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I am in 8th grade now and I’m thinking about my High School options. I can go to many but I don’t know which one to choose.First there is the public school. It is bigger and has no uniform. I have been longing for no uniform since 3rd grade. But that’s the one where my uncle lives and I don’t know if I want to make that sacrifice. Then there is the Catholic School. It is really nice. But they have a strict uniform code and strict teachers. But they have great athletic teams and other extracurricular activities. Also there is a higher reputation there which colleges look at and the curriculum is better and I’m striving to get a scholarship for college. I just took the scholarship test today and I’m not sure if I got top 25 out of 2XX students that is required for the scholarship. If I don’t get a scholarship it’s a little over 8,000 dollars a year. Then there is the technical school or trade school which is a trade school combined with High School Curriculum. I like the fact that you get to get certified for a job while in high school, but I don’t know what trade to choose yet. Or if I even want to go into a trade. I heard colleges don’t look as much there since they think of that school as you not wanting to go to college which I do. But I my friends say they are going there. Now my last option is the high school around here which I truly don’t like. The teachers are strict, they have the same uniform policy I have now, our school district has major budget issues, and the people there are rude and ignorant. I don’t know which one to choose. Can someone please help me?

Catholic school is my choice. Yes, you have to deal with the uniform, but think of it as simplifying your morning routine. You will have plenty of time to wear your street clothes. You cannot find the disipline, quality of education, teachers, and support system in public schools. That is just my opinion. I’m sure there are many fine teachers in the public school system but generally speaking, you get what you pay for.

for a california catholic high school student with a 33 on her ACT, a 3.8 non-weighted and 4.44 weighted 10-12 average, which is liable to go up after the first semester of senior year, 600+ volunteer hours, member of NHC and CSF, played one varsity sport and two lower level but doesn’t want to play in college, 4’s on AP Euro, Chem, and Gov, 5 on AP Lit, 8th in her class
does anyone know schools I could apply to that I would have a good chance of getting a scholarship but are good schools academically?

You may get something at Davis. Any CSU’s that offer merit money would love your stats, Mills is worth a try as is Santa Clara. If you include the whole state you’d have many more options–Occidental, USD, Whittier, Loyola, Pitzer, Scripps, Redlands and many more.

I am going into High School and i REEEAAALLLYYY want to go to this all girls uniform Catholic school a while away from my house called Xavier, but it is 9,000 some odd dollers just to get in not including books and sports, and on the other hand i could go to this school that is Public, complete crap, all of my friends are going to pretty much free not including books and sports and close to home and my brother is going to… If i can get a scholarship and get some money rounded up… should i go? i am worried because i hear girls are sooooooo much meaner there, and i would be a scholarship student…Plus….I AM NOT CATHOLIC! It could be easier if i was because they give a discount to chatholic people! not fair but i am so confused….if anyone that has been there or has any idea what those kinds of schools are like from experence….please help me make the right decision….I need it.

I was actually faced with this problem this year as well. How I decided? Well I shadowed the all girls catholic schools that I was intrested in, and the public highschool that I would generally go to from my middle school. I had to list out all the pros and cons which included tuition, book and uniform cost, distance, but mostly which one would have the biggest impact on my future. Like which one will be able to support your dreams the most? Like me, I love to dance. Most of the all girls catholic high schools would not support that, because they didnt have dance teams, classes, or clubs. I know they always say that at an all girls catholic school you will get a better education there..but that’s not necessarily true. So, you will want to put in alot of time thinking about your passions, and if the school could help you fulfill them. 2nd, is your religion. I seem to find it a bit silly that you are going to an all girls CATHOLIC school when you aren’t even catholic. The religion classes there, and the prayers and masses are a very big part of the school. So unless you plan on learning and studying a completley new religion then go for it. If your parents want you to know one religion and one religion alone then maybe this would be a bad idea for you. 3rd. is your friends! Chances are most of your friends will not be going the the catholic highschool you plan on going to. And the one thing I know is that I cherish my friendships with my friends, and am grateful for each and every one of them. Going to a catholic school would be meaning making new friendships but possibly losing some friends. I would just be crushed knowing that I couldnt see my friends everyday because they are my support system and the kids ive been growing up with. 4th, the tuition and costs. It’s expensive! I’m just going to say right there its expensive. It can cost anywhere from 7,000 to 15,000 dollars. You have to pay for tuition, uniforms, books, extra activites, and lunch. That could get pretty pricey if you dont have richer parents. Can your parents afford this? For 4 years in a row? Can they afford your books and uniforms? Also if you will be transporting can they afford bus passes or train passes? Because the cost will generally keep going up. 5th is being social with guys. In the real world you are not seperated from guys. Which means a public highschool could easily fulfill your socializing needs. But if you go to a public school, you will have to adjust to a life without guys. When you go to school they wont be there, and unless you make plans with them you will not see them. Learning how boys are and how to cope with them is a way of life. In the real world it’s not going to be like you walk outside and go to work and it’s all girls. So my overall decision? The public highschool. I am still getting a decent education. I know if I work hard, and get good grades it the best I can do. It supports my dreams of dancing, is cheap, doesn’t have to do anything with my religion, all my friends will be there, and it’s just a great place. My brother is graduating this year from this highschool and said it’s an awesome place! So I would say go with the public highschool! But this is all just the process I went through to figure out which highschool would truly be the best choice for me!

