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I dont understand the allure of Prep if your kid is a True Freshman or Sophomore.
Most likely that kid will move away from home, play on JV for 2 or 3 years..and for what? Am I missing something?
Wouldn't it make sense to wait until he matures physically and save some $$$ by playing on a club team with kids your own age? I get the academics and environment are outstanding, not debating that, but in terms of hockey development just dosent seem to make sense.
anon
I dont understand the allure of Prep if your kid is a True Freshman or Sophomore.
Most likely that kid will move away from home, play on JV for 2 or 3 years..and for what? Am I missing something?
Wouldn't it make sense to wait until he matures physically and save some $$$ by playing on a club team with kids your own age? I get the academics and environment are outstanding, not debating that, but in terms of hockey development just dosent seem to make sense.
Most likely that kid will move away from home, play on JV for 2 or 3 years..and for what? Am I missing something?
Wouldn't it make sense to wait until he matures physically and save some $$$ by playing on a club team with kids your own age? I get the academics and environment are outstanding, not debating that, but in terms of hockey development just dosent seem to make sense.
If it's a school with a good hockey program, it's hard-to-impossible to play your way onto Varsity. And JV sucks. Not as bad as public JV, but not good hockey. Don't expect to develop playing anything other than Varsity.
If it's a school with a lousy hockey program, you better be going for the academics.
Bottom line, you answered your own question. You go for the academics and environment, not the hockey.
Any thoughts on Pope Francis? We are in a tough position geographically and seems like Pope would be our best option at this point.
anon
Any thoughts on Pope Francis? We are in a tough position geographically and seems like Pope would be our best option at this point.
Anon
anon
Any thoughts on Pope Francis? We are in a tough position geographically and seems like Pope would be our best option at this point.
If your demographic location is an issue then yes, Pope Francis could be a solution, but be careful as their will be a lot of academic changes over the next 2 years with relocating to the new building, etc..
But if the guy is telling me I can send my kid to Phillips Exeter which includes boarding for $5k or BCH for $20K as a commuter what's the issue?
Why don't they tell people?
anon
But if the guy is telling me I can send my kid to Phillips Exeter which includes boarding for $5k or BCH for $20K as a commuter what's the issue?
Why don't they tell people?
Why don't they tell people?
PEA has an endowment greater than many universities. They can subsidize an student athletes education whereas BCH cannot nearly so.
anon
But if the guy is telling me I can send my kid to Phillips Exeter which includes boarding for $5k or BCH for $20K as a commuter what's the issue?
Why don't they tell people?
Why don't they tell people?
You see, your son would have to qualify academically also to receive that financial love. There is more of a balance needed than most realize. They will take everything into consideration for admissions: Gender, Citizenship, Age, SSAT Scores, GPA, Extra Curricular, Amount Financial Need and lastly, Athletics.
There is a fit for every kid, but you have to do the homework, visit the schools, and advocate for your son.
I know Tabor does it based on Pools
1000 applications
50/50 boys/girls
Now your son is in a Pool of 500
50/50 Citizenship
Now your son is in a Pool of 250
A or A- GPA, Decent SSAT
Move to a Pool of 100
Plays multiple sports and solid extra curricular/ community work
Pool of 75
HOW MUCH AID DO WE WANT TO GIVE THIS KID?
And there you have it folks. See how small of a part Hockey plays for majority of these kids.
anon
But if the guy is telling me I can send my kid to Phillips Exeter which includes boarding for $5k or BCH for $20K as a commuter what's the issue?
Why don't they tell people?
Why don't they tell people?
Anon
anon
But if the guy is telling me I can send my kid to Phillips Exeter which includes boarding for $5k or BCH for $20K as a commuter what's the issue?
Why don't they tell people?
Why don't they tell people?
Not true. There are kids playing hockey at Exeter that are by no means great students whereas there are kids at BC High playing hockey that are great students.
Not to say PEA is not an excellent school or that many of their kids are not great students. They are on both counts. BCH may not be as strong academically or as competitive getting in but it really comes done to " What does he/she bring?" Sometimes being a great athlete is enough! Sometimes!!
anon
Anon
anon
But if the guy is telling me I can send my kid to Phillips Exeter which includes boarding for $5k or BCH for $20K as a commuter what's the issue?
