Affording Boarding Schools
A Boarding School Celebrates its 65th with a New Scholarship Fund in Honor of a Long-Time Faculty Member
The Phelps School President Norman Phelps announced the Phelps Paragon- a $100,000 scholarship to be awarded to one student on need basis. The fund marks more that the school’s 65th anniversary, it also honors Timothy Phelps- long-time faculty member, brother of president Norman, and son of school founder Norman, Sr. “(Timothy was) a passionate Civil [...]
Read MorePrivate Education: Can you afford not to?
Many people, with good reason, claim that a private/independent school education is too expensive. However, many more are realizing that they can’t afford to keep their children in their local public school. As sad as it sounds, children across North America are being let down by the public system and, without a quality high school [...]
Read MoreTop 10 Boarding School Blog Posts from 2010!
As 2011 begins, we’d like to share the ten most read stories of 2010 (the inspiration from this post came from Bill Stites’ latest – Top 10 in 2010 – on edSocialMedia) on our Boarding School Blog. We expanded to feature new voices and perspectives during 2010 and we’re pleased that many new contributors made [...]
Read MoreBoarding School Affordability and Financial Aid in the News
Troy Onink author of the “College Crossroads” blog at Forbes.com posted a conversation (Affordability of Independent Day and Boarding Schools) with Mark Mitchell, Vice President for School Information Services at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In his NAIS capacities Mitchell heads School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). Many readers are familiar [...]
Read MoreTop 10 List When Looking for a Boarding School
I am delighted to be the latest contributing member of the AdmissionsQuest Blog team. I have been working in a boarding school for almost 2 decades and hopefully I can offer some unique perspectives. My boarding school (www.brentwood.bc.ca) is in British Columbia, Canada. It is located right on the Pacific Ocean (view from our school [...]
Read MoreGreat News for SPSG Families: Trustees Announce Lower Tuitions for 2011-2012
While outside of our normal boarding school purview, the actions and decisions of the trustees at St. Paul’s School for Girls (SPSG) regarding affordability and their implicit respect of their families provides a lesson to any of us in independent school management. SPSG trustees have lowered tuition and included the price of textbooks in the [...]
Read MoreThree Under 23K: Subiaco Academy, St. Bernard Prep, Houghton Academy
Talking about boarding school bargains is something of an oxymoron. How can a $23,000, or less, annual tuition for a high school education be construed as a bargain? Easily, in light of the fact that traditional boarding school tuition runs about $42,500. Easily, in light of the lasting affects that a sound boarding school education [...]
Read MoreIB Boarding Schools Offer Scholarships To Exceptional Students
We count several IB boarding schools among our AdmissionsQuestPro schools and we’ve covered the IB adoption at New Hampton School. Two of our member schools recently announced scholarship programs for talented IB students (IB Scholarships for Boarding Schools). At Annie Wright School (Tacoma, WA), where all students take IB courses: “…Extremely bright students can take [...]
Read MoreTEAK Fellowship: Opportunities for Talented New York City Students
You gotta love learning about great program that you didn’t know anything about. This week, for me, it’s the Teak Fellowship. “The TEAK Fellowship helps talented New York City students from low-income families gain admission to and succeed at top high schools and colleges.” More than academics, Teak provides support and learning exposure opportunities to [...]
Read More5 Reasons for Attending Boarding School
Boarding schools offer educational and personal growth opportunities that most public schools simply can’t match. From academic and athletic scholarships to developing friendships that last a lifetime, boarding schools provide an avenue for enrichment. Below are 5 reasons why parents should consider boarding school for their child. 5. Exceptional Resources Boarding schools typically have resources [...]
Read MoreHow Do I Afford Boarding School for my Child?
When deciding whether or not to send a child to boarding school, most parents’ biggest concern is the cost of tuition. Typically boarding schools cost in the range of $35,000 – $50,000 annually. There are a number of options when looking to pay for boarding school for your child. Paying out of pocket isn’t an [...]
Read MorePrivate School Financial Aid Insights From Six Directors
We recently interviewed six boarding school admission counselors/directors with the question, “what should families keep in mind as they file for financial aid?” Each offers a slightly different take in advising families. Some common themes ring loud and clear. Communicate with the school. Know exactly what each school requires. Document your situation well and honestly. Meet [...]
Read MoreFive Common Boarding School Myths
There are many boarding school myths, but Baylor addresses the top 5 myths you may have heard when it comes to boarding school.
Read MoreWhere to Begin when Thinking about Boarding School
If you are thinking about boarding school for your child, there are some things to consider as you start the process of choosing the one that is right for your child.
Read MoreState of Private School Enrollment: Connecticut Schools Fall 2010
The opening of school brings a spate of what I call state of the community articles in generally smaller local papers. When you’re in New England, or any other area with a boarding school and/or private day schools, these articles often mix a little boarding school angle with their mostly day school slant. We highlighted [...]
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