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Hampshire Country School is a place of possibilities for high-ability boys entering later elementary or middle school. The school offers understanding, light-heartedness, and structure to educate boys in a family-style, supportive, and calming learning community. Inspiring excitement for learning, living, and playing, the school promotes growth in academics as well as social, behavioral, and emotional intelligence. The campus, 1700 acres of New Hampshire farmland and woods, provides for the intentional integration of structured academic classes and experiential activities to nurture the bright, active and curious side of each boy. Hampshire Country School has experience and success with boys who have been diagnosed with ASD, NLD, ADHD, and similar diagnoses. Since 1948, Hampshire Country School has been a unique and special place. It has been a haven for parents whose children needed someone to believe in them and to notice their strengths rather than their difficulties. It has been a school where students have come to believe in themselves, have accomplished more than they thought possible, and have made life-long attachments after thinking that friends were just something other people had. Hampshire Country School is a place for boys with high intellectual potential that has not been realized and with idiosyncrasies that may have become major problems in traditional settings. The school provides an unusual environment in which those problems are no longer as significant — not because they have been “fixed,” but because the school’s focus is on the bright, active, engaged, and engaging side of each child rather than on his quirks or limitations. If an intellectual, unusual, or eccentric boy who does not fit in other environments has been longing, perhaps without saying so, for a place where he can belong and grow, Hampshire Country School may be the answer. Hampshire Country School is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational organization governed by a Board of Trustees. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional memberships include the National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, the Independent Schools Association of Northern New England, and the Small Boarding Schools Association. View full school

Hampshire opened in 1970, created when presidents of four distinguished New England colleges sought a home for bold, influential—even radical—ideas in higher education. At Hampshire, your education focuses on personalized, independent work, close collaboration with faculty, and hands-on experience through study abroad, short-term field studies, internships, volunteer work, advanced independent projects, and much more. Advancing through three levels, or Divisions, students explore freely and widely across Hampshire's five interdisciplinary Schools. To graduate, every student, with faculty advice and guidance, devises an individual program in which they attempt to ask, and answer, a question perhaps never before posed. There is no other undergraduate college that approaches learning this way. The mission of Hampshire College is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, inquiry, and ethical citizenship that inspires students to contribute to knowledge, justice, and positive change in the world and, by doing so, to transform higher education. We believe that graduating learners with the ingenuity, purpose, capacity, and grit to mobilize collaborative innovation and cooperative action is the most valuable contribution a college can make to society. We envision Hampshire alumni continuing to change lives, communities, and the world for the better. Hampshire students take charge of their own intellectual and artistic development and integrate an active, independent, critical, and reflective perspective into their lives as a whole. Hampshire aims to graduate lifelong learners with the courage to challenge boundaries, ask questions, and ignite knowledge with creativity. We envision Hampshire thriving as an innovator, providing inquiry-based, learner-centered education, and empowering students to think, discover, innovate, and advocate. We aspire to respond to the twenty-first century's challenges by graduating adaptive entrepreneurs of change equipped to be creators of the ideas, art, and means of progress. We envision a community that draws resilience, strength, and meaning from every kind of diversity. Hampshire aspires to foster a welcoming community inclusive of individuals from an array of backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that diversity is central to the academic experience, campus culture, and transformative learning. As a Hampshire student, you will join a diverse community who thirst for meaningful education, want authentic assessment beyond grades, seek to pose compelling questions, and want to collaborate with faculty and peers. Here you'll learn to connect ideas--and to put them into action. You'll build an education that reflects your passions and your goals. Hampshire College is a member of Colleges that Change Lives, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing and supporting a student-centered college search process. At Hampshire, you will take responsibility for your education, customize your curriculum, and move beyond the boundaries of disciplines and departments. We call this your academic concentration. It emphasizes learning, not on teaching. Guided by our accomplished faculty, you will forge your path, taking roads not already paved for you. In the process, you'll acquire the ability to teach yourself. Hampshire's divisional academic system provides a framework to guide you in building your academic concentration and completing a yearlong advanced study project in your final year. You will develop competence in four key areas: analytical writing and research, quantitative analysis and reasoning, independent project-based work, and multiple cultural perspectives. To further support authentic collaboration, Hampshire has replaced single-subject departments with five interdisciplinary schools. This flexible structure permits you a more extraordinary richness and variety of academic activity. A Hampshire education is not complete until you demonstrate the ability to use your knowledge in successively more sophisticated