{"product_id":"american-prep-the-insiders-guide-to-us-boarding-schools-boarding-school-guide-american-schools-9781633534896","title":"American Prep: The Insider's Guide to U.S. Boarding Schools (Boarding School Guide, American Schools)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e#1 Best Seller in High School Test Preparation, SSAT \u0026amp; COOP ─ Comprehensive boarding school guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is boarding school really like?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are my chances of getting into U.S. boarding schools?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I evaluate private schools vs. public schools?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is boarding school really like?\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. boarding schools offer a superb preparation for college bound students, but they are not for everyone. \u003cem\u003eAmerican Prep\u003c\/em\u003e 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, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Prep\u003c\/em\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy boarding schools are increasingly valuable in the 21st century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pros and cons of private school vs public school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to select a school that is right for your student and your family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to navigate the admission process - detailed insider advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional challenges of prep school for students and families - what to expect and when\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to secure generous financial aid for prep school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent success on campus - getting in is only the first step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insider's perspective on U.S. boarding schools: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mango\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781633534896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Ronald Mangravite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36663584391324,"sku":"9781633534896","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1bfb8dc0-15f7-4567-bf9c-458490c347fe.jpg?v=1603904638","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/american-prep-the-insiders-guide-to-us-boarding-schools-boarding-school-guide-american-schools-9781633534896","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}