York Prep Remarks on Surge in College Applications
Online, May 21, 2012 (Newswire.com) - CBS reports that Penn State University has increased its acceptance by six percent. Likewise, applications for admission to the baccalaureate program also increased, these by two percent. Although the school's official position regarding the recent Sandusky scandal is to move on and continue to provide a superior academic opportunity to the next generation of students, many people wonder whether or not the surge in applications and acceptance letters is due to the press the university garnered over the course of the scandal. York Prep , a preparatory school in Manhattan, remarks that this increase in interested students is not, in fact, due to the recent press, but rather it is due to tight economic circumstances.
"Application and acceptance levels to state schools, including Penn State, are up because of the economy," explains Jayme Stewart, co-founder of York Prep and author of How to Get Into the College of Your Choice. "It has little to do with the scandal at Penn State and much to do with the fact that public schools offer a better value in a down economy than private schools. Simply put, less people can pay for a private education in today's economic landscape."
The economy has certainly put limits on the amount of spending that parents and their students can afford. Stewart asserts that many students, and their parents, question whether private schools are worth the investment in a limited financial situation. Public schools may not hold the prestige of private educational institutions, but they oftentimes offer a comparable level of education at a much more affordable price.
"When the economy is difficult, more students apply to state schools, which are great bargains for in-state pupils," states Stewart. "Take, for example, the public university system of New
York-SUNY. SUNY schools have also experienced an increase in application and acceptance rates. These universities provide a fine education at a great value. Why not save the money for graduate school, when loans and grants may be more difficult to secure?"
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York Prep opened its doors to students in September of 1969. Since then, this Manhattan-based educational facility has provided a unique educational opportunity to its pupils. Founded and led by Ronald and Jayme Stewart, York Prep offers class schedules based upon student ability, allowing pupils to receive instruction based upon their proficiency in individual subjects. This personalized scheduling and placement strategy has assisted many students in excelling in the academic field.
As part of a well-rounded curriculum, York Prep offers college guidance as a course for juniors. Additionally, the school supports and encourages the collegiate goals of its pupils, providing information and other resources to help them fill out applications and choose the best programs for their interests and ambitions.