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A blonde-wigged girl sings joyfully onstage.
Is a Performing Arts Boarding School Right for You? A Parent & Student Perspective

Creative Writing students gather to work on projects.
The Best Creative Writing High Schools: What to Look For

Leo Makino
‘A surreal experience’: Senior Leo Makino reflects on four years of friendship, opportunity, and artistic growth

Two students laugh and clap during a writing workshop.
The top creative writing camps in the US: How to choose the right writing camp for you

A student in a yellow sweater and jeans smiles as she reads a book.
Online Creative Writing Certificate Programs vs. Traditional Writing Workshops: Which Is Best for You?

Interlochen Arts Academy students perform a scene from Susan Pak's play 'The Great MC.'
The best high schools for acting & theatre

The Music Center
Best performing arts boarding schools in the U.S.: What to look for

A student dressed in bright blue traditional Zambian garb presents from a poster board about her country.
A safe and supportive environment: Find out how Interlochen helps international students thrive as they study the arts

A woman with brightly colored hair stands in front of a graffiti background.
A world of collaboration: Film & New Media instructor Lesley Tye invites her students to embrace cross-departmental work

The cover art for "Autumn Song: Essays on Absence" and a headshot of author Patrice Gopo
‘A journey of discovery’: A Q&A with author Patrice Gopo