<P> When the series starts , Rory gets accepted into Chilton Preparatory School , a private and expensive high school . In order to pay the attendance fees , Lorelai goes as a last choice to Emily and Richard who agree to loan the money . In exchange for paying for Rory 's tutition at Chilton , Emily and Richard instate mandatory `` Friday night dinners '' to which Lorelai reluctantly agreed , which allowed them to get to know their granddaughter . Lorelai meets Rory 's teacher Max Medina ( Scott Cohen ) at Rory 's first parent - teacher meeting in Chilton . They both become interested in one another and soon start seeing each other . When Lorelai wants to split as it becomes too serious , she kisses Max in Chilton , which provokes a scandal in the school and puts an end to their relationship . While they are separate , Lorelai has a one - night stand with Christopher ( David Sutcliffe ) after a heated argument with her parents . Christopher proposes to her , but she rejects him telling him he is not ready to take care of Rory and her . Lorelai later rekindles her relationship with Max and they become engaged . As their wedding is approaching , Lorelai has second thoughts and calls Christopher during her bachelorette party . Suddenly , Lorelai decides to go on a road - trip with Rory during which they will visit Harvard University and calls off the wedding . </P>
<P> When the series starts , Rory gets accepted into Chilton Preparatory School , a private and expensive high school . In order to pay the attendance fees , Lorelai goes as a last choice to Emily and Richard who agree to loan the money . In exchange for paying for Rory 's tutition at Chilton , Emily and Richard instate mandatory `` Friday night dinners '' to which Lorelai reluctantly agreed , which allowed them to get to know their granddaughter . Lorelai meets Rory 's teacher Max Medina ( Scott Cohen ) at Rory 's first parent - teacher meeting in Chilton . They both become interested in one another and soon start seeing each other . When Lorelai wants to split as it becomes too serious , she kisses Max in Chilton , which provokes a scandal in the school and puts an end to their relationship . While they are separate , Lorelai has a one - night stand with Christopher ( David Sutcliffe ) after a heated argument with her parents . Christopher proposes to her , but she rejects him telling him he is not ready to take care of Rory and her . Lorelai later rekindles her relationship with Max and they become engaged . As their wedding is approaching , Lorelai has second thoughts and calls Christopher during her bachelorette party . Suddenly , Lorelai decides to go on a road - trip with Rory during which they will visit Harvard University and calls off the wedding . </P>
where did lorelai gilmore go to high school
where did lorelai gilmore go to high school
Chilton Preparatory School
Chilton Preparatory School