Does Attending a Private Boarding School Impact College Admissions?

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When applying to colleges in the U.S., the prestige of the high school attended can influence admissions decisions. Attending a well-regarded private boarding school may provide advantages such as better academic support, stronger recommendations, and enhanced opportunities for extracurricular involvement, which can lead to higher scores and more compelling application essays. However, the overall achievements and scores of the student are ultimately the most critical factors in the application process. While the name of the school can carry weight, it is essential to balance this with the personal development experiences that may be more prevalent in public school settings.
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Hellooo Everyone..
I have a question :
When u apply for a college (in the states), does it matter which (private) boarding high school u were in? or they just care about ur achievements and scores at school? in other words.. does the school name has any big value in ur application ?

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As much as people will deny it, getting into college from a prestigious high school is much easier than a public school. They will definitely help you with getting better scores, recommendations, essays etc., not to mention that the mere prestige of your school will help you get in. However, I think you will lose out on a lot of things that normal high school kids do which are important to develop into a capable person.
 
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