Advantages or/and Disadvantages for Attending Public or Private High School

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>Being a parent with two of beautiful children who are in middle school, I am considering private schools for their better education.</p>

<p>I currently live in MA and just started to gather much information about private educational experiences for both of my children, as my spouse and I are planning to move due to job transfer.</p>

<p>Specifically speaking, Cornell, being one of the prestigious private university in urban areas, is one of few universities that I hope to send my children to attend.</p>

<p>Are there any parents (or experienced students) out there who have sent their children (or yourselves) to Cornell from a private school? If so, what would be the greatest advantage or disadvantage, in terms of the admission chance and educational opportunities? </p>

<p>Looking forward to many of thoughtful comments,</p>

<p>Jake S.</p>

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<p>Biggest point to make when debating private vs public high schools: can you really afford it? </p>

<p>Can you put forth four years of tuition for high school, then pay for another four years of college, and not just any college, but Cornell? And perhaps pay for graduate school afterwards too? </p>

<p>And can you do that for two children? </p>

<p>From my experience (as a college applicant, from what I’ve seen with friends in private schools vs public), there’s really not much of an advantage that private schools offers in the admissions world. </p>

<p>If you really want your children to attend Cornell, I suggest have them Early Decision. Admission rates are substantially higher that way.</p>