Why don't they tell people?
Why don't they tell people?
Not true. There are kids playing hockey at Exeter that are by no means great students whereas there are kids at BC High playing hockey that are great students.
Not to say PEA is not an excellent school or that many of their kids are not great students. They are on both counts. BCH may not be as strong academically or as competitive getting in but it really comes done to " What does he/she bring?" Sometimes being a great athlete is enough! Sometimes!!
To add to this point. A kid will get out of school what he puts into it. There are very few schools in Massachusetts that don't give kids the tools to get into whatever college they want, provided they are willing to work hard and get involved in a lot of activities. I went to a crappy rural Massachusetts public high school and got into the Ivy League school that I wanted to go to. So don't assume that every kid at a prep school is smarter than every kid at a public school. Let's not make this a continuation of the EHF/E9 argument.
Either way why pay $20k for a kid to be at a C.C. school and hanging around the house when you can pay $5k and send the kid away? Heck $5k hardly covers the kids food bill at the house!
Exeter here we come and see you later Flash!
anon
Either way why pay $20k for a kid to be at a C.C. school and hanging around the house when you can pay $5k and send the kid away? Heck $5k hardly covers the kids food bill at the house!
Exeter here we come and see you later Flash!
Exeter here we come and see you later Flash!
I will agree if you have those two choices, you are in a good position and the decision seems clear. Even for those of us who do not want to ship our kids away for high school, Exeter is not that far away and it would be difficult to turn down that opportunity.
Sure Exeter hands out $5K boarding scholarships for PG hockey players all the time cause....
Oh yeah, there needs to be a reason other than someone said so on the dboard. If the kids going to be a drag on their academic or matriculation stats he aint getting jack let along getting in at all.
anon
Sure Exeter hands out $5K boarding scholarships for PG hockey players all the time cause....
Oh yeah, there needs to be a reason other than someone said so on the dboard. If the kids going to be a drag on their academic or matriculation stats he aint getting jack let along getting in at all.
Oh yeah, there needs to be a reason other than someone said so on the dboard. If the kids going to be a drag on their academic or matriculation stats he aint getting jack let along getting in at all.
"Sure Exeter hands out $5K boarding scholarships for PG hockey players all the time cause...."
You have no idea what your talking about
Aanon
anon
Sure Exeter hands out $5K boarding scholarships for PG hockey players all the time cause....
Oh yeah, there needs to be a reason other than someone said so on the dboard. If the kids going to be a drag on their academic or matriculation stats he aint getting jack let along getting in at all.
Oh yeah, there needs to be a reason other than someone said so on the dboard. If the kids going to be a drag on their academic or matriculation stats he aint getting jack let along getting in at all.
"Sure Exeter hands out $5K boarding scholarships for PG hockey players all the time cause...."
You have no idea what your talking about
From what I have heard, Exeter and Andover are very similar to the Ivy's. You pay what you claim you can afford. Must be reasonable and supported with financials. Does not mean that the coach can't call in a favor for a super stud but very unlikely super studs dad is trolling the D board :)
My son woke up this morning and told me he wants to focus on hockey vs his other 2 sports and wants to do whatever it takes to play professionally. I have no idea how to help him do this. Hes a smart kid, definitely skilled enough to play at most schools as he has been asked, but now Prep dosent seem like the best option, or does it?
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
anon
My son woke up this morning and told me he wants to focus on hockey vs his other 2 sports and wants to do whatever it takes to play professionally. I have no idea how to help him do this. Hes a smart kid, definitely skilled enough to play at most schools as he has been asked, but now Prep dosent seem like the best option, or does it?
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
Call Honeybaked coach for tryout and, if he makes team, ship him off to Detroit.
Anon
anon
My son woke up this morning and told me he wants to focus on hockey vs his other 2 sports and wants to do whatever it takes to play professionally. I have no idea how to help him do this. Hes a smart kid, definitely skilled enough to play at most schools as he has been asked, but now Prep dosent seem like the best option, or does it?
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
Call Honeybaked coach for tryout and, if he makes team, ship him off to Detroit.
