Dear friend of mine's son just graduated from St. Paul. She is very impressed.
She mentioned that lots of kids decelerate a year when they start a boarding school. Is this something you are looking for? If not, it's like a 'built in' gradeskip. KWIM?
My DS13 seems to be 'precocious' in his drive for independence, so I can certainly see the benefit. But summer camp led to powerful feelings of missing us. How does your son do while he is away?
Overall, boarding school seems like a very reasonable way to develop talent.Best Wishes to your son's application!
Grinity
Best Wishes,
Grinity
