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Understanding Financial Aid
An independent, private school education like The Webb School is tremendously valuable (link to private school isn’t free). And it does come with a significant price tag. That is why Webb offers a financial aid program to make Webb more affordable. I have discovered over the last few years that there are a lot of misconceptions about financial aid. Sometimes, families just do not know where to start. Here are a few quick points that will help you understand the financial aid process.
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What are the "4Cs" and Why do they Matter?
Pat Bassett, the president of the National Association of Independent Schools (N.A.I.S.), recently wrote a blog that recaps his experience serving on a panel with a group of college presidents and deans. The blog is very insightful and is a great read for anyone interested in what a 21st century education should include. I found Pat’s last paragraph particularly interesting. He shares, “When asked, ‘What do you want to see in entering freshmen?’ the consensus of the university leaders was the following:
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College and Work are Rarely Multiple Choice
The most useful skill I had in college, and now in my professional career, has been the ability to answer multiple-choice questions. Actually no. I only remember one multiple-choice test in college and the problem solving at work demands a much deeper approach.
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Can you get private school for free?
There is a misguided notion that certain public schools – magnet schools or a public school with good test scores – offer the same benefits of a private independent school like Webb, without the cost of tuition.
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Is Boarding School Good Parenting?
I have been asked this question countless times. Why would anyone send their child to a boarding school?
