American Prep - The Insider's Guide to U.S. Boarding Schools (Boarding School Guide, American Schools) (Paperback)

#1 Best Seller in High School Test Preparation, SSAT & COOP Comprehensive boarding school guide What is boarding school really like? What are my chances of getting into U.S. boarding schools? How do I evaluate private schools vs. public schools? What is boarding school really like? U.S. boarding schools offer a superb preparation for college bound students, but they are not for everyone. American Prep is the only comprehensive guide for parents and students interested in investigating, applying to, and succeeding at these great schools. Meticulously researched and thoughtfully written, American Prep is an essential guide through the world of U.S. boarding schools - their history and culture, their resources and support systems, their opportunities and challenges - and the only book that leads you through the entire prep school experience. You will learn about: Why boarding schools are increasingly valuable in the 21st century The pros and cons of private school vs public school How to select a school that is right for your student and your family How to navigate the admission process - detailed insider advice The emotional challenges of prep school for students and families - what to expect and when How to secure generous financial aid for prep school Student success on campus - getting in is only the first step An insider's perspective on U.S. boarding schools: Award winning writer/critic Ronald Mangravite has multiple perspectives on the American prep school world. An alumnus of the Lawrenceville School, he is a current prep school parent, an alumni class officer, and an admissions volunteer. His extensive teaching experience includes universities and private schools, with service on admissions and curricula committees. He holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA.

General

Imprint:	Mango Media Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2017
Authors:	Ronald Mangravite
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	318
ISBN-13:	978-1-63353-489-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Study & learning skills Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Advice on education Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Funding of education Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Students / student organizations Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Learning & study skills > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-63353-489-8
Barcode:	9781633534896

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