{"id":35,"date":"2023-11-28T18:14:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T18:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistscholars.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:22:16","slug":"assist-difference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistscholars.org\/ka\/scholarship\/assist-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"The ASSIST Schools Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n

\n\t\t\tASSIST doesn’t work with every school, and that’s intentional.\t<\/h2>\n\t

Our school partners are carefully selected to ensure the best possible experience for both the student and the school community.<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tHow We Choose Our Schools\t<\/h2>\n\t

We look for mission-aligned institutions that:<\/p>\n

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  • Challenge scholars academically<\/li>\n
  • Foster global citizenship<\/li>\n
  • Offer inclusive and vibrant communities<\/li>\n
  • Support extracurricular and leadership development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \n\t\t\tThe Right Match Matters\t<\/h2>\n\t

    We get to know our scholars and our schools so that every placement is intentional. Our team considers academic strengths, interests, language proficiency, and school culture to create ideal pairings.<\/p>\n\t

    Wyoming Seminary<\/p>\n\t

    Frequently Asked Questions About School Placement<\/h3>\n
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    • Can I request a placement in a particular school, state, or region?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      With ASSIST’s Sanderson and Lindfors scholarships, choosing your school is not possible. Students may be placed at single-gender, boarding, or day schools in any region of the United States. ASSIST staff carefully consider each student’s academic profile, personality, interests, goals, and overall fit when making placement decisions, with the goal of providing each student with the best opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n

      While we welcome your preferences, we ask that you trust the experience and process behind the ASSIST match. Often, students discover that a school they may not have originally considered becomes one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of their lives. We sometimes call this the “Magic in the Match.”<\/p>\n

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      • How is a school match made?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        ASSIST takes a highly individualized and thoughtful approach to school placement. Matches are not based solely on rankings, geography, athletics, or individual preferences. Instead, ASSIST carefully considers many factors, including academic fit, extracurricular interests, personality, maturity, learning environment, community culture, and where a student is most likely to thrive personally and academically. We work closely with schools and draw on decades of experience and long-standing relationships to make placements that are meaningful, supportive, and successful for both students and schools. Many ASSIST alumni reflect on their placement and realize that the school they were matched with was exactly where they were meant to be.<\/p>\n

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        Suffield Academy<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n
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        Linden Hall School<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Aureja ’21<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

        Lithuania
        \n\t\t\t\t\tPerkiomen School\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t“ASSIST has inspired me to become a global citizen … by becoming a part of the global ASSIST community, joining in on global projects as well as sharing my own culture.”\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"photo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Baia ’23<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

        Georgia
        \n\t\t\t\t\tPerkiomen School\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t“My words cannot describe the adventure and experience I had in the USA because of ASSIST. In Georgia, a lot of people I’ve met and had conversations with mentioned that I came back as an even more grown-up, independent, and confident individual, which is a sign of progress and self-development.”\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Photo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Berta ’24<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

        The Czech Republic
        \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Ethel Walker School\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t“I’ve always wanted to study abroad to gain new experience and ASSIST gave me so much more than that. ASSIST really gives you your best fit school. I am certain that all of the experiences I am having will guide me later in life.”\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"photo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Caesar ’24<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

        Sweden
        \n\t\t\t\t\tSalisbury School\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t“This year so far has been one of the best years of my life. I have experienced a new culture, new traditions and met so many new friends.”\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"photo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Elen ’24<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

        The Czech Republic
        \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Master’s School\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t“I really want to encourage you to give it a shot because it’s really, really worth it.”\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"photo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Hedi ”24<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

        Hungary
        \n\t\t\t\t\tSt. Timothy’s School\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t“The school system is essentially centered around students, for students. Teachers and both students truly value your contribution and different perspectives to class discussions.”\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"photo\n\t