I really want to apply for a private school.. But I don't know how.. Do I have to write a letter or something? Please tell me.. I live in Asia.. Please help me.. Thanx..
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Are you referring to a private high school? You basically take an exam or two. I don't know about the UK though. In the US, we take the ISEE or the SSAT for high schools and fill out the applications available online or by mail. You'll first have to contact them for a information booklet and go from there. There are many private schools out there, but you'll want to pick the right ones. There's actually a private prep school counterpart to the college Ivy League. Some safe bets would be some of the top-notch New England Schools like Exeter, Andover, Choate, etc.). These schools all have websites that have all the information you'll need. The admissions people are pretty friendly too so don't hesitate to call them. The admissions standards are pretty high. I don't know how they compare your grades to if you're international though nor do I know what the average scores are. Aim for greater than 90th percentile on the ISEE though in all the subjects. You'll also need some extracurriculars. They like ECs that really stand out, not so much the basic ones everyone has.
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Go to the school's website and read the information, it will tell you how to apply. Some schools will have online applications, some will have print out applications that you mail to the school, and a few will have to send you applications. Also, you should ask for an application packet even if you apply online. Sometimes there is information in there that isn't on the website. Usually you just give your address online and they'll give it to you. In many big cities in the US, the application process for September 09 is almost over. Usually application due dates are in early January. Although some schools take applications later. Also, many schools cannot take foreign students, but some can. Will your family be moving here? In the US -- Private Schools: http://www.privateschoolreview.com/ Boarding Schools: http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/ http://www.schools.com/ Good luck!