independent projects of your design. These projects follow a graduate thesis model, with students expected to complete original work of a high standard, with assistance from their faculty mentors. In addition to the distribution requirements, you must include volunteer service to Hampshire or the surrounding community as part of your Hampshire education and, in Division III, are asked to look beyond the specific focus of your work by integrating your scholarship into the broader academic life of the college and to consider your work from a non-Western perspective. The global education office (GEO) at Hampshire encourages students to integrate global experiences into their academic programs in ways that expand their understanding of other cultures, perspectives, and educational environments, promote ethical citizenship and community, and inspire positive change. In consultation with their academic advisors, students choose from a wide range of programs all over the world or design their programs. Hampshire students are members of one of the most vibrant academic communities in the world. Central to the intellectual vibrancy that characterizes Hampshire is the learning and experiences that occur outside the classroom. Much of the variety of life outside the Hampshire classroom begins in the five residential "houses." The houses are more than residences. They are the locus of a great range of student activity. Hampshire offers 100+ student groups and 200+ student activities and intercollegiate club sports, intramurals, and an outdoor recreation program. Whether planning the line-up of live bands for Spring Jam, initiating a community service project, or painting a 20-foot high mural in the RCC lounge, every student has the chance to have an impact on our community. And of course, if that's not enough for you, you can also join the clubs and organizations at the other Five College schools. At Hampshire, you won't choose a major the way you might buy a product. Instead, you'll build a concentration out of your interests and intellectual curiosity, in close consultation with your faculty advisors. Hampshire supports several programs and centers that focus on new, emerging areas of study that aim to establish novel combinations of disciplines or integrate learning with community-based or socially conscious endeavors. View full university

The Specialist Further Education College, recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for providing outstanding specialized further education in land and environment, sports academies, and sustainable technology, focusing on learner success and progression to Higher Education and employment. The Specialist Higher Education institution, a critical national and international provider of specialist higher education in the applied science of land, environment, and sustainable resource management which excels in 'research into practice' at Foundation, Honours, and Masters Degree levels. The outstanding community Tertiary College, integral to the Andover community, a critical educational partner successfully servicing demand in NW Hampshire, East Wiltshire, and West Berkshire, provides a vibrant range of academic and vocational courses with a strong focus on learner success and progression to Higher Education and employment. The expert trainer of choice for business and industry, providing a comprehensive offer characterized by high-quality timely and bespoke interventions and a suite of Apprenticeships that meet employer needs and positively impact the success of their business. The high-quality provision within an environment that ensures outstanding teaching, personalized guidance, and support, enables learners to develop their curiosity, knowledge skills, and qualifications for their career success. The sophisticated, current, and readily available information and analysis support timely and practical guidance for students and employers, which informs decision-making to improve quality while maintaining financial strength and efficiency and minimizing college operations' environmental impact. Our onsite learning resource center and library are open to all students research online journals on the suite of computers, find specialist books, or enjoy a quiet space to focus on your study. Our computers are equipped with all the software you need to work independently on your assignments. We also have a recently opened Higher Education Study Centre, a dedicated building for our Foundation, Honours, and Master's degree students for our Higher Education students. This study retreat offers computer facilities, mentoring rooms, and a lounge. This investment is a continuation of the growth of Undergraduate and Postgraduate study at University Centre Sparsholt. View full university

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 3,000 on-campus students, over 90,000 online students, and an alumni network of over 84,000, making it one of the fastest-growing universities the nation. Since its founding in 1932, the University has transformed from a school of accounting and secretarial science into an institution offering over 200 programs, from certificates to doctoral level degrees, including business, education, liberal arts, social sciences, and STEM. By reinventing higher education to fit the needs of today's students and workforce, SNHU ensures that students are keeping pace with new technologies and professional requirements. SNHU provides unparalleled support and service to help students achieve their dreams and transform their lives and the lives of those around them. SNHU is proud to offer you an exceptional student experience with nationally recognized academic programs. Southern New Hampshire University transforms the lives of students. Our students' success defines our success. By relentlessly challenging the status quo and providing the best support in higher education, Southern New Hampshire University expands access to education by creating high-quality, affordable, and innovative pathways to meet every student's unique needs. Applying to SNHU's online programs is simple. We are here to help every step of the way. At SNHU, we make the admissions process manageable. Whether you are a prospective first-year, transfer, or international student, your pathway to campus starts here. If you're living outside the United States