are there scholarships for The Pingry School, in NJ? or private high schools in general.. verrrry expensive?

If you mean outside scholarships, there really aren't any of substantial amounts that I've seen, and I've looked. Students usually get financial aid from the school, based on the parents' financial situation. It's worth applying for financial aid because your parents may qualify, it's very complicated and there is no way to know unless you try.

Lots of people can *afford* private school, because they sacrifice to send their kids there. They give up things to because education is a priority for them. Families who receive aid are expected to sacrifice, because it's other parents who donated the money for the aid, and they aren't necessarily wealthy. So expect that except in the most unusual situations, your parents will have to pay a portion of the tuition and expenses.

My son attends an expensive private high school in LA, and then he'll probably end up at an Ivy (like his dad) so that means $50,000+ a year for at least 4 years because we won't qualify for aid. Ugh. But he takes full advantage of school, so it's worth it to us. But for many families there is financial aid available for college, and loans, and more merit scholarships, so there are options.

Good luck!

It depends on your situation. Ask your financial aid advisers and even your counselors at the college you are attending. They can answer all the questions that you might have!!!!!!!!!