<p>Is anyone here famililiar with Cushing Academy in Massachusetts? Looking for a medium-sized BS that is academically challenging, socially unpretentious, with only a moderate emphasis on team sports -- not a pressure-cooker, competitive environment.</p>
<p>Big hockey school. But other than that, we have several friends who went there and loved it. I would say it fits your requirements, although I'm not sure about the "moderate emphasis on sports." They do have an up and coming arts program that they are going a great job with. Definately worth a look.</p>
<p>Thanks for this post. I'd love to hear more inside information about Cushing, especially the strength of the academics and the intensity of sports.</p>