Also not sure why you drew the conclusion that Prep isn't the best option. Yes, it isn't what it used to be, but it's still the best option for a stud player in this area. Whether that's your kid or not isn't known yet.
But, you're right, it's difficult as a parent to navigate. I'd suggest asking some specific questions, probably in a new thread, and see what you get. Start with what age your kid is.
Anon
Anon
anon
My son woke up this morning and told me he wants to focus on hockey vs his other 2 sports and wants to do whatever it takes to play professionally. I have no idea how to help him do this. Hes a smart kid, definitely skilled enough to play at most schools as he has been asked, but now Prep dosent seem like the best option, or does it?
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
#Parentinghockeyplayersishard
Call Honeybaked coach for tryout and, if he makes team, ship him off to Detroit.
Also not sure why you drew the conclusion that Prep isn't the best option. Yes, it isn't what it used to be, but it's still the best option for a stud player in this area. Whether that's your kid or not isn't known yet.
But, you're right, it's difficult as a parent to navigate. I'd suggest asking some specific questions, probably in a new thread, and see what you get. Start with what age your kid is.
Only reason I said he was skilled enough is because of the offers he has received from a few schools on our short list. He didn't announce "he decided to play professionally", he announced he's willing to do whatever it takes to get to that point, big difference. Best of luck
If your kid was good enough to potentially play hockey for a living, you would know it. You would also have NHL agents and college coaches reaching out to you directly. If that's the case, ask them. If you are not being contacted, then do your kid a favor. Take him down to the local rink and let him sit on the zamboni. Ask him how it feels because that's what he will be doing for the rest of his life if he goes all in on hockey.
anon
If your kid was good enough to potentially play hockey for a living, you would know it. You would also have NHL agents and college coaches reaching out to you directly. If that's the case, ask them. If you are not being contacted, then do your kid a favor. Take him down to the local rink and let him sit on the zamboni. Ask him how it feels because that's what he will be doing for the rest of his life if he goes all in on hockey.
Totally 100% not true - "You would also have NHL agents and college coaches reaching out to you directly."
He would if the kid was a legacy kid or if dad coaches a D-I college or works in an NHL front office. And if you think I'm wrong look around.
Prep is O.K. but eventually you would be looking for a more competitive level of hockey. Send him over to BA for their Tier 1 team and then off to the USHL. Will that get him to the pro level? Not assured by any means but at least he will see where he needs to be and if all else fails and reality sets in he would make it to college hockey. Good luck to the kid.
anon
anon
If your kid was good enough to potentially play hockey for a living, you would know it. You would also have NHL agents and college coaches reaching out to you directly. If that's the case, ask them. If you are not being contacted, then do your kid a favor. Take him down to the local rink and let him sit on the zamboni. Ask him how it feels because that's what he will be doing for the rest of his life if he goes all in on hockey.
Totally 100% not true - "You would also have NHL agents and college coaches reaching out to you directly."
He would if the kid was a legacy kid or if dad coaches a D-I college or works in an NHL front office. And if you think I'm wrong look around.
Prep is O.K. but eventually you would be looking for a more competitive level of hockey. Send him over to BA for their Tier 1 team and then off to the USHL. Will that get him to the pro level? Not assured by any means but at least he will see where he needs to be and if all else fails and reality sets in he would make it to college hockey. Good luck to the kid.
As for prep, even if it's not as good as it used to be, it's still better overall than T1EHL locally. I don't think any kids were drafted this year by the USHL from either BA or the Monarchs. Quite a few prep kids were. T1EHL is a great league, but still overall not at the level of prep hockey in New England.
'Family advisor' is not 'college coaches' or an 'NHL agent' but enjoy the ride.
anon
'Family advisor' is not 'college coaches' or an 'NHL agent' but enjoy the ride.
Your clueless.
anon
anon
'Family advisor' is not 'college coaches' or an 'NHL agent' but enjoy the ride.
Your clueless.
A legit family advisor is typically an NHL agent that works with families to help make contacts prior to their becoming professionals. Kids aren't allowed to have agents, that's an NCAA violation, so they are called family advisors. The relationship usually starts around 8th grade or so.
From the original posters questions: Follow the money!
Top Tier Schools are schools with over $100 Million Endowment. I just went through all of this with my son for the past 5 months. He graduates from Jr. Boarding next week and his placement adviser followed the money!
