<p>After rereading your original post, I would like to share additional info. $40,000 per academic year is not a realistic estimate of the total cost for 9 months at a New England boarding school. That amount will only cover tuition, room & board. You will also need funds for books, personal items, travel and spending money. A more realistic estimate is about $48,000 for nine months, if you budget well. The good news is that all boarding schools are aware of the true cost of attending their school and can be quite generous with financial aid. As you are currently in an arts academy, you may want to consider Interlochen Arts Academy, Idyllwild Arts Academy, Cate School as well as St. Paul’s, Andover and Exeter. St. Andrew’s in Delaware for a 100% boarding school that is excellent for writing and financial aid. Concord Academy is a great school with a substantial arts orientation worth looking into. Deerfield Academy is sports, powerhouse academics and well rounded in the arts. St. Paul’s, Deerfield and Andover are quite difficult re: admissions, but all are worth the effort if you are successful.</p>