<p>I second the suggestion to look into the programs at Simon’s Rock. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>tomtomclub & Pops2017 - isn’t Simon’s Rock for kids who want to go to college early?</p>
<p>For those who are somewhat quirky and don’t fit the traditional high school mold? </p>
<p>I did look into it briefly but was put off by the perceived stereotype and stories of kids doing drugs etc.</p>
<p>I’d describe myself as slightly quirky - but not to the extreme (I was part of the “popular” clique in middle school)</p>
<p>My Mom has just spoken to an educational consultant (based in New York) and she has quoted $10,000. </p>
<p>I am SHOCKED! </p>
<p>Is this normal? Do all educational consultants cost this much? Please advise</p>
<p>Use the search function and read past threads about Simon’s Rock. Yes, some quirky students go there because they don’t “fit” in a traditional HS. On the other hand, it also attracts some very bright students who are bored in school and may be in very academically weak school districts, but whose parents may not be able to afford both private high school and then college (so they start college early). I don’t think people are telling you it’s the PERFECT answer-- just something else to check out. Their transfer rate is decent and may be better than many community colleges’. It’s also in a rural, quiet area. It’s just something to look into–in case the senior year at BS doesn’t work out, for whatever reason. It would still give you the year or two on a campus to show your illness isn’t preventing you from success in a regular classroom setting. Lots of luck, whatever you decide to pursue. It is a difficult situation.</p>
<p>I know consultants are expensive, but have not used one personally. It might be a little less outside of NYC. I have not used this group, but heard one of the consultants speak to a group of parents in 2011 and he seemed knowlegable about the process for BS. They also do college admission planning, so they might have ideas for you. [url=<a href=“http://compass-edu.com/]compass_web[/url”>http://compass-edu.com/]compass_web[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Good luck with the process.</p>
<p>Serendipity: While it may be possible for you to attend a private school without living with a guardian, I would look into this nonetheless. Some schools have rules which day students, as well as boarders, must follow, even if the student is of legal age. One example is the smoking rule at Andover. Students are not allowed to smoke even if they are off campus, and even if they are over 18. The school may require you to have someone acting in loco parentis for reasons of your safety and the safety of other students. Contact each school you are interested in and find out their stance on this issue.</p>
<p>Good luck, and I hope your desire to attend school here works out.</p>