<p>I currently attend an all boys catholic school that is a prep school as well. I have just completed my freshmen year and overall I really liked it. But there is somthing missing. I feel like I would have bigger oppurtunities at the "bigger" prep schools such as govs, nobles and greenough, and middlesex. These are all big prep schools in my area. Unfortunately these schools are so expensive! My parents are currently paying 12,000 per year for my current small catholic prep school. I have checked out these other schools and prices range from 34,000 to 46,000 per year! how can anyone afford this? So my question is, how could this be affordable? I begged my parents to send me to this school. Trust me, I realize how lucky I am to be where I am! its a great school. but I would love to experince the boarding life. What would I get at a bigger prep school that im not getting now? my school offers challenging courses and is known for the math program. We also have a great sports program. Basicallly I just wonder if its really worth that type of money?</p>
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Most top prep schools (including the ones you listed above) offer financial aid. Financial aid is what bridges the financial “gap” for many families and makes prep school a real option for many kids. Prep schools calculate your financial need based upon a variety of factors, including your families income, assets, family size, etc. </p>
<p>Applying for financial aid makes it more difficult to gain admission to many prep schools. If you need financial aid, you should apply to a wide range of schools. Good luck next year.</p>