 countries - nearly 80% of students live on campus. Frederick Gunn was a pioneering educator, courageous abolitionist, and rugged outdoorsman. He inspired generations of students to be curious and thoughtful, to be active members of their communities, and to stand up for what they believe in - he was a transformational leader.
Gunn students develop lifelong learning and leadership skills they need to be active and responsible citizens, both locally and globally. We prepare our students for what’s next as they continue to learn and grow, in college and in life. It all begins in the classroom, yet because we are a boarding school, it intentionally spans across all of our on-campus experiences. Built on a timeless educational philosophy, with its emphasis on challenging academics, character development, curiosity, risk-taking, problem solving, and independent thinking, we meet every student where they are, while never letting them stay there.
Our innovative learning ecosystem is built around four distinctive pillars: risk-taking and innovation, learning yourself and how to learn, public character and active citizenship, and a sense of rootedness and place.

Sound like your kind of school? Join us this Wednesday to learn more! Register for FREE. Link in bio!

Welcome St. James School!

We are excited to welcome St. James School to THIS Wednesday!

Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 8-12 located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Situated on a beautiful 1200-acre campus, the school is conveniently located 60 miles from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. It is a home away from home for the 240 students, 75 percent of whom choose to board on campus. Living at Saint James provides a second family composed of friends, teachers, mentors, and coaches who are as invested in your happiness as they are in your academic performance.

Want to learn more? Join us at Boarding School Connect: GVL. Link in bio to register!

Here we go St. Andrew's School!

We are so excited to see their admission team at on September 27!

At Saint Andrew's School, our mission is to develop every child in mind, body, and spirit. Recognized as a top private school in the Episcopal tradition, we are a day and boarding school for students in grades Pre-K through 12 and serve over 1,300 students from over 40 countries. Saint Andrew's has developed a top college preparatory curriculum, which includes Honors, AP, and IB courses. To help achieve a balanced education, Saint Andrew's offers students the opportunity to take courses that match their interests while developing the skills needed to succeed in college and beyond.

Come learn more at Boarding School Connect: GVL on September 27. Link in bio to register!

We are thrilled to welcome the Kent School to !

At Kent School our mission is to serve those who strive to grow in knowledge, skill, spirit, and wisdom; to nurture striving where it falters; and to prepare all, in turn, for service to others. In keeping with our Judeo-Christian heritage and affiliation with the Episcopal Church, we center our school life in our Chapel. In so doing, we endeavor to center our own spiritual lives while learning to understand and respect each other's beliefs and differences. Kent seeks to provide us all with a strong, traditional liberal arts curriculum that prepares us for a life of learning and growth, so that over time our informed ideas may enrich and improve our own lives, the lives of our families and communities, and our changing world; an arts program that encourages and supports self-discovery and creative expression in music and the visual arts, in literature and poetry, in theatre and dance; an athletics program that encourages and develops life-long personal fitness and character through a variety of team and individual opportunities, not only for our many champions in competition, but for all; opportunities to serve others in the school community and in the wider world, while learning that service to others is an important and fulfilling response to our world's urgent needs; and a structured environment that challenges us all to cultivate an ordered life, to accept personal responsibility, and to form the values and habits that permit our discovery and ethical pursuit of our own highest purpose.

Come learn more! Link in bio to register!

Welcome Emma Willard School!

Come meet them at on September 27!

In 1814, Emma Hart Willard established a school for girls to receive a rich educational experience comparable with their brothers. She pioneered girls’ education, focusing on intellectually stimulating and rigorous courses of study. Over 200 years later, Emma Willard School continues to proudly foster a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.

Join us and learn more about Emma Willard! Register for free. Link in bio!

Hello Culver Academies!

Meet them at on September 27!

Culver Military Academy, established in 1894, and Culver Girls Academy, founded in 1971, compose Culver Academies, one of the leading college preparatory boarding schools in North America. We are located in Culver, Indiana on a beautiful 1,800-acre campus on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. Enrollment is approximately 830 students in grades nine through 12.
Culver Academies admits students capable of pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum while becoming responsible citizens and leaders. Candidates are selected for their potential to meet Culver’s high academic standards and to contribute to Culver’s nationally recognized leadership and extracurricular programs. The diverse student body includes representatives from 24 countries and 40 states.
Consistent with the Culver mission of educating students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society, we believe what distinguishes Culver from other fine secondary schools is that while we offer academic training and extracurricular opportunities that are second to none, Culver is the leader in delivering practical experience and instruction in leadership for all students and emphasizing high expectations for personal responsibility and integrity. The leadership principles we teach and develop are those that apply to leaders in all walks of life.

Learn more about all they offer! Register for FREE. Link in bio!

Welcome Westover School!

Westover will be at on September 27!

