<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? Also how would I even bring this topic up to my parents?</p>
<p>Many boarding schools today offer generous financial aid to accepted students. Some schools even offer a financial aid calculator that provides a rough estimate of the financial aid your family would receive based off of your parents’ income. Perhaps direct your parents’ attention to the generous financial aid that schools offer. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>My opinion…I don’t think it’s worth it for you. You like your current school, it has great academics and sports…I just don’t see what you’d gain by transferring, especially your 11th grade year. Are you sure this isn’t just a case of the grass seeming greener on the other side of the fence? Boarding school is great, but it’s not heaven on earth–if you’re doing well where you are, why not stick?</p>
<p>Thank you for the responces. After sitting down with my family and going over our financial situation, and going over the pros and cons of each school i have decided to stay where I am. It took a lot of thought, but I dont think I’m made for being away from home just yet.</p>
<p>There’s something to be said for “staying put,” and sticking with what you got. Back in the day, I didn’t have choices, and I didn’t agonize over it because the local public school was my only opportunity and I made the most of it.</p>
<p>I think my son struggled with having a choice of whether to go back or just stay put. Sometimes too many choices is not a good thing. Once you make the leap, not sure obsessing is a good thing. For the most part, I think you’re better off deciding you made the best decision with the information available to you at the time, then don’t look back. </p>
<p>High school wherever you are is what you make it.</p>
<p>My high school is nationally ranked, and so there was no need to go to the best local boarding school (Lville). 40K a year is crazy for a high school, when I could still get a very good education at the public high school. Cant really relate. If you like your current school, and there are great opportunities I see no reason to go to a larger boarding school. However If you have the money, the grades, and willingness… go for it.</p>