Demystifying Independent Schools
A Podcast from Boston University Academy
Season Two: the college process
Season one: demystifying independent Schools
Season Two: The College Process
The college application process is notoriously stressful, both for students and parents. As admit rates go down and tuition costs go up, applying to college can be a fraught and anxious experience for the whole family.
But does it really have to be this way?
Two brand-new episodes of the Demystifying Independent Schools podcast dispel common myths about the college application process. In the first episode, hear from college counseling professionals on both sides of the desk about how to find joy, fulfillment, and meaning in the college process. In the second episode, learn about the importance of keeping an open mind about college options and creating a balanced list.
How can you bring joy to the college process? Can middle class families really afford a college education?
Listen to our podcast episodes and learn more about common college myths and misconceptions below to find out!
New EPISODES
Episode 1: finding joy in the college process
Episode 2: finding affordable college options
COMMON college MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS
We hope this information is helpful to your family as you embark upon the — hopefully joyful! — college process.
Hover over each myth to learn the facts about the college process.
COMMON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS
We hope this information is helpful to your family as you embark upon the — hopefully joyful! — college process.
Season One: demystifying Independent schools
Independent schools have a rich history, dating back to the dawn of organized education. But today, there are quite a few misconceptions about these schools. Why would a parent choose one for their child? Are they not exclusively for the elite and privileged?
A new two-part audio series dispels common myths about independent schools. In the first episode, hear from school leaders from across the country, sharing the value proposition of independent schools. In the second episode, learn about the financial aid process, and why an independent school education might be more attainable than you think.
Is an independent school right for your kid? Listen to our podcast episodes and learn more about common independent school myths and misconceptions below to find out!
