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Cheap boarding schools in massachusetts. :)
I am a 13 year old girl, who lives in MA. I really wanna go to boarding school but I know that it's expensive. It can be in this state or one nearby, prefebly one in massachusetts. an inexpensive one too. Websites and advice on them help. I wanna go because I think it would be a fun way of learning. Ive asked my mom before and she said no, but that's cause it's expensive so if theres a good one with a good price, hit me up! ;) thaanks! (:
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The person below me had great advice, but there is one thing I'd like to add.
Financial aid and scholarships can help you out and make it possible for you to attend a boarding school. You can apply to some schools and they will typically offer you a financial aid package, if you request it. Your parents can decide if that is feasible after seeing the discount.
The school might be willing to bring you on if you are good at a sport or at an activity like theatre, or you can look at outside benefactors who offer scholarships. Do a search online. You will probably have to put effort into it, like writing an essay, but if you need the money then it is worth it.
Considering that you live in MA, it seems excessive for you to have to live at your school. It really is more of a financial burden on your parents when you could just stay at home and attend the same school. Also, you will be going to college in a few years anyway. That is just like a boarding school. And your parents will probably have to pay for both, so you are essentially making them pay college costs for 4 years of high school.
Also, not all boarding schools are the same. They have different philosophies and student bodies, different styles of teaching. You should do research and pick a school because it fits you, not just because it is a boarding school. And just so you know, typically these private schools are not easy to get into. The require applications and testing. It is time consuming and usually the school expects more work from you than a public school once you get there.
I'm not trying to be a downer, I'm just saying REALLY think about this before jumping in. It is a big decision.
Good luck,
-Abby
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Unfortunately, almost all boarding schools are going to be expensive compared to public schools because it would have to cover a high-quality, college prep private education PLUS room, food, transportation, extra services such as pyschologists, room supervisors, and health care, and more extracurricular activities than most schools. Regardless, I will hook you up with some links to some good schools. (oh, and I dont really know what you and your family would classify as "too expensive" but I will try to stay in the lowest price range).
Basically, for Massachusetts schools, the price range is going to be between 40 and 50 thousand per year.
Here are some in the low $40 K range. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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If price is a big thing and you are just looking for something new, I might suggest some private day schools. I know that when I went from public school to private school the atmosphere changed completely¡ (not that there;s anything wrong with public school) but it was just a really good experience for me.
Let me know what happens!
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