Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2009

By: Peterson's

Book Overview

This valuable resource allows students and parents to compare and select from more than 1,500 schools in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Schools featured include independent day schools, special needs schools, and boarding schools (including junior boarding schools for middle-school students). Helpful information listed for each of these schools include: school's area of specialization, setting, affiliation, accreditation, tuition, financial aid, student body, faculty, academic programs, social life, admission information, contacts, and more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0768925436
• ISBN13: 9780768925432
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Petersons
• Length: 1381 Pages
• Weight: 6.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 2.0" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Peterson's Private Secondary Schools

I'm a consumate researcher. Throughout my son's school years, nursery school to college, I've been on a quest for the best solutions and custom fit for them. They have attended a combination of local public, magnate and private schools. I tend to research schools thoroughly, initially throwing out a big net and gradually refining my search. In my present quest for a private day or Boarding School for my 8th grader, this book has become my bible. It is not the complete record it could be. It is the only book in this category that I have found. I would included more categories in the cross-reference section. I would also include a list of schools by state. There are schools I was interested in that were not included here. All in all, it has been my main source, followed by other parents recommendations, internet research and school fairs. I would not want to be on this search without this book in hand.

Which primary or secondary school is best for my kid?

This volume provides details on the course offerings, specializations, scholarships and admission information for hundreds of primary and secondary schools throughout the USA. The volume allows comparison shopping on matters of course offerings, tuition, financial assistance, admissions rates, graduation rates and a host of scholastic statistics too numerous to list here. It is a treasurechest of information which will save you countless hours of travelling to and fro. The author also provides advice on when and when not to request an interview as part of the school application process. Specific school websites and contact persons are listed. This information will assist in gathering information for comparison and application purposes. Primary and secondary school offerings can cost from $500 to $2000 per month or more. Given that type of financial commitment, it is critical to do as much quality research as practicable before plunking down money.