Prep School in Switzerland?

hsmomstef
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:30:06 +0000

Have you graduated (or will you be graduating)this spring from a school in Switzerland?

Just a few things I thought I might point out – if you can’t afford $10,000 for a prep school year, how do you plan on affording college? Most international students have a very, very difficult time receiving not only admission to a college in the US – but the funds to pay for it. Just a thought you need to consider.

What is it that you feel unprepared for? Most colleges in the US and Canada have special departments set up to help international students “learn the system”, including ESL classes for those whose English needs help. You might be better off checking out the support systems available at colleges you are looking at.

If you are considering attending a “prep school” to increase your chances of acceptance at a US school, that can be expensive and not necessarily productive. US schools look at your entire high school record, not just the last year – and again, competition is tough.