<p>Can anyone comment on the culture and student body at St. Paul's? When we visited, we did not see any students and really did not get a feel for the school. On paper it looks great but what's the actual life/student body like?</p>
<p>@axmay13: If you peruse this thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/518167-st-pauls-school-concord-nh.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/518167-st-pauls-school-concord-nh.html</a> (there are 189 pages to-date), you should have a better sense of the school and culture.</p>
<p>Feel free to ask more specific questions after reviewing.</p>
<p>There’s a recent book out by a fellow named Khan with the word “privilege” in the title. I think it amounts to a sociological study of St. Paul’s.</p>
<p>Privilege: The Making of an Adolescent Elite at St. Paul’s School by Shamus Khan.</p>
<p>I have read that book and I do not think it is an accurate reflection of the school. I think Khan worked at the school 2 rectors ago. My child goes to SPS and although it is a very challenging environment, it is also very diverse (socially, economically and ethically). I believe the kids feel they are accepted and from what I hear, it does not seem to have much bullying. I believe it strives to be a supportive community. The new Lindsay Center is fantastic. The new rector seems very well aware of of some of the stresses these kids are under and I believe he is working to make positive changes. I agree with CK, go check out the tread on SPS, you will find a treasure trove of info.</p>