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9781633534896 English 1633534898 Competition for schools is fierce out these days; parents are even competing for the best kindergartens. How can you get ahead of the pack so your child can have the best start in life? Academic ace Ron Mangravite s American Prep is the go-to guide, covering everything from a successful application all the way to graduation and beyond. Boarding schools offer an immersive educational experience for students as well the lifelong benefits of alumni connections and friends. Many of these schools boast the most robust curricula available, creating young people with an advantage based in excellence that will serve them the rest of their lives. It is no surprise that, in recent years, many US boarding schools report record numbers of applicants. The continued search for quality education in the US combined with an explosion of interest from international students particularly from China and Korea, are credited for this steady surge. Despite the obvious pluses these institutions provide students, many families think they are ineligible to even try and enroll their children. There are many misconceptions about these schools. When you say boarding school, many parents assume these institutions are incredibly expensive and only for the elite. But the truth is, thanks to their large endowments, many students can go to a top boarding school nearly for free, or for substantially cheaper than their top neighborhood private school. Others assume boarding schools lack cultural diversity, but today that s not the case. African Americans and Latinos are well represented on these campuses. So what does it take to get in? In American Prep, boarding school insider Ron Mangravite explains why parents need to start planning for this when their child enters middle school. He also provides a guide to assessing your child s candidacy for admission and explains how best to decide which boarding school would be a good fit. Ron also covers the history of boarding schools and the pros and cons of attending one. Until now, there hasn t been a guide to applying for admission to boarding schools in the U.S. Ron will provide a step-by-step guide to applying for admission to a top boarding school with details on necessary coursework and grades, standardized test scores, sports and extracurricular activities, recommendation letters and essays. He will also tell students how to ace the all- important admissions interview. Ron also covers how to best pay for tuition explaining the financial aid process in detail. And, American Prep also has tips for students who have been accepted. Through this book, they ll learn what to pack, what to leave at home, just how hard the classes will be, and where to go if they find themselves in academic trouble. A special section of the book is devoted to the interests of international students and minorities, as well as those with special needs and learning disabilities. American Prep will enable many more families access the enormous benefits and competitive advantages boarding schools offer their children to give them the best possible launch into career and life.", Every spring, many US boarding schools report record-breaking numbers of applicants. The continued search for quality education in the US combined with an explosion of interest from international students - particularly from China and Korea, are credited for this steady surge.American Prep details the history of boarding schools, the culture, the admissions process, and more. It's about finding the right fit for your student and getting the most of the school.
9781633534896 English 1633534898 Competition for schools is fierce out these days; parents are even competing for the best kindergartens. How can you get ahead of the pack so your child can have the best start in life? Academic ace Ron Mangravite s American Prep is the go-to guide, covering everything from a successful application all the way to graduation and beyond. Boarding schools offer an immersive educational experience for students as well the lifelong benefits of alumni connections and friends. Many of these schools boast the most robust curricula available, creating young people with an advantage based in excellence that will serve them the rest of their lives. It is no surprise that, in recent years, many US boarding schools report record numbers of applicants. The continued search for quality education in the US combined with an explosion of interest from international students particularly from China and Korea, are credited for this steady surge. Despite the obvious pluses these institutions provide students, many families think they are ineligible to even try and enroll their children. There are many misconceptions about these schools. When you say boarding school, many parents assume these institutions are incredibly expensive and only for the elite. But the truth is, thanks to their large endowments, many students can go to a top boarding school nearly for free, or for substantially cheaper than their top neighborhood private school. Others assume boarding schools lack cultural diversity, but today that s not the case. African Americans and Latinos are well represented on these campuses. So what does it take to get in? In American Prep, boarding school insider Ron Mangravite explains why parents need to start planning for this when their child enters middle school. He also provides a guide to assessing your child s candidacy for admission and explains how best to decide which boarding school would be a good fit. Ron also covers the history of boarding schools and the pros and cons of attending one. Until now, there hasn t been a guide to applying for admission to boarding schools in the U.S. Ron will provide a step-by-step guide to applying for admission to a top boarding school with details on necessary coursework and grades, standardized test scores, sports and extracurricular activities, recommendation letters and essays. He will also tell students how to ace the all- important admissions interview. Ron also covers how to best pay for tuition explaining the financial aid process in detail. And, American Prep also has tips for students who have been accepted. Through this book, they ll learn what to pack, what to leave at home, just how hard the classes will be, and where to go if they find themselves in academic trouble. A special section of the book is devoted to the interests of international students and minorities, as well as those with special needs and learning disabilities. American Prep will enable many more families access the enormous benefits and competitive advantages boarding schools offer their children to give them the best possible launch into career and life.", Every spring, many US boarding schools report record-breaking numbers of applicants. The continued search for quality education in the US combined with an explosion of interest from international students - particularly from China and Korea, are credited for this steady surge.American Prep details the history of boarding schools, the culture, the admissions process, and more. It's about finding the right fit for your student and getting the most of the school.