Michael Landon was born on October 31, 1936 in Forest Hills, New York.

Landon’s given name was Eugene Maurice Orowitz. He changed his name because he thought it would help his acting career.

His father was Eli Maurice Orowitz, a Jewish American actor and manager of a movie theater. His mother was Peggy O’Neill who was an Irish American Catholic. She was a dancer and comedienne. Eugene (Michael) had an older sister, by three years, Evelyn.

At four years old (1941), Michael and his family moved to Collingswood, New Jersey. As a teenager, he attended Collingswood High School.

A deeply disturbing time in Michael’s life was during his childhood when he always had to worry about when his mother was going to attempt suicide. One particularly gut-wrenching incident was when the family went on vacation to the beach.

While there, his mother tried to drown herself by jumping off a cliff into the water. However, the attempt was unsuccessful because of the quick action of a nearby lifeguard.

What was literally sickening to Michael was the fact that after the suicide attempt and rescue, his mother acted as though nothing had happened. This terrible experience caused Michael to throw up soon after.

Another issue of Michael’s childhood was his problem with bed-wetting. It was documented in his biography Michael Landon: His Triumph and Tragedy.

In high school, Michael earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Southern California as a javelin thrower setting a national record in 1954 with a distance of 193′ 4″. But, because of torn shoulder ligaments, his javelin throwing career ended and so did his time competing on the USC track team.

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ok, so my best friend has to decide between a catholic college prep high school, or a regular feeder high school with me and some of her other friends.

The academics for the catholic school are fantastic and more prone to scholarships, though she’s afraid of the social aspect because shes mentally unstable and is afraid she wont make friends because shes quite different in appearance and attitude. She isnt even religious, but wants the scholarships.

Though the other high school would be good socially, and shes a smart girl so she could make it good there too.

She wants to either do something artistic or be a doctor, so its not like she can decide because of what she wants to be when shes older.

Help please.

Your friend should go to the Catholic school open house and see if she can do a shadow day (follow a student around to some classes) to see if the school is a good fit for her. Some Catholic schools have a good percentage of non-Catholics, and the required religion classes are more like philosophy or history, not meant to convert.

There are lots of different types of kids at some Catholic schools, like the one near me that was my son’s 2nd choice school. The students are the whole range you’d find at any school. But other Catholic schools are rather excluding if you don’t fit into a specific mold. Best to figure out what kind the school is.

So your friend should gather info and then make a decision, and hopefully her parents will go along with it.

Did you mean scholarships for high school or college? Is the other school private and she might not get a scholarship there? If they’re both private, she would likely find out if she got accepted and got any scholarships for high school at the same time.

If you mean scholarships for college, if you’re in the US, most kids rely on needs-based financial aid based on parents’ finances, and it doesn’t matter what high school one attends. Merit scholarships are not as abundant as they once were, so it isn’t something a student can count on like in the past.

Good luck to your friend!

Hey,
im a senior in high school and i am looking into scholarships. I am catholic and i plan on studying Theology at Quincy University or Loras University. Does anyone know any general scholarships for faith-based stuff or anything like that? I am very involved and have a strong passion for my faith!
Thanks
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I havent heard of anything like that before. You could try contacting one or a few of the faculty at the universities you are thinking about to see if they know of anything.

I know that there are some scholarships available for certain religions, such as those who are jewish, or muslim, or whatever else.
I’m wondering if there’s anything offered for Catholic students (who plan on attending a Catholic private college…meaning EXPENSIVE!)

I’m not the greatest student, a 3.4/3.5 GPA, who takes college courses part time in high school.

I just need to find some sort of scholarship out there.. :/

Every Catholic college I know of in Minnesota offer scholarships for being Catholic or having a 3.5+GPA. A 3.4/3.5 sounds like a good GPA to me, you should be able to find plenty of scholarships.

I found that the best way to get scholarships/financial aid is by going to the college and talking with admissions counselors, department chairs, and professors in person. Those connections almost always end up being the most valuable. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there then resort to the financial aid office at your school and fastweb.com.

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I would really like the opportunity to go to a Boarding School. My grandmother has relations through a nun that could get me a scholarship for any Catholic High School I want. I’ve discussed it with my parents and they allowed me to any Catholic Boarding School in the United States. Right now I’m going to a Public Middle School (I’m in 8th grade). I’m in all honors courses, and taking extra curricular activities. My parents are applying for different Private Catholic High Schools, but I can’t get into any yet until I take an Acceptance Test in the Fall. I really want to go to a Boarding School since it would prepare me for college and help me get a better career in the future. Since I might be able to get a scholarship from my grandmother’s friend, how should I go about looking for schools?

You can research boarding schools on www.boardingschoolreview.com, www.petersons.com and www.boardingschools.com. You should be able to do an advanced search for schools with a religious affiliation, and catholic might be an option. Otherwise, you will have to search within the religiously affiliated schools. You will find that there are many Episcopal schools. Two well-regarded catholic boarding schools of which I am aware are the Canterbury School in CT and Portsmouth Abbey in RI. There are more.

Good luck!

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