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<blockquote data-quote="Porter" data-source="post: 1882039" data-attributes="member: 9436">My dad worked multiple jobs to be able to send me to a private school.&nbsp; It also helped that I received an academic scholarship.&nbsp; I can tell you from experience, that I am very thankful for the education the private school afforded me.&nbsp; I attended the same school from pre k through 12th grade, so I didn&#039;t have anything to compare it to until I went to college.&nbsp; That&#039;s when I really understood the quality of education I had received.&nbsp; In some of my college courses, students were struggling with concepts that I had been introduced to as early as 6th grade.&nbsp; I couldn&#039;t believe what I was experiencing.&nbsp; I remember one situation in particular in my English comp class my freshman year.&nbsp; I forgot to write the very first paper that was due and poured something together in an hour before class.&nbsp; When I turned it in, I figured I would get a C at best.&nbsp; When I got the paper back, I received a 100% and the prof asked to see me after class.&nbsp; He asked me where I learned to write the English language like that and asked if I had considered English as a major.&nbsp; I thanked him and walked out laughing.&nbsp; By the way, I hate to write.&nbsp; As others have said, do your research.&nbsp; You also can&#039;t expect to put your child in a private school and have them turn out perfectly.&nbsp; You have to be involved and keep them on task.&nbsp; Figure out what kind of budget you can afford, and don&#039;t forget to ask if they offer financial aid or scholarships.&nbsp; Good luck with your search, and feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Porter, post: 1882039, member: 9436"] My dad worked multiple jobs to be able to send me to a private school. It also helped that I received an academic scholarship. I can tell you from experience, that I am very thankful for the education the private school afforded me. I attended the same school from pre k through 12th grade, so I didn't have anything to compare it to until I went to college. That's when I really understood the quality of education I had received. In some of my college courses, students were struggling with concepts that I had been introduced to as early as 6th grade. I couldn't believe what I was experiencing. I remember one situation in particular in my English comp class my freshman year. I forgot to write the very first paper that was due and poured something together in an hour before class. When I turned it in, I figured I would get a C at best. When I got the paper back, I received a 100% and the prof asked to see me after class. He asked me where I learned to write the English language like that and asked if I had considered English as a major. I thanked him and walked out laughing. By the way, I hate to write. As others have said, do your research. You also can't expect to put your child in a private school and have them turn out perfectly. You have to be involved and keep them on task. Figure out what kind of budget you can afford, and don't forget to ask if they offer financial aid or scholarships. Good luck with your search, and feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions. [/QUOTE]

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