Blair versus Kent Place

<p>Anyone have stats comparing these two schools? Facing a tough choice...excited about both!</p>

<p>I’m going to blair, and also compared it to Pingry, a New Jersey k-12 great private school I was accepted to. I chose Blair because it is simply at a different level than Pingry. Not that Pingry is bad, but at Blair, I one of the top community schools in the nation, will be friends with kids from around the world, not just New Jersey, an Blair has some spectacular things it offers, like Peddie Day, Society of Skeptics, and many clubs. Blair also has smaller class sizes, and many more course titles. Blair is also only 9-12, so everyone with have a fresh start, unlike Kent, which has K-8 also. If athletics are your thing, then Blair is in one of the most competitive leagues in the country. If arts are your thing, Blair does 5 plays a year, has a wide range of orchestra/ensemble types, and has a beautiful art gallery, that I have heard professionals go to. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. Also, go to the revisit day at Blair, and if Kent has one, it will give you a good feel. Also, go to <a href=“http://www.blair.edu/admission/admission-videos/index.aspx[/url]”>http://www.blair.edu/admission/admission-videos/index.aspx&lt;/a&gt; to watch some videos of Blair that helped me in my decision.</p>

<p>Hi ThisNameIsTaken, and congratulations on your offers of admission! We are a very enthusiastic Blair family, so feel free to ask any questions either here or via PM. Our student chose the school with no prodding from parents and is very happy with the choice. </p>

<p>One of the main factors in your decision is whether you prefer a coed or single sex environment. DC looked at both and preferred coed, as DC likes having friends at school of both genders. It is easy to find a place in the Blair community as it is a very friendly place. DC also likes being able to get to know kids from many different states, nationalities, cultures, etc. Classes are small and enthusiastic, and having kids from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives makes the discussions more interesting and informative for everyone. </p>

<p>DC also had the experience of attending a K-12 school and prefers being at a 9-12 school. It is not that one is ‘bad’, just that having younger kids as part of the school does give a different tone to the place. </p>

<p>At Blair, kids chose their own advisors after a month or so of getting to know the faculty through classes, sports, etc. This is an annual decision and the student often chooses to keep the same advisor each year, but there is no pressure to do so. The kids also have a monitor who helps them with academic matters such as deciding on a class schedule, etc. The teachers are very accessible outside of class, as 90% live on campus. The faculty really care about the kids’ success at Blair and the teachers are superb. While you will be encouraged to be your best, it is not a pressure cooker. At the end of the day, DC felt most at home at Blair after being accepted to a number of fine schools. It is a very special place to spend one’s high school years, and the kids are a well-spoken and happy bunch.</p>

<p>If you haven’t already, take a look at boardingschoolreview and greatschools online. The former has lots of stats on Blair, and the latter has reviews of both schools. Blair’s website also has tons of information, including a section called ‘ask a student’. Best, of course, is simply to visit both campuses and spend time at both, talking with people and just observing. Blair’s revisit days are April 5 and 8. Good luck on your choice, and best wishes on wherever you go.</p>