Westover is an inclusive girls independent boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Middlebury, CT, situated in serene Western Connecticut. Founded in 1909, the Westover campus is an environment that encompasses students in Westover’s intentional living and learning community. As a leader in innovative teaching for girls, Westover’s robust liber­al arts education serves as a foundation for students to discover interests through programs such as the tenured Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) program, to an extensive financial literacy education through the Invest In Girls (IIG) program.

Register for FREE! Link in bio.

Hello Western Reserve Academy!

This amazing school will be present for !

Founded in 1826, Western Reserve Academy is Ohio's top boarding and day school. We are a diverse, dynamic and close-knit community of 400 students from 26 states and 16 countries. WRA's innovative curriculum includes College Level courses for greater depth and rigor and a 6,000 square-foot dream space equipped with every technological tool to take projects from concept to completion. Located in historic Hudson, OH, our 190-acre campus was recently named the most beautiful private high school in Ohio by Architectural Digest. Campus is a quick walk to a vibrant downtown and a short ride to the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland. We look forward to learning more about you.

Eager to learn more? Come chat with their admissions team on September 27! Register for FREE - link in bio.

Welcome Wasatch Academy!

We are thrilled to welcome them to on September 27!

Founded in 1875, Wasatch Academy is a richly diverse community of boarding students, faculty, and staff. The campus is home to students from more than 25 countries and 27 states, providing a unique opportunity for students seeking to be fully immersed in American culture while becoming a part of a global community. The courses provided throughout the school year blend project-based learning and a specialized one-on-one educational approach. This approach is proven to prepare students for university, career, and life. Lesson plans are molded to fit each unique student aiming not only to help them understand information, but also to learn invaluable life skills in critical thinking, communication, creativity, and innovation. Every student has an advisor that provides academic, social, and personal support. As you grow intellectually and socially, you come to understand yourself, gain confidence in your abilities, and envision the places you will go. Living together around the clock with teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and friends allows for an enriching, life-changing experience. Full-time dorm parents regularly teach about making safe, wise decisions, staying healthy, and building good character. The clean and safe location of Mount Pleasant, Utah, allows students to focus on academic pursuits during the week and enjoy weekends filled with numerous activities. Students can enjoy Utah`s great outdoor recreation as well as various cultural, recreational, and service-based activities in nearby cities and local areas. At Wasatch Academy, students pursue their passions, find their purpose, and discover a sense of who they are.

Learn more! Register for FREE. Link in bio!

Let's hear it for Virginia Episcopal School!

We are excited to welcome them to this Wednesday, September 27!

Virginia Episcopal School has 260 students and an average class size of 12, VES is intentionally small and selective, allowing us to simultaneously foster independent learning and guided study.
Beyond gaining essential 21st century skills-like project-based learning, collaborating with peers and solving relevant problems-the majority of VES students stay active on one of our 35 teams across 17 sports, in our many visual and performing arts programs, in leadership roles, service learning and more than 30 special interest clubs.
Among our 40 teaching faculty, 75% hold advanced degrees and 7% hold a doctoral degree, elevating our students` academic experience and expanding the depth and breadth of courses offered.
Students are given the opportunities to challenge themselves to achieve their highest academic potential. VES offers three class levels-Regular, Honors and AP courses. Those who want to go beyond may pursue our Advanced Studies Program.
VES is a safe place in which students and faculty learn to live together with purpose and accountability. Through our four-year, progressive Student and Residential Life Program, VES faculty and outside experts address the challenges teenagers face today, leveraging the latest science about the adolescent brain. Through this program and others-academics, character and spiritual development, advisory, athletics, the arts, and service learning-students engage in real conversations, acquire practical tools and learn how to live happy, joyful and productive lives. And when they graduate, students have the competencies and confidence to go out and take on the world.

Learn more at Boarding School Connect: GVL on September 27! Link in bio to register for FREE!

Bravo for The Bolles School!

We are over the moon excited to have Bolles at .

The Bolles School, established in 1933, is a coeducational, college-preparatory school focusing on general academics for day students in grades PreK through 12 and resident students in grades 9 through 12. The school consists of the Upper School San Jose Campus (grades 9 through 12), Middle School Bartram Campus (grades 6 through 8), and two lower schools, Whitehurst Campus (Pre-K through Grade 5), and Ponte Vedra Beach Campus (Pre K through Grade 5).

The Bolles School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program. Bolles prepares students for the future by providing them with challenges that promote growth and development in academics, arts, activities and athletics. Moral development is encouraged by an emphasis on respect for self and others, volunteerism, and personal responsibility.

Learn more at Boarding School Connect: GVL!

Give it up for the Tilton School!

We are thrilled to have them join !

Tilton School, located in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, is an independent college preparatory school for all genders. Founded in 1845, Tilton’s campus has over 38 buildings, spread over approximately 150 acres. Tilton’s student body of 200+ hails from 19 states and 16 foreign countries.

Since the founding of Tilton in 1845, we have pursued our mission: challenge students to embrace and navigate a world marked by diversity and change. How do we do it? By fueling curiosity, igniting passions, and fostering a love for learning that allows teenagers to realize the power of their own potential. We believe that deep and meaningful relationships bring out our students' very best.

