About Private Schools: Should Schools Accept Siblings and Legacies?

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Private Schools Private Schools Find a School Admissions Pay for School From Blythe Grossberg, your Guide to Private Schools A recent article in the New York Times revealed that many competitive private schools are reducing the number of seats given to siblings of current students and to legacies. In an effort to increase diversity and fundraising and to make sure students are a good fit with the school, some New York private schools are re-thinking their policies about siblings and legacies. In this week's newsletter, also read about recent news reports suggesting that President John F. Kennedy's headmaster at Choate may have in part inspired the memorable "ask not" part of JFK's inaugural speech. Should Private Schools Accept Siblings and Legacies? Competitive schools in New York are giving more seats away to students without sibling or legacy status to broaden the diversity of their student body and to make sure students at their schools are a good fit. Read more See More About:  diversity  private school admissions  trinity school JFK at Choate Recent news reports suggest that in addition to being a prankster at Choate, a Connecticut boarding school he attended for high school, John F. Kennedy, Choate class of 1935, may have been inspired in part to write his "ask not" speech. Read more See More About:  john f. kennedy  jfk  choate The Cristo Rey Network of Catholic Schools Educates Underserved Students Nationwide While Catholic schools are closing nationwide, the Cristo Rey Network of 24 Catholic schools in 17 states is going strong. The schools in the network send 100% of their students to two- or four-year colleges. Read more See More About:  cristo rey  catholic schools  catholic education For Students Advice, encouragement and more for private school students. Private Schools Ads Private Schools High School Boarding School Independent Schools Christian Schools Featured Articles International Schools Starting a Private School Private School Basic Information Choosing a Private School U.S. Schools School Profiles   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Blythe Grossberg Private Schools Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Private Schools newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Pick the Best School Prepare for Private School Interviews Choosing a Special Education School Advantages of Single-Sex Private Schools How to Pay for Private School Advertisement