<p>I'm thinking of applying to a boarding school and I am already attending a boarding school on financial aid as an international student. It could get quite messy. Though I'm just considering it at the moment. </p>
<p>Does anyone have experience/advice on transferring between boarding school?</p>
<p>Which country?</p>
<p>in America</p>
<p>It is done with regularity. I don't know why you think it is a big problem. For example btwn Exeter and Andover and St. Pauls.........I know of more than a couple switcheroos.</p>
<p>really? Because I asked this Exeter Alumni about it and she said she can't remember anyone from her time at Exeter who was a transfer from another U.S. boarding school?</p>
<p>So people who transfer from ie. St. Pauls to Andover aren't treated as traitors or problem kids or whatever?</p>
<p>so you're an international student in America or an American in an american in an international bs?</p>
<p>Look being at a school is all about learning, best fit and being you. I have buddies who had sisters, brothers, cousins at the rival school. I have friends who came/went Andover to Exeter and St. Pauls. Each school has some special academic something and more than a few kids come from other places to work with Zuming Feng at Exeter. It is all good. I know it happens, I can tell you I was there and I helped new transfers. Don't worry so much. Find the right school for you. Don't think what will others say/think about the transfer. Do what is best for your own self.</p>
<p>Kool. It's just that when I tell my parent's I'm thinking of transferring it may be a delicate issue for them. </p>
<p>They'd probably think I'm ungrateful or unsatisfied with everything and that it's fate to be at my current school. It would also be a hassle for them to fill out all the FA forms again and parent recommendations. And there's still the added risk that I might not get in. </p>
<p>I mean it's more complicated than just transferring. You're going through the whole application process again. It's more like applying again than transferring. And the thing is, the school I want to apply to I was already rejected by last year. (Yes, I know I'm crazy.)</p>
<p>Btw, mikep3, I'm an international student attending a boarding school in America.</p>
<p>Have you spoken with an admissions officer at the school? It would be useful for you to know what they are looking for if you apply now and matriculate for third year. I'd make that phone call.</p>
<p>As to the FA forms........don't your parents fill those out each year for your current school? I should think so. Look, if the school that rejected you is your dream school and you want another shot, take your best shot. If they take you fine, if not stay where you are and find happiness.</p>
<p>Good Luck to you.</p>
<p>Do you think my financial aid from my current school would be in jeopardy if I don't get into the school I'm thinking of applying to?</p>
<p>No they are two separate events. You financial at current school is generally a 4 year offer provided you meet the qualifications.</p>
<p>Hazmat, is it always like that? Do you know of cases where F.A. has been terminated? What do you mean by "qualifications"?</p>
<p>most schools require the submission of financial forms, to qualify each year that FA is awarded. I am sure you did that to qualify at the first school and will also be required to fill out required froms at any transfer school.
<a href="http://www.exeter.edu/admissions/147_351.aspx%5B/url%5D">http://www.exeter.edu/admissions/147_351.aspx</a>
<a href="http://www.nais.org/admission/index.cfm?ItemNumber=145893&sn.ItemNumber=142486%5B/url%5D">http://www.nais.org/admission/index.cfm?ItemNumber=145893&sn.ItemNumber=142486</a></p>
<p>Ok. I get that "qualifications" part. </p>
<p>What I meant was in terms of changes to that grant after we are accepted to the school. You say the FA is a 4 year offer. Does it always remain the same? </p>
<p>What I was trying to know is in relation to how a grant can change based on bad grades, bad behavior, etc ... once you are in the school; not the qualification$ when I'm applying.</p>
<p>... and thanks for the quick reply.</p>
<p>btw Hazmat, what do you mean by asking the admissions officer what they are looking for?</p>
<p>Do you mean what are some things they look specifically for when admitting juniors or something?</p>
<p>Or do you mean I should ask what things I can improve on in terms of my previous application and how strengthening those areas would help my chances when the next time to apply comes around?</p>