Course Workbook

This workbook covers the full search arc: from clarifying values and self-knowledge to gathering outside perspectives, building your list, and navigating the SAO. There is a worksheet for every lesson. Print it once, keep it somewhere you'll use it, and write in it.

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What's Inside

Module 1 Who Are You? Parent and student thought prompts, values exploration, and student portfolio

Module 2 The Outside View Gathering perspectives from teachers, coaches, and others who know your student well

Module 3 Build the List School checklist, research tools, pros and cons, and demonstrating interest tracker

Module 4 Standard Application Online (SAO) Register for an SAO account and set up a student profile

Module 5 Begin the Application Transcripts, recommendation letters, parent and student essays, and finishing the application

Module 6 Let's Apply Address optional or school-specific essays, add schools to the application, and track submitted applications

Module 7 Visits, Tours and Interviews Plan your school visits to maximize your time, what to look for on campus, and how to prepare for admissions interviews

Module 8 After Acceptance Research your new school to be prepared, managing disabilities at your new school, and preparing for school transitions

Appendices

Appendix A Financial Aid

Appendix B Testing

Appendix C Touring Therapeutic Boarding Schools

Appendix D Tutoring / Ongoing Academic Support

Appendix E Specialty Programs

The goal isn't to complete every question perfectly. It's to build a clear, honest picture of your family's needs as you navigate the school search process.

Course Workbook

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