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12 20th, 2007 Boarding School Blues
The storied boarding schools of the East are as well-mannered, wealthy and academically rigorous as they ever were. Indeed, many are broadening their curriculums and ridding themselves of anachronistic customs. But they are not so exclusive or sought after as in the past. In selecting students for the fall term, some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious preparatory schools have found applications decreasing. Hence the schools cannot be as selective in choosing their students as they used to be.
Things have come to such a pass that a qualified student can still get into some boarding schools in time for the September term. Williston, Tilton and Pomfret, for instance, still have vacancies. Phillips Exeter, while it has no openings, has experienced a decline in applicants during the past few years —and applications are also off at such elite girls’ schools as Emma Willard, the Masters School and Ethel Walker.
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read comments (0)11 9th, 2007 Study Abroad: What’s It Worth?
New horizons will always have an engaging appeal, especially to youthful college students. As studying outside one’s own country becomes more and more popular, tips on how to deal with expenses become increasingly valuable. Obtaining financial aid continues to be an indispensable way to cope with the costs of living and studying abroad.
It’s bad enough when teachers have to deal with disaffected students. Dealing with disaffected students armed with a plethora of hi-tech gadgets is even worse.
11 7th, 2007 A Little Bit of Local Help
Two people move into a new town and decide to start a boarding school to get youngsters off the streets and provide a health learning environment. The couple get featured in the local news. After that, local residents contribute to assist the little boarding school.
Fairy tale?