Looking at how much they're spending is like pocket change in their eyes, I'd be assuming after seeing their tuition costs:
Boarding? $42,850 for the year. Then a $4285 "Enrollment Deposit", $2014 "Tuition Credit Policy", $1500 "Technology Fee" (includes basic phone service, access to the Internet, and basic computer services), $1500 "Health Center Fee", and for seniors an extra $250 "Commencement Fee".
Just going there day-by-day? $31200, $3120, $1466, $500, $800, and $250, for the respective fees.
And looking at project costs: $42,000 for THREE large TVs? $12,000 for a CAPPUCCINO maker? What is this, a Clover machine?
Wow if those numbers are right, then they are doing something wrong. You can pick up a 42in plasma for around £900 so wtf they need $42000 dollars for is beyond me. I smell fraud.
you do realize that enrollment deposits actually subtract from the actual tuition right? It's meant to commit the student to going to the school. Think something almost like bail bonds. also, alot of private high schools are around that price. Infact I went to cushing ('04) and as expensive as it is, cushing provided a really different experience that i will never ever experience in a public school. I had very very good professors and access to anything I need. Even the tech department are extremely competent people. I can personally tell you the tech guy (Bruce Lemieux) is freaking awesome and he's a guy that will help you the best he can and even more. I can go on all day on why it is almost worth the expense (almost) but in the end, prep school offers alot of things that a public school can not offer and that is why you pay more. It also gives you a higher chance to get into the college or university of your choice. I am an advocate of prep schools because my experience (disclaimer: this is my experience and mine alone, it does not speak for anyone elses) was that I had a ton of fun there and I learned alot there. It's more than just education, it's networking, education, how to take care of oneself, and so much more.
my 2 cents.
p.s. Yeah, I said almost back there because as great an experience it is, it still is a pretty freaking expensive place to go to. there is not arguement to that :P
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Looking at how much they're spending is like pocket change in their eyes, I'd be assuming after seeing their tuition costs:
Boarding? $42,850 for the year. Then a $4285 "Enrollment Deposit", $2014 "Tuition Credit Policy", $1500 "Technology Fee" (includes basic phone service, access to the Internet, and basic computer services), $1500 "Health Center Fee", and for seniors an extra $250 "Commencement Fee".
Just going there day-by-day? $31200, $3120, $1466, $500, $800, and $250, for the respective fees.
And looking at project costs: $42,000 for THREE large TVs? $12,000 for a CAPPUCCINO maker? What is this, a Clover machine?
For a private HIGH SCHOOL this is ridiculous.
Wow if those numbers are right, then they are doing something wrong. You can pick up a 42in plasma for around £900 so wtf they need $42000 dollars for is beyond me. I smell fraud.
you do realize that enrollment deposits actually subtract from the actual tuition right? It's meant to commit the student to going to the school. Think something almost like bail bonds. also, alot of private high schools are around that price. Infact I went to cushing ('04) and as expensive as it is, cushing provided a really different experience that i will never ever experience in a public school. I had very very good professors and access to anything I need. Even the tech department are extremely competent people. I can personally tell you the tech guy (Bruce Lemieux) is freaking awesome and he's a guy that will help you the best he can and even more.
I can go on all day on why it is almost worth the expense (almost) but in the end, prep school offers alot of things that a public school can not offer and that is why you pay more. It also gives you a higher chance to get into the college or university of your choice. I am an advocate of prep schools because my experience (disclaimer: this is my experience and mine alone, it does not speak for anyone elses) was that I had a ton of fun there and I learned alot there. It's more than just education, it's networking, education, how to take care of oneself, and so much more.
my 2 cents.
p.s. Yeah, I said almost back there because as great an experience it is, it still is a pretty freaking expensive place to go to. there is not arguement to that :P