#1 Best Seller in High School Test Preparation, SSAT & COOP ─ Comprehensive boarding school guideWhat is boarding school really like?What are my chances of getting into U.S. boarding schools?How do I evaluate private schools vs. public schools?What is boarding school really like? U.S. boarding schools offer a superb preparation for college bound students, but they are not for everyone. American Prep is the only comprehensive guide for parents and students interested in investigating, applying to, and succeeding at these great schools. Meticulously researched and thoughtfully written, American Prep is an essential guide through the world of U.S. boarding schools – their history and culture, their resources and support systems, their opportunities and challenges – and the only book that leads you through the entire prep school experience. You will learn about:Why boarding schools are increasingly valuable in the 21st centuryThe pros and cons of private school vs public schoolHow to select a school that is right for your student and your familyHow to navigate the admission process – detailed insider adviceThe emotional challenges of prep school for students and families – what to expect and whenHow to secure generous financial aid for prep schoolStudent success on campus – getting in is only the first stepAn insider's perspective on U.S. boarding schools: Award winning writer/critic Ronald Mangravite has multiple perspectives on the American prep school world. An alumnus of the Lawrenceville School, he is a current prep school parent, an alumni class officer, and an admissions volunteer. His extensive teaching experience includes universities and private schools, with service on admissions and curricula committees. He holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA.
✔ Author(s): Ronald Mangravite
✔ Title: American Prep: The Insider's Guide to U.S. Boarding Schools (Boarding School Guide, American Schools)
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (35 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1633534898
✔ ISBN-13: 9781633534896
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about American Prep by Ronald Mangravite
Beata Shepard
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Daphne Garner
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
Sydney Richardson
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
