Archive for October, 2009

Common Private School Financial Mistakes Parents Make – Part 2

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Mistake #3 Forgetting to Consideration Other School Costs Many parents don't take into consideration all the costs associated with private schools. And there are more than just tuition costs. Here is a brief list of other possible expenses: annual giving, holiday teacher gifts, field trips, student activity fees, books (for middle and high school students mostly) uniforms, attendance at fund raising events, ...read more

Common Private School Financial Mistakes Parents Make

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Mistake #1 Assuming You Won't Qualify For Aid Schools are looking for families with a middle class income, parents who can pay part of the tuition but maybe not all of it. Being "middle class" is relative to where you live. If you live in LA or New York a middle class income is between $150K and $200K a year! (Don't share this with your friend who lives in Texas. They will think you are insane.) Now, do the ...read more

The Difference Between a Good Parent and a Bad Parent

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 When they both make mistakes: Good Parent Says: "Oops.  How can I do it better?" Bad Parent Says: "I blame...the teachers, food allergies, his friends, my ex, not breastfeeding or ______ (put excuse here)." Why the difference? Say your child is doing wacky (in a bad way) at school. You can blame the teacher. Or, you can blame yourself. Blaming the teacher keeps your parenting s...read more

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After experiencing the stress of searching for private schools for her own three children, Kim did extensive research and discovered practical and powerful information on how the admissions process really works. With this information she started GetIntoPrivateSchool.com, a website offering practical, uncomplicated information on how to get your child into private elementary, private middle or private high school including how to afford it! She has authored Get Financial Aid! Everything You Need to Know About the Financial Aid Process and launched LAGuideToPrivateSchools.com, a data base of private elementary schools in Los Angeles.

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