The genuine warmth, care and support of the Tilton faculty, for both students and their family, serves as the foundation of a community that embraces individualism. Faculty play many roles – mentor, teacher, advisor, coach, dorm parent – all with the goal of helping every student discover the power of his or her potential.

Ready to learn more? Meet their admission team at Boarding School Connect: GVL on September 27! Register for free.

Say hello to the Stevenson School!

We are SO happy to have them at !

Stevenson School is a selective, nondenominational, co-educational boarding and day school serving 515 students in grades 9-12. Located on 50 acres in Pebble Beach on California’s Central Coast, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover the world and contribute to its transformation.

At Stevenson, we believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (“Gentle in manner, resolute in deed”)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in school and life beyond school, to foster their healthy passion for learning and achievement, and to help them learn how to shape a joyful life.

Register for this FREE event! Link in bio.

We can't wait to see St. Timothy's School!

St. Timothy's will be at on September 27!

St. Timothy's students hail from 19 countries and 14 states, and pursue studies through the world-renowned International Baccalaureate program, recognized for excellence and fostering global perspective. On the picturesque 145-acre campus, St. Timothy's School students find a healthy balance with more than 30 student clubs, 12 varsity sports teams, robust dance and theater programs, and an award-winning equestrian program. We invite you to learn more about who we are and how we foster a sisterhood committed to curiosity, creativity, values, and wellness in the heart of Maryland horse country by visiting our website, www.stt.org/discover.

Register for Boarding School Connect: GVL - link in bio!

Say hello to Solebury School!

We are thrilled to have them join us at on September 27!

Nestled on a rolling 140-acre campus in the Pennsylvania countryside, Solebury students and faculty pursue learning as an exciting, shared endeavor. This unique approach to education is not happenstance, but a cornerstone of Solebury’s educational philosophy.

At Solebury, the individual is prized. To achieve and sustain a vibrant atmosphere in which students are known as individuals, Solebury remains intentionally small. Our size fosters quality communication among students, teachers, and parents. Solebury students are encouraged to express themselves and to strive for personal excellence, intellectually, artistically, and athletically.

The result is a magical learning environment, characterized by creativity and diversity, and an ethos of cooperative learning between students and teachers.

Meet them THIS Wednesday at Boarding School Connect: GVL. Registration is free!

We are excited to welcome San Marcos Academy!

Meet them at on September 27!

San Marcos Academy is a fully accredited coeducational Christian school for boarding students in grades 6-12 and day students in grades K-12. Our college preparatory curriculum is designed to engage and inspire students, preparing them for success in college and in life. Located in the beautiful hill country, our boarding school in Texas has a diverse population of students from around the world, across the United States, and all over Texas. Since 1907, San Marcos Academy has provided a tradition of excellence in private school education.

Register for this FREE event! DM us for the link to register.

Hello Salem Academy!

Salem will be at on September 27!

Since 1772, Salem Academy has helped girls build the skills and confidence to achieve. Ranked among the best private high schools in North Carolina, Salem offers inspiring academics, holistic leadership development, and comprehensive college preparation. At Salem Academy, girls discover their voice and explore where it can lead them.
Small class sizes mean more individualized attention, personalized academic experiences, and leadership opportunities. Located on the campus of Salem College, our students have the unique opportunity to take college-level courses and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Salem students are held to high standards in both written and oral communication, preparing them for college and career.
At Salem, girls grow independently and together. 30+ clubs and award-winning robotics and Model UN teams enrich student learning. And 87% of Salem students play a sport, even if they haven’t played one in the past.
We’re saving a place for you at Salem Academy.

Register for Boarding School Connect: GVL - link in bio!

Hello Northfield Mount Hermon!

Northfield Mount Hermon is a coeducational, secular boarding and day school serving 650 students in grades 9 through 12, plus a postgraduate year.
We offer an advanced educational experience that empowers students as they discover and follow their passions and find their purpose as part of an inclusive, diverse community.
At NMH, students learn with passion, act with humanity, and lead with intention, as they find purpose in their potential. Northfield Mount Hermon is located on a serene, wooded 1,320-acre campus in Massachusetts’ Connecticut River Valley.

Meet the Miller School of Albemarle!

We are THRILLED to welcome them to on September 27!

Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8 - PG, first opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. At the Miller School of Albemarle, we're all about unlocking the doors of opportunity for our young people doors that lead to success in college and a productive adult life, doors to which our well-rounded "mind, hands, and heart" program can provide the key. Proud of being a small school with small classes, Miller boasts a vigorous academic college preparatory program. There is an emphasis on character, honor, and individual responsibility; arts education; community service; and athletics for both boys and girls.

Ready to chat with their admission team? Meet them at Boarding School Connect: GVL on September 27. Link in bio to register!