Exeter
Deerfield
Hotchkiss
Loomis
NMH
Berkshire
Just to name a few. Some other things to keep in mind:
1. All of these schools talk to each other about what they are willing to offer a student for Aid depending on how bad they want that kid. My son didnt even get into a school that was less academically endowed because of the amount of Aid another school was offering, and they came right out and said it.
2. Luckily my son was taken as a Varsity player, but the coach did mention they have 4 other kids moving up from Varsity B. I was surprised as I have heard all along many coaches don't do that.
Good luck, it is not easy by any means but stick to your plan, it will work out.
anon
From the original posters questions: Follow the money!
Top Tier Schools are schools with over $100 Million Endowment. I just went through all of this with my son for the past 5 months. He graduates from Jr. Boarding next week and his placement adviser followed the money!
Exeter
Deerfield
Hotchkiss
Loomis
NMH
Berkshire
Just to name a few. Some other things to keep in mind:
1. All of these schools talk to each other about what they are willing to offer a student for Aid depending on how bad they want that kid. My son didnt even get into a school that was less academically endowed because of the amount of Aid another school was offering, and they came right out and said it.
2. Luckily my son was taken as a Varsity player, but the coach did mention they have 4 other kids moving up from Varsity B. I was surprised as I have heard all along many coaches don't do that.
Good luck, it is not easy by any means but stick to your plan, it will work out.
Top Tier Schools are schools with over $100 Million Endowment. I just went through all of this with my son for the past 5 months. He graduates from Jr. Boarding next week and his placement adviser followed the money!
Exeter
Deerfield
Hotchkiss
Loomis
NMH
Berkshire
Just to name a few. Some other things to keep in mind:
1. All of these schools talk to each other about what they are willing to offer a student for Aid depending on how bad they want that kid. My son didnt even get into a school that was less academically endowed because of the amount of Aid another school was offering, and they came right out and said it.
2. Luckily my son was taken as a Varsity player, but the coach did mention they have 4 other kids moving up from Varsity B. I was surprised as I have heard all along many coaches don't do that.
Good luck, it is not easy by any means but stick to your plan, it will work out.
Just to be accurate, Exeter's endowment is over $1 Billion, that is with a B!
Aanon
anon
From the original posters questions: Follow the money!
Top Tier Schools are schools with over $100 Million Endowment. I just went through all of this with my son for the past 5 months. He graduates from Jr. Boarding next week and his placement adviser followed the money!
Exeter
Deerfield
Hotchkiss
Loomis
NMH
Berkshire
Just to name a few. Some other things to keep in mind:
1. All of these schools talk to each other about what they are willing to offer a student for Aid depending on how bad they want that kid. My son didnt even get into a school that was less academically endowed because of the amount of Aid another school was offering, and they came right out and said it.
2. Luckily my son was taken as a Varsity player, but the coach did mention they have 4 other kids moving up from Varsity B. I was surprised as I have heard all along many coaches don't do that.
Good luck, it is not easy by any means but stick to your plan, it will work out.
Top Tier Schools are schools with over $100 Million Endowment. I just went through all of this with my son for the past 5 months. He graduates from Jr. Boarding next week and his placement adviser followed the money!
Exeter
Deerfield
Hotchkiss
Loomis
NMH
Berkshire
Just to name a few. Some other things to keep in mind:
1. All of these schools talk to each other about what they are willing to offer a student for Aid depending on how bad they want that kid. My son didnt even get into a school that was less academically endowed because of the amount of Aid another school was offering, and they came right out and said it.
2. Luckily my son was taken as a Varsity player, but the coach did mention they have 4 other kids moving up from Varsity B. I was surprised as I have heard all along many coaches don't do that.
Good luck, it is not easy by any means but stick to your plan, it will work out.
Just to be accurate, Exeter's endowment is over $1 Billion, that is with a B!
Yes Exeter 1B
Deerfield 500M
Hotchkiss 350M
Loomis 190M
NMH 150M
Berkshire 180M
Thats alot of aid available.
If your kid goes to BCH, CM or X, then he is an Irish dumb dumb.
Good luck, and keep him away from the priest.
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