What factors should I consider when deciding what high school is right for my child?
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Finding the Right Private High School for You
How do I know if a private education is right for my child?
Are there different kinds of private high schools?
What kinds of research can my child and I do to find the right school?
How much input should I give my child in making the decision?
How many schools should my child apply to?
What factors should I consider when deciding what high school is right for my child?
Should I visit the school's campus before I apply?
Should my child and I ask questions when visiting a school?
Should my child be the one asking questions when meeting with someone from the admissions office?
How should my child dress when visiting a school?
Finding the Right Private High School for You
What should my child do in middle school or junior high to imrpove their chances of getting accepted?
Do all private high schools have the same application process?
How long will I have to wait to receive the decision after applying?
What if my child's grades go down after they are accepted?
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What factors should I consider when deciding what high school is right for my child?
Dean of Admissions Andrew Battaile discusses the things to consider when choosing a private high school including environment, tools available, and your child's educational needs.
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Host: What factor should I consider when deciding what high school is right for my child?
Andrew Battaile: Since you know your child better than anyone, you know what kind of environment might be appropriate and also beneficial to them. Do they want to be in a coed environment, a single sex educational environment? Do they want a big school or small school? Also in terms of the academic program of the school where does your child fit in. Do you think they have the tools to do well in that school and to achieve and be ready for college? If your son or your daughter might have some educational needs may be some special aid programs, you want to find a school that has those programs. So make sure that you match up to school that you think best fits your child.
Are there any differences in the aid process between public & private colleges?
How do I find private scholarships?
Can I receive a state grant to attend a private college?
Does my federal aid eligibility change if I attend a private or public college?
Do private colleges have more money to award than public colleges?
Should I try to manage my child's expectations when applying to private high schools?
Do all private high schools have the same application process?
Can students apply to private high schools online?
What is involved in an application for a private high school?
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