Boarding School Scholarships
An Investment that’s Paying Dividends (on many levels)
Deefield Academy featured prominently in January when Bloomberg ran a piece by writers Anthony Effinger, Katherine Burton and Ari Levy titled “Top Hedge Fund Returning 45% Under Julian Robertson’s 36-Year-Old Disciple.” This is not an earth shattering headline if you’re familiar with Julian Roberston and the success of his Tiger Management Corp. in running investment [...]
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 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 MoreLoomis Chaffee Moves $3.3 million Closer to Fulfillment of $10 million Financial Aid Initiative
Yesterday Loomis Chaffee School announced a $3.3 million anonymous financial aid gift. The gift completes one-third of a $10 million push to increase financial aid and ensure that “a Loomis Chaffee education remains accessible to academically talented students from around the world, regardless of their family’s ability to pay tuition. ” ($3.3 Million Financial Aid [...]
Read MoreBoarding School Waiting List & Financial Aid Questions
“We’ve been wait listed; is there anything we can/should do? And, did I mention that we also need financial aid?” We’ve been individually replying to variations of these two questions several times a day for the last few weeks. However, I suspect that readers from whom we haven’t heard might benefit from having our suggestions [...]
Read MoreSt. Andrew’s-Sewanee Announces Scholarships for Leadership, Academics & Service
St. Andrews-Sewanee School (Sewanee, TN) offers a great opportunity for highly qualified students considering a boarding school education. Under the Claiborne Scholars program, St. Andrews-Sewanee has available merit scholarships (1/2-1/4 tuition) available to new boarding 9th & 10th grade students. Qualifying students are chosen on the basis of “a strong academic record and exhibit leadership [...]
Read MoreChatham Hall Receives Largest Girls’ School Gift Ever
Chatham Hall announced today that the school received a $31 million gift from the estate of alumna Elizabeth Beckwith Nilsen ’31 (The Nilsen Gift: Chatham Hall Receives Largest Gift in History of Girls’ Schools). Ms. Nilsen directed the funds be made part unrestricted endowment. Dora Thomas, Chair of the Chatham Hall Board of Trustees expressed [...]
Read MoreIn Any Market, the Down Portion of the Cycle Offers Buying Opportunities: Private Schools Are No Different- Carpe Diem
In a piece for SmartMoney (The Private School Pinch), Neil Parmer makes the case for the current private school admission cycle as a buyers opportunity. He doesn’t sugar coat the costs but he makes the case for- and provides ideas and examples- of the negotiating and buying opportunities available to parents. Boarding and private schools [...]
Read MoreNow Is the Time to Give
If you believe in a boarding or independent school and you can afford to make a financial contribution, give now. Independent schools- just as colleges and universities- are working through endowment decreases and pressure. With increased financial aid demand, creating an even greater strain on institutional savings and finances. If independent school is part of [...]
Read MoreRoss School Offers Merit Scholarships
File this under the ‘fantastic opportunity’ category. Ross School in Bridgehampton, NY “is offering $20,000 annual Merit Scholarships for students in grades 5-11 who demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional promise” in a number of areas. Have a demonstrated talent for the Arts, Athletics, Community Service, Math, Media, Music (Jazz), Science, or Theater? This may be [...]
Read MoreBoarding School Podcast Sustainablity Series
In light of the economic downturn, school sustainability and adaptive strategies have been hot topics for a number of months. No one is spared from the realities of a shrinking economy- schools, families, students- we’re all impacted. To encourage a conversation about the options available to families and schools, AQ’s Boarding School Podcast hosted a [...]
Read MoreBlue Ridge Schools Publishes Affordability Plan
Blue Ridge School recently added its Affordability Plan to the school’s web site laying out their commitment to affordability. It includes both philosophical and concrete examples of the school’s approaches and commitment. Among other items in the Affordability Plan, Blue Ridge has increased its financial aid budget by 30% over the past two years and, [...]
Read MoreA Podcast Conversation About Affording Private School in an Economic Downturn
Addressing the admissions notification and financial aid season, we produced a podcast today discussing financial aid in tight times. Peter spoke with Martin Peyer, CEO of Tuition Data Services and Jamie Miller, Director of Financial Aid at the Blue Ridge School. They explored financial aid and tuition payment strategies for families as they make their [...]
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