and would like to take SNHU courses online, apply through the online admission process. If you would like to study on our main campus in Manchester, New Hampshire, visit our International Students page for admission information. At Southern New Hampshire University, we're transfer-friendly and accept up to 90 credits toward bachelor's degrees. Southern New Hampshire University offers several types of need and non-need-based grants and scholarships to help you meet university education costs. To be eligible for federal grants and to demonstrate need, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid. Southern New Hampshire University encourages students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine federal, state, and institutional aid programs eligibility. Every student could benefit from financial assistance, so you should fill out this free application to determine financial aid program eligibility. At Southern New Hampshire University, you'll get a high-quality, affordable education along with unparalleled support, whether you're pursuing your education in a traditional campus setting or working toward a game-changing online degree. From the moment you enroll, the entire SNHU community — from academic and career advisors to faculty to our network of successful alumni — will be there to help you achieve your goals, day one to graduation, and beyond. We built a university for people. Hard-working, up-late, chauffering-the-kids-around, trying-to-keep-it-all-together kinds of people. Busy people are pursuing a better life. As a nonprofit university, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals, no matter how seemingly impossible. Choose from over 200 affordable online programs designed for busy adult learners and backed by industry-leading student support. Whatever you need - from securing transcripts to financial aid, evaluating transfer credits to course requirements, meeting weekly goals to final milestones - we'll be there for you every step of the way. SNHU has excellent academic programs, a continuing dedication to career development, and countless opportunities to get involved in sports, internships, student organizations, and more. We also have a beautiful campus located just five minutes from downtown Manchester, NH, with 300 wooded acres to explore. We have new, comfortable residence halls, state-of-the-art academic buildings, and plenty of space to live, play, and learn. Do not take our word for it—see for yourself. Located just five miles from downtown Manchester, New Hampshire – named one of the ten "most livable" U.S. cities by Forbes magazine — and an hour from the global city of Boston, SNHU offers convenient access to internship and career opportunities, as well as multicultural events and activities. With campus less than an hour's drive from beautiful ocean beaches, scenic lakes and rivers, and mountains with some of the best hiking trails and ski slopes on the East Coast, you will have plenty of opportunities to experience, explore and enjoy New Hampshire's incredible outdoors. The Intensive English Program equips international students with the language and culture skills that will enable them to successfully enter and complete academic programs at SNHU or other universities and colleges in the United States. On the SNHU campus, career development starts on day one. You will have access to over 3,000 job and internship postings each year, job fairs and on-campus interviews, and, of course, SNHU's network of more than 80,000 alumni. Southern New Hampshire University, founded in 1932 as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science, has evolved into one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic private, nonprofit universities in the nation. View full university

The University of North Dakota (UND) is the state's oldest university, equipping students with the insights to lead and the skills to make a difference. Our mission is to provide transformative learning, discovery, and community engagement opportunities for developing tomorrow's leaders. Nearly 13,500 students from around the world are enrolled in our 225+ programs. Advance your degree or career in a way that's convenient for you. Further, your job, broaden your knowledge or take a course for fun. The University of North Dakota offers a wide variety of non-academic courses for personal and professional development. And the best part? All terms are available online, so you never have to travel or go to class at a set time. Schedule a campus visit, review admission requirements, and learn how to apply for financial aid when you're enrolling in college for the first time. Determine your transfer credits or how to use it when you're coming to UND from a 2-year or community college or another 4-year college or university. Progress in your current career or embark on a new one through advanced academic coursework at the state's center of research and innovation. Ake advantage of the education benefits, partnerships, and funding specifically for those who have served, or continue to do, our country through the armed forces. Enroll in select academic programs at UND, regardless of where you are in the world, to earn a degree or certificate on your terms. Discover the high-quality curriculum, affordable tuition, and small size that make UND a great place to study the law. Embark on a path that allows you to be your best self, caring for others with a high-quality education from the state's only school of medicine. Get prepared to tackle your senior year by exploring your college options early and learning more about UND's admission process. Learn critical facts about campus safety, admission requirements, and how to pay for a UND education that sets your son or daughter up for success. Pack The Ralph on hockey nights and go to Feast of Nations – the region's largest multicultural event. Research at UND shapes the next generation of scientists, engineers, teachers, and leaders in government and industry. UND is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution with an international reputation for research, notably in health sciences, nutrition, energy, environmental protection, aerospace, and engineering. Having research-informed teaching makes going to a top-tier research university like UND unique. At UND, our students are an integral part