How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Go to Boarding School
Research boarding schools., Prepare for the entrance tests., Think about the cost of boarding school.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Research boarding schools.
Have you already talked to your parents about boarding school? What were their major concerns about letting you attend boarding school? Did they have any questions? Before you talk to your parents again (or for the first time), take time to research several boarding schools.
As you research, write down facts and statistics that will answer their questions and find solutions to their concerns.
Write down facts about class sizes, teaching methods, number of student borders, extracurricular opportunities, sports teams, tuition, and location. -
Step 2: Prepare for the entrance tests.
In order to apply to boarding school, you must take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
To perform well on these challenging tests, you must study and prepare for the evaluations.
Studying for these exams before your parents agree to let you take them will show them that you are serious about commitment to attending boarding.
The SSAT tests students in grades 3 through
12.It costs approximately $120.00.The ISEE tests students in grades 2 through
12.
It costs between $105.00 to $185.00.
There are fee waivers available., Boarding schools are expensive.
The cost of private eduction causes many parents say "no" to boarding school.
In addition to paying tuition, students and their families must cover the cost of room and board and travel expenses.
Before you talk to your parents, spend time brainstorming how you could help fund your private education.
Coming up with a creative solution may help convince them to let you attend boarding school.
Do the schools you are interested in offer scholarships and financial aid packages? Do you qualify for need or merit based aid? Are there independent scholarships you can apply for and receive? Are you able to work while you attend school? Will the cost of your current extracurricular activities (private music lessons, sports clubs, dance classes) offset the cost of boarding school? -
Step 3: Think about the cost of boarding school.
Detailed Guide
Have you already talked to your parents about boarding school? What were their major concerns about letting you attend boarding school? Did they have any questions? Before you talk to your parents again (or for the first time), take time to research several boarding schools.
As you research, write down facts and statistics that will answer their questions and find solutions to their concerns.
Write down facts about class sizes, teaching methods, number of student borders, extracurricular opportunities, sports teams, tuition, and location.
In order to apply to boarding school, you must take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
To perform well on these challenging tests, you must study and prepare for the evaluations.
Studying for these exams before your parents agree to let you take them will show them that you are serious about commitment to attending boarding.
The SSAT tests students in grades 3 through
12.It costs approximately $120.00.The ISEE tests students in grades 2 through
12.
It costs between $105.00 to $185.00.
There are fee waivers available., Boarding schools are expensive.
The cost of private eduction causes many parents say "no" to boarding school.
In addition to paying tuition, students and their families must cover the cost of room and board and travel expenses.
Before you talk to your parents, spend time brainstorming how you could help fund your private education.
Coming up with a creative solution may help convince them to let you attend boarding school.
Do the schools you are interested in offer scholarships and financial aid packages? Do you qualify for need or merit based aid? Are there independent scholarships you can apply for and receive? Are you able to work while you attend school? Will the cost of your current extracurricular activities (private music lessons, sports clubs, dance classes) offset the cost of boarding school?
About the Author
Denise Jones
Committed to making home improvement accessible and understandable for everyone.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: