Does it makes sense to consider boarding school?

[ChoatieMom]

…the financial sacrifice should not be underestimated for the majority of us whose children get generous but not full scholarships or who foot the entire bill–but not easily. Read some of the rice and beans threads for some insight into the way that tuition, travel, and other expenses will affect your day-to-day budget.

For us, cost has certainly been the top downside. We live on the left side of the country. With travel, spring training trips, and a host of other things outside the tuition+room&board list price, Choate has cost us closer to $60K/year than the expected $50K/year. YMMV.