of the research. Studies show students who engage in research are twice as likely to graduate, five-times more likely to go on to graduate school, and have more successful careers after graduation. Founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, our founders believed they could make a difference. And they did. Like our founders, we believe that no obstacle is too big and no challenge too significant. Throughout our long history, we have faced our share of challenges, but we've come back stronger each time. In times of adversity, we come together and keep fighting. For us, persistence pays off. Over time, our nicknames and logos have changed. But as history reminds us, our tradition does not change. Like all of our past mascots, the Fighting Hawk embodies the collective determination of UND and our great athletes. It represents our sharp vision, our determination, and our mentality to rise above adversity. Our 100+ year athletic legacy continues to soar. We've recently achieved conference championships in football, volleyball, and men's and women's basketball. And let's not forget our 2016 NCAA Men's Hockey Championship — our 8th in school history. View full university

We're New Hampshire's flagship public research institution. This means we share an outstanding commitment to pursuing research that contributes to the greater good. With award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and the main campus within reach of everything from the mountains and ocean to Boston's central metropolitan hub, we put you at the edge of possible. For more than 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research, and work experiences that bring together students, faculty, and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our neighborhoods and across the world. The opportunities are endless. Our 11 schools and colleges offer 200 programs in more than 100 major fields of study. You'll have direct access to award-winning professors with a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. After you graduate, enjoy lifelong support through our office of Career and Professional Success. The University of New Hampshire is the state's public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and distinction programs. Its primary purpose is learning: students collaborating with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. UNH has a national and international agenda and holds land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant charters. From its main campus in Durham, its college in Manchester, and the UNH School of Law in Concord, the university serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities applied research. UNH is distinguished by its commitment to high-quality undergraduate instruction, select excellence in graduate education, relatively small size, a location in a beautiful and culturally rich part of the seacoast of New England and a strong sense of responsibility for this special place, a commitment to serving the public good and our emergence over the past decade as a significant research institution. Our faculty's dedication to the highest academic standards infuses all we do with the excitement of discovery. We're New Hampshire's flagship public research institution, which means our students and faculty work together to examine the past, engage with the present, and build the future. Here, you'll do work that contributes to the common good within our state and way beyond. Our majors don't just prepare you for the world—they're designed to empower you to change it. UNH is a research university where relationships matter. Students and faculty across all disciplines work side-by-side on research that transforms lives and solves global challenges. What you learn in the classroom should apply to your life. That's why UNH has built facilities and partnerships to put you in the heart of the action—like studying marine biology at the Shoals Marine Lab or product engineering in our InterOperability lab. We've built a vast network of more than 1,000 internship partners so that you graduate with the real-world experience that employers look for. Build skills in marketing at Timberland, software engineering at Google, energy law at the U.S. Department of Energy, healthcare at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital—and so much more. UNH students are globally-minded, which is why we offer more than 500 study abroad programs in 70+ countries around the world. Research nutrition in Italy, study marine biology in Australia, or immerse yourself in culture in China. Choose your adventure with experiences ranging from one week to a full academic year. Collaborate on some of the world's most ambitious research and intellectual work. Join a community where kindness and compassion are shared values. Earn your first degree or your third - or complete a certificate program. Whatever it is, we're here to help. At UNH, you are always on the edge of discovery. We're built for the people who see beyond obstacles and welcome a challenge. We're a research university where relationships matter. Above all, we do good work, love the process, and get results. Join us. We're not all alike, and that's a good thing. It's what makes life interesting, what builds community. Whether it's in the residence halls or classrooms, on the playing field or stage, or through one of the 250+ campus clubs and organizations, you'll find your place here. From waiting for the fish to hit the ice at hockey games to attending a lecture by a Holocaust survivor, geeking out at the annual robotics competition, hitting the slopes in the White Mountains or day-tripping in Boston, one thing's for sure: You'll never say there's nothing to do here. UNH actively promotes international engagement and cross-cultural understanding. In today's globalized and interdependent world, studying international affairs and having a transnational perspective are critical for success and have never been more vital -- or valuable. With a dynamic roster of global opportunities, a teaching faculty conducting research worldwide, and an increasingly international student body, UNH brings the world to our campuses and UNH to the world. The Office of International Students and Scholars provides services to bring global, campus, and local communities together. View full university