<p>I wanna apply for a girls' school, I think Emma and Miss Porter's are fitted for me.
but according to my understanding, they are really similar, like the SAT average score, acceptance rate, etc.</p>
<p>I'm confused about which one to choose, and which school will offer students a more interesting or unique experience?</p>
<p>Hope ur advice to me, thank you!!!</p>
<p>Apply to both, and to some other girls’ schools, and see what happens. It’s more a question of which school fits you best, than which school the CC posters favor.</p>
<p>I want to do so, but my parents dont want me apply too many schools (they means within 5 schools, coz im an international student, the application fee is higher), Thats so bad! 
I’m also applying some co-ed schools.</p>
<p>If you have to pick one over the other, take a look at the Davis Scholarship offered by Emma Willard [Davis</a> Scholars Program at Emma Willard](<a href=“http://www.emmawillard.org/admissions/davis/index.php]Davis”>http://www.emmawillard.org/admissions/davis/index.php)</p>
<p>You should ask Miss Porters School what financial aid they have offered to internationals over the last few years.</p>
<p>Well, I must admit I am biased towards Miss Porter’s … but I do think transportation for an international student is easier if you’re at Porter’s because of Bradley International Airport. I believe that the Albany airport would be the closest to EWS and not sure what they offer.
Both schools are great, though.</p>
<p>In another post the OP states
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<p>It appears more a question of which school offers fa to internationals. On the MPS website it states that financial aid is reserved for people paying US taxes [Miss</a> Porter’s School ~ Financing a Porter’s Education](<a href=“http://www.porters.org/podium/default.aspx?t=104945]Miss”>http://www.porters.org/podium/default.aspx?t=104945). They do offer a few merit scholarships, so the OP should find out if any internationals receive these.</p>
<p>They are both well-regarded schools.</p>
<p>Those are the two schools that im looking into also so any information would be helpful :)</p>
<p>Would love to hear if anyone has an update on comparisons of these schools. Does either attract a different type of student or have a difference in culture?</p>
<p>I can’t compare the schools, but I have a daughter at Emma Willard and she (and we) are thrilled with the school and its culture of non-snobbishness and inclusiveness. The girls are eager, nay, driven, to learn and grow, come from many states and countries, and all seem happy to be there. I am sure a MP parent would say the same thing. </p>
<p>If you do a search of these forums for “Emma Willard” or “Miss Porter’s” you will find quite a lot of information. If you have specific questions or concerns, perhaps posting those questions, rather than a general “does either attract a different type of student” (probably they’re pretty similar) or have a difference in culture (yes. but what is it you are really asking?). ALL schools have a difference in culture. Emma has traditions unique to Emma (including its Bicentennial, which kicks off this month). </p>
<p>As for travel, the schools have about the same percentage of international students. Albany Airport does not seem to be an issue or deterrent. At the start and end of the long breaks, the school contracts with shuttles to the major international airports in and around NYC, for those students who require such transportation.</p>
<p>Don’t rule out Dana Hall if you are looking at girls schools!</p>
<p>Papilio,</p>
<p>Have you looked into The Hockaday School in Dallas TX? It is a very highly regarded school in terms of rigor. Said by some to be the best all girls in the country. They have a smaller boarding community but they have a later app due date and are very generous with FA although I cant find on their website if it is awarded to intle students. But, it may be worth a phone call.</p>
<p>[The</a> Hockaday School ~ International ESOL Program](<a href=“Maintenance Page”>http://www.hockaday.org/podium/default.aspx?t=117025)</p>
<p>Nice to hear from supporters of girls’ schools around the country. We live in the Northeast and do want to be a drive away rather than a flight away from school. If we were in Texas, Hockaday would on the list for sure. Dana Hall is nice too, but not on our final list. I think all girls boarding schools need more promotion - too many good families with bright students don’t realize the great option these schools offer.</p>
<p>p.s. HailuMu - Papillo was asking in 2009. She’s probably a junior or senior in one of these schools now.</p>
<p>@WorldSpirit</p>
<p>That is so funny, I didnt notice the date since this thread just popped up, I assumed it was new.</p>
<p>Well, maybe the info will help new applicants seek out some schools they may not have otherwise thought of :)</p>
<p>Ah, I am rereading in the context of the dates… Good luck on your search world spirit!</p>
<p>Hailu, it was worth the bump!</p>