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    #16
    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    Not the poster but it isn't so easy to 1) get into a top school later on (you may be behind academically) 2) walk away from your current HS and start all over again. Realistically you're also talking about tuition for two years that equals that at many colleges. If he's at a good public HS then excel there, maybe supplement with some college courses, do all the EC's etc and all will be well.
    Agree in general but there are many exceptions. ISL schools are filled with athletes who come from public schools as sophomores or juniors. It’s not easy, no doubt and not for everyone. Oftentimes they repeat a year to help ease into the academics. True, cost could be a big blocker if u don’t qualify for a good amount of FinAid.

    Weigh the cost/benefits. If he/she is already in a good public school (especially in MA) and doing very well it may not be worth it.

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      #17
      Personally I'm not a fan of changing schools for athletics, only academics/fit. Give your free, good public HS a shot and if a student isn't challenged enough freshman year then consider a move - if finances allow. As with college many families make too much for much financial aid but not enough to afford private school and save for college.

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        #18
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        Agree in general but there are many exceptions. ISL schools are filled with athletes who come from public schools as sophomores or juniors. It’s not easy, no doubt and not for everyone. Oftentimes they repeat a year to help ease into the academics. True, cost could be a big blocker if u don’t qualify for a good amount of FinAid.

        Weigh the cost/benefits. If he/she is already in a good public school (especially in MA) and doing very well it may not be worth it.
        Agree with these points - but more important - WHY are you sending your kid to a private school? A big part of these private schools (boarding or day) is to be part of the community and experience all that is offered (theater, arts, math team...) So if your child is not going to take advantage of that and you are going to waive them for a season or two, why go? Just keep them public and save the $. Figure out your priorities and if you send them private, just let them enjoy the whole experience. Most private schools have excellent coaches.

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