How to Pick a Perfect Private School

By Harlow Giles Unger

Book Overview

Discusses the advantages of independent private schools, the various types of schools, and what to look for when judging a school, with a list of member schools of the National Association of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816038627
• ISBN13: 9780816038626
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Great tips and important facts to consider.

While I would agree with others that there is a definite (especially in the introduction) bias towards private schools, that is to be expected - the book's title says how to pick the BEST private school; not whether private or public schools are better. Some great topics covered by this book: 1) What time is the best to enroll in private school (if the child is already in school and will be transferring)? 2) Is it better to pay for private K-12 or a college education if funds are limited? 3) What accreditation is important in selecting a private school? (And not to confuse accreditation with certification!) 4) Which is better academically, parochial or independent schools?

Everything A Parent or Student Would Want To Know...

The perfect mannual for any parent considering sending their child to a private school. The book will be especially useful to families with older children who are considering going to baording school. The book covers issues concerning the application process, questions parents should ask, visting the school, and different types of schools including military school, schools for the gifted, and schools for the learning disabled. There's also a short listing of schools in the back listed by state grade, whether or not their coeducational, boarding schools, schools for the disabled, military schools, etc. However, you'll need a private school directory such as Peterson's in order to find out any info. about the schools.